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Uploaded by: mcgino — Saturday August 18, 2012 — Polvadera, NM (Current Weather Conditions)

This was the most amazing display of lightning I've ever seen, it lasted more than an hour before it finally moved on.

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, rain, Summer, desert, sky, nighttime Camera Type: Nikon D300s
 
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1. newenglandlight 4:51 PM GMT on August 19, 2012    
Awesome capture! Don't often see it branch out to the side like that!
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2. Lucytoo 4:56 PM GMT on August 19, 2012    
It is a great capture...looks like a tree off to the side...lightning is so varied! Good job catching it at the perfect time!
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3. mactoot 7:53 PM GMT on August 19, 2012    
Holy Dendrite, Batman! Wonderful tree!!
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4. mcsadie 1:05 AM GMT on August 20, 2012    
What an amazing series!
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5. kippic 2:28 AM GMT on August 20, 2012    
Wow, that is a terrific lightning shot.
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6. algoressister 2:10 PM GMT on August 20, 2012    
Gorgeous capture.
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7. moombeam 2:12 PM GMT on August 20, 2012    
Perfect timing, awesome shots.
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8. Madermade 3:58 PM GMT on August 20, 2012    
Fantastic weather shot and series!
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9. mellyweb 4:01 PM GMT on August 20, 2012    
Beautiful capture!
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10. contouracresdairy 4:13 PM GMT on August 20, 2012    
Great shot!
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11. CameraDiva 4:31 AM GMT on August 21, 2012    
Congratulations on this beauty!
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12. tomekandjola 3:20 PM GMT on August 21, 2012    
Fantastic shot, great series! AC Congrats!
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13. MojaveDesertRat 11:37 PM GMT on August 21, 2012    
Great shot & series Colleen!
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14. plapman 11:27 AM GMT on September 04, 2012    
Good morning Mush.
It finally starting to cool a bit here.
Enjoy the day.
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About mcgino
mcgino As a former astronomer I am an avid sky watcher. I have lived in New Mexico for about 10 years and am constantly amazed by the beautiful skies. My favorite subjects to photograph are the skies of course, cats (I rescue strays), and robots (I have a HUGE collection). If you would like to see more photographs of any of the above be sure to visit my website at www.mcgino.com Thanks for looking! Colleen
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