Getting Close by Sam Rua

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06 August 2012	Sam Rua

Getting Close

Tucson, AZ

From a storm the other night. This is an uncropped,
single exposure image, taken at 16mm on a FF camera.
These bolts were HUGE and came simultaneously.

Click on image below for more of my lightning images.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
tripod, remote cable release full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Guest		20-Aug-2013 16:49
Just now seeing this one, excellent shot.

Range View		14-Aug-2012 03:54
Wow that is close, you can feel the power! V Barbara

waterfalls man		11-Aug-2012 13:13
Super shot V!!

robertoparmiggiani		11-Aug-2012 08:07
Great shot

godro		10-Aug-2012 22:53
I like it,very nice work bravo!!!

Robbie D70		10-Aug-2012 07:13
Such a powerful and dramatic picture. So strong I thought of the danger straight away. This picture works and says so much. Voted because its excellent.

Hank Vander Velde		10-Aug-2012 02:24
Terrific capture of this lightening Sam.

Dan Greenberg		10-Aug-2012 02:07
Amazing catch that look excellent in B&W. Excellent level of detail in the clouds and sky in general. ~BV~

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		09-Aug-2012 16:28
Perfect timing Sam...

Bill Paige		09-Aug-2012 05:36
Awesome shot

Guest		09-Aug-2012 03:14
Fantastic and powerful shot. Looks like charges from a giant brain wreaking havoc on the terrain below. The B&W is also very effective here.

Jocelyne Feizo		09-Aug-2012 00:43
Spectacular image Sam!

Tom LeRoy		08-Aug-2012 21:49
Spectacular and fantastic! I admire your skill and nerve! BV!

Jay Levin		08-Aug-2012 17:13
Awesome shot, Sam, but be careful!

Vickie BROWN		08-Aug-2012 16:50
Remarkable work, Sam. BV

globalgadabout		08-Aug-2012 15:31
what a super-charged moment..brilliant image..V

Fong Lam		08-Aug-2012 15:25
Stunning capture, Sam...V

Tom Munson		08-Aug-2012 15:07
Absolutely outstanding, Sam!

Manas Khan		08-Aug-2012 14:58
Great capture! V

Guest		08-Aug-2012 14:43
WOW and nicely captured. Best J

Walter Otto Koenig		08-Aug-2012 14:39
Awesome shot. The exposure is superb.

fotabug		08-Aug-2012 14:34
super shot! You did a magniicent job! V

pkocinski		08-Aug-2012 14:18
Wow you are in the best place for lightning it seems! Fabulous image.

Peter Stubley		08-Aug-2012 14:01
Very nice!

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