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Uploaded by: ChandlerMike — Thursday August 25, 2011 — Casa Grande, AZ (Current Weather Conditions)

A massive strike explodes over the town of Casa Grande on August 25th, 2011. Had a pretty awesome microburst with it to that I will post later!

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, clouds, rain, desert, mountains, nighttime Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
 
Image Description: A massive strike explodes over the town of Casa Grande on August 25th, 2011.
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.4.1
Artist: Mike Olbinski
Copyright: Copyright © 2011 Mike Olbinski Photography (Photographer) - (Editor)
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 30 sec.
FNumber: f/7.1
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Shutter speed: -4.91 EV (APEX: 0, 30 sec.)
Aperture: 5.66 EV (f/7.1)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 3.88 EV (f/3.8)
Metering Mode: Partial
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 30.0 mm
SubSecTimeOriginal: 66
SubSecTimeDigitized: 66
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 3849.21
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 3908.14
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. fotomacc 8:47 AM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Man!! That's awesome. It would be great to hear the sound.
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2. MojaveDesertRat 9:54 AM GMT on August 26, 2011    
I think that's the biggest lightening strike I have ever seen! Awesome shot Mike!!
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3. tngardener 11:10 AM GMT on August 26, 2011    
What power! Great capture.
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4. gingyb 11:30 AM GMT on August 26, 2011    
WOnderful, I would have been in the closet for this one
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5. thomasanthony 12:48 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
AWESOME shot!
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6. Kennebunker 12:48 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
None better, Mike! This is beyond spectacular....leaves me speechless. Kudos to you, and congratulations on Blue, wrapped in platinum, if only I could!
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7. JourneysEnd 12:51 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Jaw dropping!
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8. idzrvit 12:56 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Holy Crap Mike! This is simply amazing! What a shot!
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9. trailhiker44 1:07 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Terrific lightning shot !
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
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10. hurricanep 1:19 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Incredible shot!
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11. catilac 2:02 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Amazing! Congratulations!
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12. got2dogs 2:20 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
WOW! WOW! WOW!
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13. ChandlerMike 2:55 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Thanks so much guys! Couldn't believe it when I saw it on the LCD :)
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14. breezer 3:00 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
your lightning shots rock....
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15. relishthejourney 3:49 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Tremendous shot, you did a really outstanding job!!!
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16. crazygiraffelady 4:00 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
It looks like a big electric monster stepping on the town! Impressive shot indeed!
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17. DancinPants 6:19 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Possibly the best lightning pic I've seen to date...wow.
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18. angeljoymom 10:43 PM GMT on August 26, 2011    
Wow! ...speechless
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19. Nikongranny 3:12 AM GMT on August 27, 2011    
Had to check out the EXIF if I ever want to get a great shot like this. you did a great job on this. 10+++ from SW Iowa
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20. Talkingrock 5:49 AM GMT on August 27, 2011    
Great series, amazing lightning!
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21. docshovel39 4:46 PM GMT on August 27, 2011    
Holy Cow Mike , this series is AWESOME ! I'll never get tired of your lightening shots ! 10+
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22. tamcat 6:33 AM GMT on August 28, 2011    
Great catch. Congrats! -kevin :)
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23. chelina 10:24 PM GMT on September 06, 2011    
AWESOME!!! Absolutely STUNNING...my dream is to capture a scene like this. You and Shane are it...THE LIGHTING DUO :)
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24. BEME 10:08 PM GMT on September 12, 2011    
YOU!!!! ARE THE MASTER!!! [Bowing down enthusiastically]!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you keep an extra set of clean,dry clothes,or maybe a whole wardrobe on hand as many shots as you get...I'd be changing,,,,ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!! :O
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE SIR!!!!!SO EXCITING,,especially for a wimp like me....sure,,I TALK about how I'd LOVE to get a shot like this,,I have all I can do to stick my head and camera out my bathroom window,or stand out on the front porch,before I'm quivering in my slippers!! CONGRATULATIONS times 100!!!
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25. stoneygirl 5:28 PM GMT on September 15, 2011    
Mike this is the most incredible lightning bolt I have ever seen. You were truly in the right place at the right time. I'm also glad you lived to share it with us. AMAZING!! I also just spent the last hour looking over your videos and photos. You sir, are an awesome photographer. EXCELLENT work!!
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26. VINNY04 2:35 PM GMT on September 27, 2011    
Uh... WOW! that was nice!
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About ChandlerMike
ChandlerMike Just a weather nut living in Phoenix, Arizona. Love to take pictures of everything from weather, clouds and lightning, to my daughter, friends and anything else that strikes me as cool.I maintain a modest little blog at MikeOlbinski.com where I post photos of things related to weather and a variety of other stuff.If you are interested in prints or to see my entire gallery, please visit my Photoshelter site!
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