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13 July 2013 Sam Rua

Oro Valley Lightning Over the Catalinas

Tucson, AZ

This is a single discharge from a small cell that moved through the area.
Kind of cool how the clouds seem to open for the rain shaft and lightning.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
tripod, remote cable release, crop for comp full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Jeff Real25-Aug-2018 13:09
This is a spectacular photograph...i am inspired!
V
XiaoBernard9930-Jul-2015 06:19
Very impressive as you explain and that we can see .
Totally worrying for me
Yiannis Pavlis17-Sep-2014 14:10
Totally amazing
Lindsey24-Aug-2014 01:42
Excellent capture of nature's power! BV
danad19-Aug-2013 13:42
A five stars image, absolutely stunning ! BBV.
henrywong26-Jul-2013 07:24
Prize winning image!V
janescottcumming23-Jul-2013 01:30
Yikes! Incredible. V
Carol E Sandgren19-Jul-2013 04:34
What beautiful drama in your sky! And obviously your timing is spot on. Beautifully done, Sam!
Carol How19-Jul-2013 03:47
A fantastic lightning display... the multi levels of the clouds, lighting and rain are intense! V
waterfalls man19-Jul-2013 02:21
Very Beautiful Shot V!!
Apostolos Tikopoulos18-Jul-2013 22:30
Splendid and so spectacular composition. V!!!!!!
Range View 18-Jul-2013 21:50
I can see why this is in your A list Sam, the clarity is outstanding. Brilliant work! BV
Barbara
Chris Spracklen18-Jul-2013 20:16
Magnificent lightning shot, Sam!
I can see why it's on your 'A' list. *V*
Guest 18-Jul-2013 17:09
Awesome display of electrical energy...
Guest 18-Jul-2013 16:16
Thats superb. Best J
bill friedlander18-Jul-2013 15:47
Wow! Sensational! Great catch of the clouds and ridges! V
Carol Rollins18-Jul-2013 12:56
Wow. Absolutely spectacular! ~
Neil Marcus18-Jul-2013 12:29
This is outstanding. You do so well with your lightning images. Not only the discharge but the views
pkocinski18-Jul-2013 12:11
Wow I'd take this any day!
LynnH18-Jul-2013 11:36
Very powerful and dramatic capture. Excellent catch. V
Stephanie18-Jul-2013 10:09
WOW!!! Amazing capture of this multi-forked bolt! V
Irene Wehrli18-Jul-2013 08:29
Wow - that's quite an impressive lightning, great capture Sam!
Irene
Blandine Mangin18-Jul-2013 07:15
amazing ! v
René Gysi18-Jul-2013 07:09
Great timing. Fantastic composition, Sam! V++
Guest 18-Jul-2013 06:53
Great timing, powerful photo.
Mike H.18-Jul-2013 06:15
Majesty and power captured in this dramatic discharge display.. superb work!
Guest 18-Jul-2013 06:14
Fantastic. Better than anything on TV no doubt.
joseantonio18-Jul-2013 04:18
Spectacular image. Very nice work.V.
SLC_Images18-Jul-2013 03:59
Really great capture! I am jealous! VT!!
larose forest photos18-Jul-2013 03:10
Formidable image. WOW!!! love it. VV
Jim Coffman18-Jul-2013 02:59
Simply WOW!!!
globalgadabout18-Jul-2013 02:57
this looks dangerously close...spectacular shot though...what an electric strike...V
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