Avra Valley Lightning by Sam Rua

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17 August 2013	Sam Rua

Avra Valley Lightning

Tucson, AZ

This is a tighter crop of an earlier image. As with all shots, how
one composes the final perspective can create a different impact.
The earlier post (below) with a wider FOV was ok, but only makes
my B list because the bolt is not as prominent as with this image. There
are still enough sunset elements in the tighter crop to still have interest.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM
tripod, remote cable release, crop for comp hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	17-Aug-2013 19:33:41
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	28 mm
Exposure Time	15.00 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	100
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Metering Mode
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other sizes: small medium original auto

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meekam tam		27-Aug-2015 13:14
Great timing and colors! V

Karen Moen		15-Aug-2015 05:00
Amazing image--beautiful sunset AND lightning bolt! A WOW! for sure. Voted.

Julie Oldfield		25-Jul-2014 01:10
Wow!

Marcia Rules		02-Sep-2013 14:15
this just has to be my favorite. Much applause here!!!!!!!

Hank Vander Velde		27-Aug-2013 00:46
I agree Sam. This tighter crop is just stunning.

Simon Chandler		26-Aug-2013 20:28
Totally amazing! Excellent composition and capture. v

godro		26-Aug-2013 19:22
Very nice image! V

Blandine Mangin		26-Aug-2013 19:11
amazing ! v

Guest		26-Aug-2013 18:49
A real beauty, Sam...

fotabug		26-Aug-2013 18:35
Awesome display and capture! V

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		26-Aug-2013 16:19
Excellent timing and framing Sam...

Helen Betts		26-Aug-2013 15:04
I quite liked the other image, but this one is even more dramatic with that bolt dominating the frame. V.

Tom LeRoy		26-Aug-2013 15:02
Agree. This crop really rocks, Sam. V

Marcia Rules		26-Aug-2013 13:54
I echo Neil here!!!!!

Neil Marcus		26-Aug-2013 13:33
The tight crop enhances the view of the lightning and still gives plenty of foreground. "V"

Jim Coffman		26-Aug-2013 12:45
Masterfully captured,Sam!

pkocinski		26-Aug-2013 12:23
They're both excellent - I'd take either one since we don't get many lightning storms here.

Guest		26-Aug-2013 10:50
Ditto. Best J

Stephanie		26-Aug-2013 09:59
Simply amazing shot of nature at work! BV

Dougie Young		26-Aug-2013 08:30
I like both the cactus in the main foto doesn't distract too much..:>ote

globalgadabout		26-Aug-2013 05:52
well yes, a bit more kick to the tighter crop, sharper emphasis on the animated lightning bolt, and a closer look at the deluxe sunset...I miss the awestruck cactus though..

Guest		26-Aug-2013 05:09
excellent!

Guest		26-Aug-2013 05:05
I see what you mean. This one does have more impact when the bolt fills the frame like this.

Carol Rollins		26-Aug-2013 04:46
Amazing in this crop, Sam.

joseantonio		26-Aug-2013 04:07
Great timing. Vey nice work.V.

Bryan Murahashi		26-Aug-2013 04:05
This crop really brings out the lightning. V

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