Taken on 17 October, 2009. A rare lightning storm in southern Arizona. I believe this is a SMD "Single Massive Discharge".
67 responses
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Angel Foice gave props (18 Oct 2009):
wow!
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JOE FAILK gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Abosutely fantastic!!!
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Karen K Smith gave props (18 Oct 2009):
WOW is right, perfect capture:))
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Michael Ball gave props (18 Oct 2009):
WOW!! You are the expert on these!! Awesome capture Steven!
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Katy Baxter gave props (18 Oct 2009):
my birthday and one of my favorite places, crazy shot!
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Eric Maynard said (18 Oct 2009):
awesome shot, that is fantastic.
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Stunning and fantastic capture! Love it
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timothy wombold gave props (18 Oct 2009):
that is wild.Great shot
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Donald Garrett gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Fantastic!
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Mervyn Dublin gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Fantastic!!!
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david ong gave props (18 Oct 2009):
this one is on top 3 of your brilliant works!
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Mark Williams gave props (18 Oct 2009):
holy wow- stupendous!
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Jessica Hardin gave props (18 Oct 2009):
This is amazing and breathtaking!
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diana anderson gave props (18 Oct 2009):
sooo fabulous!!!!!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Incredible capture! The clouds and lightning are magnificent; you've even captured the rain. Superb!!
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diana anderson said (18 Oct 2009):
had to come back again... i think this is an all time fav!!!
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Betty Maxey gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Wow, thats pretty wild for Oct, isn't it? You have sure captured it so well! WOW
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Gustavo Boyzo gave props (18 Oct 2009):
WoooooooW!!!!!
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Mike Olbinski gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Stephen, WOW! That's all I can say man. I saw the radar showing storms down there again tonight, but it's just too long a drive from Phoenix for me. Beautiful stuff man!
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Laurie Brown gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Amazing!!! Excellent timing!
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Darren Vernon gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Like the theme says. WTF!!! Stunning photograph!
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Respect Nature gave props (19 Oct 2009):
nice!
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Ed Puskas gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Double Wow!! Amazing capture
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Ted Opderbeck gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Oh my!!!!! This is one of the most stunning photos I've ever seen. Unbelievable.
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Daisy Kyle said (20 Oct 2009):
very powerful but peacful at the same time!
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Leanne Silva gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Amazing!
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Rachel Chambers gave props (20 Oct 2009):
I'm in awe. Fantastic!
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Jennifer Benmouna gave props (20 Oct 2009):
amazing!
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Maria Uribe gave props (20 Oct 2009):
WOW!!!!!!!
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stuart s gave props (21 Oct 2009):
Absolutely great shot.
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Deborah Downes gave props (21 Oct 2009):
What a powerful image. Bravo!
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Bert Happel gave props (22 Oct 2009):
A great capture.
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eithne mythen gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Breathtaking, I would love to see one of these storms, perfect timing..
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Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Absolutely stunning work...!!!
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Sherry Stone gave props (23 Oct 2009):
What a wonderful shot.You are the lightning Master!!!
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Keiko Ehret gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Amazing light!! Looks so stunnning in lightbox! ♥♥
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Ebla Maleh gave props (26 Oct 2009):
all I can say is ...wow!
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Laurie Brown gave props (27 Oct 2009):
OMG. That must have been increadible!!! Great job!!!
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Jan Hoffman gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Wowee! Fantastic!
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Diana Michuki gave props (27 Oct 2009):
lightning never looked so beautiful
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Absolutely striking Steven! I wish I had the knowledge to take these beauties but knowing my luck I'd get struck :(
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elfriede fulda gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Awesome entry
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Mayette Ignacio gave props (28 Oct 2009):
You rock, and so brave to be in that scenario, taking photos.
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Alexis Gerard gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Holy cow Steven, this image is absolutely beyond belief. Maximum possible kudos to you for every aspect of getting this image, from being in the right place and time, which is quite a trick, to framing and exposure. A masterpiece.
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Regenia Brabham gave props (29 Oct 2009):
This is an incredible shot!!! Fantastic timing!!!!
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Aaron Mythen gave props (29 Oct 2009):
OMG!!! There are not enough superlatives to describe how good this one is.... Possibly your best lightning shot yet, truly amazing capture of natures power!!!
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Mike Morris gave props (29 Oct 2009):
I'm happy I'm looking at the picture and not taking it. Beautiful but scary.
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Danny Chong gave props (29 Oct 2009):
Absolutely stunning shot...Love it!!
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Litz Go gave props (29 Oct 2009):
wow! Incredible capture!
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Linda Houghton gave props (29 Oct 2009):
This is sooooo fantastic.... love it, love it, love it
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Benny R@mirez gave props (29 Oct 2009):
love it!!
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Ævar B. Jak. gave props (30 Oct 2009):
Stunnig!!!
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Hector rtiz gave props (30 Oct 2009):
WOW...THIS IS SO FREAKING REAL...BREATHTAKING...THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN...
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peggy gardner gave props (31 Oct 2009):
insanely beautiful...you are a master !!!
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Aubrey's Oma gave props (31 Oct 2009):
WOW this is awesome!!
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:) L P gave props (2 Nov 2009):
holy moly.....awesome!!
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rona manalac said (4 Nov 2009):
great!
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Gloria Childers gave props (4 Nov 2009):
SUPER COOL. Love it.
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Christopher Long gave props (5 Nov 2009):
Amazing capture!
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Michaela Krumrey gave props (5 Nov 2009):
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Justin Sheely gave props (6 Nov 2009):
Whoa times infinity! Amazing capture!
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Amber Fette gave props (6 Nov 2009):
Beyond amazing. Very impressive.
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Richard Bruns said (6 Nov 2009):
THAT'S a heck of a photograph! Well done! I am totally envious.
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Dave Hillyer gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Holy crap! That's amazing!!
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Camille Steele said (30 Nov 2009):
Dear Lord, this is amazing!
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Stefanie Failk gave props (2 Dec 2009):
powerful image. Bravo!
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Silvano Ahel gave props (5 Dec 2009):
this is great stunning
