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by Steven Maguire

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Uploaded	October 18, 2009
Taken	October 18, 2009
Make	Nikon Corporation
Model	NIKON D40X
Exposure	13 sec at f/8
Flash	No Flash
Focal Length	78 mm
ISO	100

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Taken on 17 October, 2009. A rare lightning storm in southern Arizona. I believe this is a SMD "Single Massive Discharge".

103 responses

Angel Foice gave props (18 Oct 2009):
wow!
JOE FAILK gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Abosutely fantastic!!!
Karen K Smith gave props (18 Oct 2009):
WOW is right, perfect capture:))
Michael Ball gave props (18 Oct 2009):
WOW!! You are the expert on these!! Awesome capture Steven!
Katy Baxter gave props (18 Oct 2009):
my birthday and one of my favorite places, crazy shot!
Eric Maynard said (18 Oct 2009):
awesome shot, that is fantastic.
Yasmina Baggili (Deleted) gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Stunning and fantastic capture! Love it
timothy wombold gave props (18 Oct 2009):
that is wild.Great shot
Donald Garrett gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Fantastic!
Mervyn Dublin gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Fantastic!!!
david ong gave props (18 Oct 2009):
this one is on top 3 of your brilliant works!
Mark Williams gave props (18 Oct 2009):
holy wow- stupendous!
Jessica Hardin gave props (18 Oct 2009):
This is amazing and breathtaking!
diana (Deleted) gave props (18 Oct 2009):
sooo fabulous!!!!!
Susan Littlefield gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Incredible capture! The clouds and lightning are magnificent; you've even captured the rain. Superb!!
diana (Deleted) said (18 Oct 2009):
had to come back again... i think this is an all time fav!!!
Betty Maxey gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Wow, thats pretty wild for Oct, isn't it? You have sure captured it so well! WOW
Gustavo Boyzo gave props (18 Oct 2009):
WoooooooW!!!!!
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!
Laurie Brown gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Amazing!!! Excellent timing!
Daz Vernon (Deleted) gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Like the theme says. WTF!!! Stunning photograph!
Respect Nature gave props (19 Oct 2009):
nice!
Ed Puskas gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Double Wow!! Amazing capture
Ted Opderbeck gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Oh my!!!!! This is one of the most stunning photos I've ever seen. Unbelievable.
Daisy Kyle said (20 Oct 2009):
very powerful but peacful at the same time!
Leanne Silva gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Amazing!
Rachel Chambers gave props (20 Oct 2009):
I'm in awe. Fantastic!
Jennifer Benmouna gave props (20 Oct 2009):
amazing!
Maria Uribe gave props (20 Oct 2009):
WOW!!!!!!!
stuart s gave props (21 Oct 2009):
Absolutely great shot.
Deborah Downes gave props (21 Oct 2009):
What a powerful image. Bravo!
Bert Happel gave props (22 Oct 2009):
A great capture.
eithne mythen gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Breathtaking, I would love to see one of these storms, perfect timing..
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Absolutely stunning work...!!!
Sherry Stone gave props (23 Oct 2009):
What a wonderful shot.You are the lightning Master!!!
Keiko Ehret gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Amazing light!! Looks so stunnning in lightbox! ♥♥
Ebla Maleh gave props (26 Oct 2009):
all I can say is ...wow!
Laurie Brown gave props (27 Oct 2009):
OMG. That must have been increadible!!! Great job!!!
Jan Hoffman gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Wowee! Fantastic!
Diana M (Deleted) gave props (27 Oct 2009):
lightning never looked so beautiful
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 :(
elfriede fulda gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Awesome entry
Mayette Ignacio gave props (28 Oct 2009):
You rock, and so brave to be in that scenario, taking photos.
Alexis - Now on Flickr 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.
Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (29 Oct 2009):
This is an incredible shot!!! Fantastic timing!!!!
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!!!
Mike Morris gave props (29 Oct 2009):
I'm happy I'm looking at the picture and not taking it. Beautiful but scary.
Danny Chong gave props (29 Oct 2009):
Absolutely stunning shot...Love it!!
Litz Go gave props (29 Oct 2009):
wow! Incredible capture!
Linda Houghton gave props (29 Oct 2009):
This is sooooo fantastic.... love it, love it, love it
Benny R@mirez gave props (29 Oct 2009):
love it!!
Ævar B. Jak. gave props (30 Oct 2009):
Stunnig!!!
Hector Ortiz gave props (30 Oct 2009):
WOW...THIS IS SO FREAKING REAL...BREATHTAKING...THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN...
peggy gardner gave props (31 Oct 2009):
insanely beautiful...you are a master !!!
Aubrey's Oma (Deleted) gave props (31 Oct 2009):
WOW this is awesome!!
:) L P gave props (2 Nov 2009):
holy moly.....awesome!!
rona manalac said (4 Nov 2009):
great!
je suis moi gave props (4 Nov 2009):
SUPER COOL. Love it.
Christopher Long gave props (5 Nov 2009):
Amazing capture!
Michaela K. gave props (5 Nov 2009):
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Justin Sheely gave props (6 Nov 2009):
Whoa times infinity! Amazing capture!
Amber Fette gave props (6 Nov 2009):
Beyond amazing. Very impressive.
Richard Bruns said (6 Nov 2009):
THAT'S a heck of a photograph! Well done! I am totally envious.
Dave Hillyer gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Holy crap! That's amazing!!
Camille Allison said (30 Nov 2009):
Dear Lord, this is amazing!
Stefi Failk (Deleted) gave props (2 Dec 2009):
powerful image. Bravo!
Silvano Ahel gave props (5 Dec 2009):
this is great stunning
Howard Simpson gave props (11 Dec 2009):
WOW!
Wallace Jones gave props (12 Dec 2009):
holy cow! that is amazing!!!!
Seth Deibel gave props (13 Dec 2009):
Unbelievable capture!!
John Tanner gave props (15 Dec 2009):
Excellent as always my friend!! great work!!
John Tanner said (15 Dec 2009):
Check this one out in the light box

It's awesome!!!
Rob Roy (Deleted) gave props (15 Dec 2009):
A true WOWser!! Among your absolute best, Steve!!! Kudos!!
metina timaro gave props (18 Dec 2009):
wow!...Excellent capture!
Timothy Ditzman said (20 Dec 2009):
Stunning!
Brandon Alleman said (20 Dec 2009):
This is my vote for photo of the decade, century etc.
Joe Schaf gave props (20 Dec 2009):
Steven, your whole lightning series is AWESOME! Well Done!
Christopher J Chalk gave props (21 Dec 2009):
Incredible photography Steven, you have a talent at capturing these beauties!
Caitlin Heath said (23 Dec 2009):
this would be a surefire contender for best photo pf the decade...it's phenomenal!
Buqing Fabien Xu gave props (23 Dec 2009):
Breathtaking!
John Linton gave props (25 Dec 2009):
Shockingly good.
Lon Casler Bixby gave props (27 Dec 2009):
You have a great talent for capturing these scenes - :o)
Al Gieryna gave props (27 Dec 2009):
Electrifying!!!
Lori D'Ambrosio gave props (29 Dec 2009):
amazing shot.
Laurie Search gave props (30 Dec 2009):
This is just absolutely amazing!!!
Jean Pierre Vacherot (Deleted) gave props (1 Jan 2010):
Crazy
Uriel Lubuk said (4 Jan 2010):
holly s#*t; monster capture !!
patrick john o'doherty said (10 Jan 2010):
smd sounds about right . . gosh
Nabeel Alam gave props (23 Jan 2010):
A W E S O M E! ! !
Megan Henkel gave props (8 Feb 2010):
whew!
John van den Berg gave props (24 Feb 2010):
Wow, spectacular shot!
Nancy Richard gave props (12 Mar 2010):
Wow, wow, and wow again!!!! Belongs on the Ntnl. Geo. cover.
Luke Everett gave props (18 Mar 2010):
Nothing left to be said...WOW...Amazing....Stunning...Beautiful...Awesome.....
rory adityawan gave props (4 Apr 2010):
one of the best lighting storm photo i ever seen...!!! fantastic...!!!
D. Smetana gave props (5 Apr 2010):
I have never tried shooting lightning. This is a beautiful capture...but you must have amazing patience...
Elyseo gave props (6 Apr 2010):
fantastic!!
Jonathan Gutz gave props (6 Apr 2010):
I need to pick my jaw up off the floor, please wait a minute.
Gaby P said (15 Apr 2010):
Wow! Incredible!
Seth Deibel gave props (6 Jul 2010):
Was just looking through my favorites again and saw this...W O W. Just incredible!
Kel Casey gave props (22 Aug 2010):
So how do you do that without peeing your pants??? Remarkable work.
J Dex gave props (6 Sep 2010):
Amazing shot!!
Kathy gave props (13 Oct 2010):
Wow! Amazing!
Christopher Griesé gave props (17 Nov 2010):
Woah!!! Good thing you were standing where you were!