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03 September 2012 Sam Rua

Lightning Trio

Vail, AZ

Catching another simultaneous discharge from the
storm I was photographing on this night. This
shot is probably the best display I have been able
to capture this thunderstorm season. Definitely
one of my favorites and totally fun to be able to get.
This shot is a single 6 second exposure and all three
bolts occurred during the same brief flash of light.
I did clone out three annoying ocotillo branches in
the foreground on the far left hand lower corner.

More lightning images at: http://www.pbase.com/pegsam/lightning

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
tripod, remote cable release full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Markus Grompe08-Sep-2017 13:00
great capture... V
Rob Oele26-Jun-2016 14:03
Stunning is the word. V
Jake Jacobson31-Dec-2014 21:11
Where were you Kit Peak ? ABeautiful Shot ...Jake
kinta26-May-2014 09:59
What a beautiful lightening shot! Take care! V!
danad19-Aug-2013 13:43
Another great capture ! V.
Carol Rollins19-Jul-2013 15:24
Unbelievable capture of that lightning touching down! Wow, Sam, this is beyond superb. ~
Anitta29-Jun-2013 15:22
Oh Sam! This leaves me absolutely speechless! Always been dreaming to learn how to capture a lightning, never succeed. This one is truly a masterpiece!
Neil Marcus22-Mar-2013 00:58
This marvelous, Sam
SLC_Images17-Jan-2013 19:02
Really, really great capture of the awesomeness of one of our monsoon lightning storms!! VT!
Range View 19-Sep-2012 21:15
This is outstanding Sam, catching the individual bolts reaching the different mountain peaks. Superb work! BV
Barbara
Jason Penney19-Sep-2012 02:50
I haven't been around much but MAN what a smoker of a shot!
Jocelyne Feizo13-Sep-2012 17:04
What a thunderstorm, very impressive!
Perfectly captured Sam!
Karen Stuebing12-Sep-2012 22:37
Amazing image. Well worth all the effort. V.
Hernan E. Enriquez12-Sep-2012 13:23
This is awesosome Sam, the light , depth and composition are beautiful. V
shatterbug12-Sep-2012 06:49
Spectacular light show...skillfully captured!
Sheila11-Sep-2012 23:22
Magnificent display of natures power, superbly captured by you, Sam.
Colin Storey11-Sep-2012 16:42
Amazing image of these three powerful bolts. v
bill friedlander11-Sep-2012 16:40
An extraordinary capture! Nice how the main bolt lights up the ground where it hits. V
Guest 11-Sep-2012 11:37
Dramatic and spectacular. Very fine work, Sam.
Gerard Koehl11-Sep-2012 07:29
Wow... Splendie. V
Jay Levin11-Sep-2012 04:12
Great capture, Sam. That bolt on the left is awesome!
davidksmith11-Sep-2012 01:00
Sam, terrific image. I love the trio of lightning bolts.
Jean Chiasson10-Sep-2012 23:38
Wow great shot Sam big vote
Tom Munson10-Sep-2012 06:14
This is another winner, Sam! Great work!
Marcia Rules09-Sep-2012 15:33
I'm looking for Thor! Great, exciting shot!!
Robbie D7008-Sep-2012 22:50
WOW ! This is so good , what an electric discharge.
Thanks for showing such an inspirational photograph.
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)08-Sep-2012 21:56
Absolutely stunning; the lit ground the trio….BZ-V!
globalgadabout08-Sep-2012 15:35
stunning, and almost apocalyptic...what a strong pulse to this electrifying moment...V
Hank Vander Velde08-Sep-2012 14:43
Fantastic image Sam.
fotabug08-Sep-2012 03:40
Wow, fantastic image! V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)07-Sep-2012 17:46
Fantastic power shot, a touchdown of a lightning bolt, well timed Sam....
Tom LeRoy07-Sep-2012 16:01
Huge bolt, terrific how it lights up the mountain top. A grand shot of this triple, Sam. V
Peter Stahl07-Sep-2012 15:10
Fantastic capture Sam! :-)
CM Kwan07-Sep-2012 12:54
Excellent work, Sam! V
pkocinski07-Sep-2012 12:31
Excellent capture of that strike!
Jim Coffman07-Sep-2012 11:58
This is one grand shot of the power of nature! Great work,Sam!
Blandine Mangin07-Sep-2012 07:41
wonderful ! v
LyleT07-Sep-2012 06:38
Wow! One of the best I have seen. V
regi olbrechts07-Sep-2012 06:10
Superb compo/timing, great light catch there.
Vote Sam!
Guest 07-Sep-2012 04:50
Love how the ground is lit up. The low cloud cover and mist (?) really makes for a eerie mood. That one bolt is a monster. I agree, great display AND great photo.
Bryan Murahashi07-Sep-2012 04:23
Awesome show and capture. Like the light from the mountain strike. V
Guest 07-Sep-2012 04:18
Terrific shot. V.
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