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Uploaded by: nukegm — Monday August 9, 2010 — Phoenix AZ, AZ

Didn't strike exactly where I would have liked but you take what you can get.

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, clouds, Summer, desert, from the sky, sky, trees, water, nighttime Camera Type: Canon 40D
 
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 40D
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows
Copyright: Chris Voyles (Photographer) - (Editor)
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 109 sec.
FNumber: f/9.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.21
Shutter speed: -6.77 EV (APEX: 0, 108 sec.)
Aperture: 6.34 EV (f/9.0)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 4.38 EV (f/4.6)
Subject Distance: 4294967295.0 m
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 22.0 mm
SubSecTimeOriginal: 01
SubSecTimeDigitized: 01
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 4438.36
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 4445.97
Focal Plane Resolution Unit: Inch
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Scene Capture Type: Standard
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1. stoneygirl 8:27 AM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Love the lightning. Excellent.
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2. trigirl 12:43 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
A wonderful capture Chris!! Love the composition and lighting.
Celebrate life, Debra
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3. idzrvit 2:07 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Beautiful! Love the colors!
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4. cyril8 2:12 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Gorgeous!
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5. joepledger 2:13 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Awesome!! Congratulations
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6. teach50 2:31 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Excellent. Congrats on your AC.
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7. SVLover 3:05 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Reflection of lightning on water is always so awesome. Very pretty shot!
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8. buddy2101 3:40 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Great picture!
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9. travelingrose 4:33 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Great capture! Congratualtions on the AC.
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10. tomekandjola 5:25 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Fantastic! 10+++
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11. thunderwolf 9:35 PM GMT on August 09, 2010    
Wonderful photo..... thanks for sharing.
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12. AUphoto 2:39 AM GMT on August 10, 2010    
The capture is great regardless of the strike location! Spectacular!
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13. dixiedaughter 4:12 AM GMT on August 10, 2010    
Yes you do but you got a great AC out of the deal. Excellent.
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14. maxa 7:59 AM GMT on August 10, 2010    
Great colours! I like also reflection...
Congratulate on the AC.
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15. mellyweb 2:25 AM GMT on August 11, 2010    
wow, this is beautiful, love the colors! Congratulations!
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16. shawnalton 5:06 PM GMT on August 11, 2010    
I think it's an awesome shot! Really makes the tree stand out in contrast! The coloring is very nice too. :)
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17. IslandCrow 12:36 PM GMT on November 24, 2010    
Absolutely spectacular! Most people forget about foreground and composition when doing lightning shots, but you just nailed it in more ways than one here!
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18. BEME 2:03 AM GMT on July 08, 2011    
Fascinating shot!!!! Love the added bonus of the colors!!
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