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Uploaded by: ChandlerMike — Sunnuntai 24.07.2011 — Phoenix, AZ (Current Weather Conditions)

This summer I had a goal in mind to capture lightning over downtown Phoenix. I had a secondary one for that lightning to hit a tall TV antenna on the Westward Ho down there as well. I got the first one out of the way :) Amazing lightning storm last night and I got to my favorite spot just moments before two strikes lit up downtown. I was yelling like I had just won the Super Bowl :)

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, clouds, hail, architecture, city skyline, desert, mountains, nighttime Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
 
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: 20 sec.
FNumber: f/8.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Shutter speed: -4.32 EV (APEX: 0, 19 sec.)
Aperture: 6.00 EV (f/8.0)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 4.00 EV (f/4.0)
Metering Mode: Partial
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 34.0 mm
SubSecTimeOriginal: 19
SubSecTimeDigitized: 19
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 2646.33
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 2686.85
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. LarrySmit 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 08:51 (GMT)    
WOW! Mike, no words for this one. Congrats!
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2. ibswedee 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 10:35 (GMT)    
AWESOME! Congratulations on the AC and achieving one of your goals!
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3. backwardguy 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 10:48 (GMT)    
Congratulations on the AC and the lightning capture! Amazing!
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4. Faasai 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 11:05 (GMT)    
Excellent weather shot!Congratulations on a well deserved AC!
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5. idzrvit 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 12:04 (GMT)    
Excellent capture Mike! Beautiful composition and lighting!
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6. Nikongranny 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 12:26 (GMT)    
A fantastic capture. I know how hard it is to get a shot like that. And you have to pick a good location to shoot. Looks like you did it. Congratts and 10 from SW Iowa
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7. 36Bravo 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 13:09 (GMT)    
I usually don't rate "town shots" but this one gets a 10.
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8. CalicoBass 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 13:11 (GMT)    
Wow, Congrats on a great AC!!
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9. trailhiker44 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 13:26 (GMT)    
Excellent capture ! Stunning composition and color !
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
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10. thomasanthony 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 14:21 (GMT)    
Awesome shot! I need to get one of these shots in Kansas City!
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11. teach50 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 14:22 (GMT)    
Good for you. This is an incredible photo.
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12. got2dogs 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 14:26 (GMT)    
Awesome! beautiful shot Mike!!
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13. ChandlerMike 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 14:42 (GMT)    
Thanks so much guys for the kind words and WU for the AC and posting on their FB page!

Huge shot for me!
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14. dcbroten 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 14:43 (GMT)    
Congrats! That's also a lovely skyline, recognizable even though I haven't lived in Phoenix since the 70's.
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15. SVLover 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 14:56 (GMT)    
How exciting, Mike! I would have been yelling and jumping for joy too. This is really outstanding!
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16. Greetings 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 15:25 (GMT)    
Fantastic
photo,not only beautiful lightning, but beatiful surroundings, very well done!
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17. relishthejourney 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 16:02 (GMT)    
A huge winner, everything is perfect!! Great capture, congratulations!
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18. gatorgal 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 16:41 (GMT)    
:)
Very nice accomplishment and a real Beaut!!
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19. JdyJdyJdy 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 16:50 (GMT)    
Congrats on your World View :-) I would have been yelling too and jumping up down! lol Great shot!!!
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20. Wanderoo 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 17:10 (GMT)    
Striking photo! So nice to check off those bucket list goals. Congratulations! Looks like a bit of rain, too. Good for Phoenix.
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21. WurzelDave 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 17:55 (GMT)    
Excellent shot & congrats on AC. Not just me who crossed something of their bucket list over the weekend!
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22. kristinarinell 25. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 18:14 (GMT)    
Fabulous! Congratulations!
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23. bird12 26. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 00:52 (GMT)    
superAC.10 ...
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24. katy99780 26. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 04:22 (GMT)    
Wahoo!! Congratulations also on the World View for this awesome photo!
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25. avidsleeper 26. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 08:48 (GMT)    
Nice! I wondered if I'd see some good Phoenix lightning shots from that night. Prescott's storms happened earlier in the day, so no shots for me. I did have a bolt come down right outside my house, and fry my TV, though. :(
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26. Openmike 26. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 10:36 (GMT)    
Guess it's all been sai, but congratulations.--This really a nice photograph.
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27. maxa 31. heinäkuuta 2011 klo 14:38 (GMT)    
Absolutely perfect shot, congratulate!
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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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