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Uploaded by: Nu66ie — Tiistai 21.07.2009 — Albuquerque, NM (Current Weather Conditions)

One of the real treats of the Southwest is the thunder and lightning storms we get in the summer. The light trails are cars passing by as the shutter was open. The camera was mounted on a window mount tripod.

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, nighttime Camera Type: Nikon D300
 
Manufacturer: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D300
Orientation: top - left
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Artist: Don Armstrong
Copyright: 2009 Don ArmstrongDonArmstrong.US (Photographer) - (Editor)
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 30 sec.
FNumber: f/11.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.21
Shutter speed: -4.91 EV (APEX: 0, 30 sec.)
Aperture: 6.92 EV (f/11.0)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 0.00 EV (f/1.0)
Metering Mode: Spot
Light Source: 0
Flash: Flash did not fire.
Focal Length: 50.0 mm
User Comment: (C)Don Armstrong@ DonArmstrong.US
SubsecTime: 42
SubSecTimeOriginal: 42
SubSecTimeDigitized: 42
Color Space: Uncalibrated
PixelXDimension: 1500
PixelYDimension: 938
Sensing Method: One-chip color area sensor
File Source: DSC
Scene Type: 1
CFA Pattern: 8 bytes undefined data
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1.00
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 75
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: Normal
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
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1. Jakeof 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 19:48 (GMT)    
WOW!!!!!! STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2. barbtrek 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:04 (GMT)    
Wow! That is one of the coolest lightning photos I have seen!
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3. StormTrain 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:07 (GMT)    
Wow, that's amazing! Major bolts in a 30 sec exposure.
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4. ftogrf 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:16 (GMT)    
AMAZING !!! WOW, must have been some storm
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5. oochykoochie 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:20 (GMT)    
i totally agree with everyone else!
and every spot in this pic is so fab!
you still got the sunset in it!
YES!
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6. tomekandjola 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:23 (GMT)    
Fantastic shot.
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7. indianrivguy 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:41 (GMT)    
great shot, thanks
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8. idzrvit 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:43 (GMT)    
Holy Cow this is awesome! What a great shot this is! One of the best lightning shots I've ever seen!
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9. 08lava 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:51 (GMT)    
awesome capture!
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10. BVIGAL 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 20:59 (GMT)    
wow...where were you when you took this shot? too close for comfort for me..lol but I love the capture
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11. teach50 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 21:17 (GMT)    
This is one incredible shot. Congrats on your AC
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12. RadioDJgirl 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 21:24 (GMT)    
Unbelievable! AND scary!
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13. DancinPants 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:13 (GMT)    
Agree with idsrvit...the most incredible lightning shot I've ever seen. I mean WOW.

Also what possesses someone to give this less than 10?
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14. nukegm 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:19 (GMT)    
Excellent shot!
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15. StinkeyWeaselteets 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:28 (GMT)    
crazy awesome!! the abslolute lightning shot, thank you for posting it.
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16. got2dogs 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:38 (GMT)    
all of the above - just incredible capture!!! WOW!
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17. seattlekos 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:50 (GMT)    
This is simply amazing. I saw it over on the Wunderground FB page.
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18. Madermade 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:57 (GMT)    
OH MY GOSH! That is incredible...more than incredible!
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19. texascowboy572 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:57 (GMT)    
Absolutly amazing capture, wish we got that nice of light shows here in Houston
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20. postpounder 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 23:01 (GMT)    
I like it. I hope someday I can get a shot even close to that. I'd be grining big time
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21. kathyartist 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 23:02 (GMT)    
NO WAY!!! This is unbelievable. What a great shot. Wish I could give it more than "10".
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22. louloubird 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 23:05 (GMT)    
10++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
& then some.
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23. MomentzNMemeoriez 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 23:06 (GMT)    
That is an amazing shot! You should protect that picture!! It is everything I wish I could see in a storm! :)
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24. Flyinghi 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 23:20 (GMT)    
Really amazing shot!!!! That is a LOT of lightning!!!! 10+!!
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25. Feather3 23. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 23:21 (GMT)    
AWESOME
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26. bridgekeeper 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 00:20 (GMT)    
Very nice capture
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27. hujiko 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 00:56 (GMT)    
veddy nice
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28. thomasanthony 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 01:02 (GMT)    
Incredible! Awesome! WOW!
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29. capw 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 02:04 (GMT)    
Beautiful!
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30. Maciejewski 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 02:20 (GMT)    
Damn that is just IMPRESSIVE!!! 10+ I would die for that type of lightning out here!!! Fantastic Capture!!!
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31. focusonthis 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 02:48 (GMT)    
Unbelievable! Glad it was there and not here!!
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32. benywopa 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 04:26 (GMT)    
What an incredible shot, every body has already said it all
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33. botulism 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 04:39 (GMT)    
Holy mackeral. I agree completely with DancinPants, why would anyone give this less than a '10' ? Yet, some people did. I don't get it. Maybe they're just jealous? Anyway, this is definitely one of THE best WU pics I've ever seen (Ive been a member since 2002).
--
Greg
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34. Lou 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 05:37 (GMT)    
Wonderful shot! Yes, we did have a good storm system that evening. We are in Placitas, 10 miles north of Albuquerque. Finally, we got some rain and a good storm!! I give it a 10++++++++++ as well.
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35. MissKitty2 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 05:51 (GMT)    
Heh, Heh. Doesn't look like anybody liked this photo Nu66ie! How many ways can you say "this is just too good for words." A once in a lifetime capture. All of the above x100.
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36. jgiersch2 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 09:24 (GMT)    
Absolutely stunning!!! Need I say more! A perfect 10!!
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37. Trixr4kids 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 13:59 (GMT)    
Amazing! A total 10 plus!! I'm at a loss for words on this amazing photograph!!! Way to go!!
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38. laughingspirit 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 14:24 (GMT)    
Fabulous! I never give a ten unless a photo stirs my heart. Well, as soon as it came up on my screen, I felt that stirring. It captured the beauty and awe of these amazing storms we get down here! Congrats!
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39. JasonMac78 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 14:46 (GMT)    
Awesome shot!
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40. Sharrose 24. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 17:29 (GMT)    
WOW!!! What a capture!
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41. Dannykillsbugs 25. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 00:37 (GMT)    
The best lightning capture I have ever seen! Congratulations on such an awesome shot.
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42. db103 26. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 15:27 (GMT)    
No wonder it took so long to get to the bottom of this page. Outstanding capture!
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43. RidgeWrunner 26. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 21:18 (GMT)    
Just looking at that makes my hair stand up!!!
terrific shot - thank you
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44. northernlighting 27. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 16:23 (GMT)    
That is an amazing shot,keep them coming
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45. stoneygirl 27. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 17:53 (GMT)    
Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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46. live4storms 27. heinäkuuta 2009 klo 22:13 (GMT)    
I'm movin to New Mexico. Awesome
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47. Happysnappy 2. toukokuuta 2010 klo 03:40 (GMT)    
WOW! What a beaut shot.
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