Lucky Strike
Finally! After years of trying I finally got my lightning and rainbow picture. What an awesome evening. I headed out late afternoon, shot a little on the SE sid...
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Finally! After years of trying I finally got my lightning and rainbow picture. What an awesome evening. I headed out late afternoon, shot a little on the SE side, than drove across town catching up with a couple friends. We shot for a little while, than got dumped on by a microburst while driving up the freeway. I-10 slowed to a near crawl, with half the traffic pulling over and stopping completely. Can't blame them as visibility dropped to 20 feet. At the next stop Bryan and Chris headed NW back towards home and I headed SE towards this rainbow. I was just trying to find a foreground without telephone poles or other junk in the way. Found it just in time as this was the last bolt to strike before the storm dissipated into nothing.
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Awards
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 21
Legendary Award
Runner Up in Creative Landscapes Photo Contest vol3
Contest Finalist in Creative Landscapes Photo Contest vol3
Contest Finalist in Rainbows Overhead Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 3
Contest Finalist in Powerful Lightning Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Earth Day 2017 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 2
Contest Finalist in Image of the Year Photo Contest 2016
Member Selection Award
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 1
Runner Up in Unique Landscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Unique Landscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photography Day Photo Contest 2016
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Contest Finalist in Chaos In Nature Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Force Of Nature Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Rule Of Thirds Essentials Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Discover America Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in From Afar: Landscapes Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Exploring The Wilderness Photo Contest
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
Love it
All Star
Genius
Virtuoso
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Michael_Higgins
January 18, 2016
Oh hell yeah! Way to go, you must've got such a high when you saw this pop up on your lcd. That cactus balances it so well too. Awesome.
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Ryan327
February 04, 2016
Such an epic shot! Great way to represent Tucson as well! Congratulations!
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lauragonzales
February 18, 2016
Most AMAZING thing I have ever seen! BREATHTAKING and perfect timing! Congrats!
reneeflickinger
February 19, 2016
This image is absolutely stunning!!! Mother Nature in all her glory and you did an outstanding job of capturing that moment. Thank you for sharing!!
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Hood
March 03, 2016
Absolutely amazing capture...........well done and congratulations on all your Contenst wins.....very well deserved!!
sethburkett
March 18, 2016
This.... is amazing. It's like magic happened for one insane split second!!
anthonytemer
March 21, 2016
talk about being at the right place at the right time WOW what a neat picture
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MarkWolskyPhotography
March 29, 2016
One of the most amazing shots I've ever seen. Great work! It's not just being in the right place at the right time. You clearly understand your craft.
jaminschmitt
April 04, 2016
Lightning at night is simple enough, but when there is still daylight are the principles the same? I set my camera on bulb and "wait". Do you have your camera take multiple exposures until you get lucky? Great capture BTW.
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CWphotos5
April 13, 2016
No such thing here as 'lucky'...your skill and tenacity payed off, and from your story, I'd say that it was high time! Give yourself a pat on the back! Congratulations!!!
pattybrennan
April 13, 2016
WOW! Not just lucky with the lightning strike, the composition is wonderful!
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allen
April 15, 2016
One of the best shots I've seen on Viewbug, and I've scanned thousands of images.
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texaaronpueschel
May 08, 2016
Lucky shot? I don't think so. A lot of timing and patience went into this photo It is extraordinary.
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persisphonii
May 25, 2016
The most amazing shot. Lightning is almost impossible to capture and on top of that a rainbow. absolutely beautiful
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Pamelabole
July 05, 2016
Wow....what an amazing capture!!! Congrats on your well deserved contest award!!!! : )
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LooseCanon
July 15, 2016
If there is a photography Hall of Fame, you have earned your place. Honestly, I have tears of joy for you.
bcramer0515
July 29, 2016
And here I thought I've gotten lucky with some of my lightning shots. This is truly a unique circumstance! Patience has paid off! Great job!
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overthehillfan2004
October 05, 2016
Be still my heart! That is an incredible shot! Bless you and your talent!
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DawnFortier72
October 06, 2016
My aunt showed me your photo a few months ago. She lives in Fountain hills and says she knows you...
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frankloprano
December 12, 2016
Wow, great shot is an understatement. I've photographed rainbows and lighting, but never in the same shot. Congratulations..
David_Eppley
January 11, 2017
Nicely done. Few people appreciate the work that goes into this type of photography. Timing and luck play a very small role. Understanding the light and the lightning isn't something that can be underestimated.
terrywest
January 21, 2017
Awesome Capture. I chase storms myself and have always wanted to capture a bolt in a rainbow! So well Done!
melissamissihaasegreene
January 31, 2017
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jacquiscott_2559
April 28, 2017
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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tomquinn
July 16, 2017
Lived in Tucson for a number of years and was never able to capture this lightning/rainbow combo. Very cool photo I've seen this entered in other Viewbug contests where (IMHO) it fit more neatly than in this "Wilderness" category. Given your description of driving down Freeway and trying to avoid telephone poles in the shot......I suspect houses weren't far away either. All that said....beautiful.
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ChasingLightLikeMad
March 22, 2018
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ChasingLightLikeMad
March 22, 2018
Great shot! I have been trying to get a shot like this for years. This gives me hope that it is possible.
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Nare83
August 04, 2018
I just would like to say, the juxtaposition not only between the rainbow and the lightning, but the rainbow and the desert is mind blowing. This is by far one of the most amazing pics I have ever saw!
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BryanSnider
September 20, 2018
For those wondering, this photographer called his shot before he even got it! One of the best monsoon photographs of all time! Well done
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mariehoward
April 09, 2019
I come alive during a lightning storm. As they say, winning is just icing on the cake. Magical shot. Keep it up.
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josephdunphy
April 16, 2019
This is spectacular. Rain doesn't t happen often in the desert, and this captures perhaps the end of a rain event at the speed of a lightning strike. Great pphoto.
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naturisk
January 19, 2022
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