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Uploaded by: ChandlerMike — Thursday June 28, 2012 — Casa Grande, AZ (Current Weather Conditions)

Took this last night just north of Casa Grande along Interstate 10. Was part of a timelapse...capturing the lightning strike was pure luck as the exposure at this point was 1/1000th of a second every 4 seconds! Beautiful sunset. See the timelapse link below!

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, clouds, rain, sunrise sunset, desert, mountains, sky Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
 
Image Description: A lightning bolt strikes around sunset as this monsoon storm begins to die out.
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.1 (Windows)
Artist: Mike Olbinski
Copyright: Copyright © 2012 Mike Olbinski Photography (Photographer) - (Editor)
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec.
FNumber: f/5.6
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Shutter speed: 9.97 EV (APEX: 31, 1/999 sec.)
Aperture: 4.97 EV (f/5.6)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 1.00 EV (f/1.4)
Metering Mode: Spot
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 35.0 mm
SubSecTimeOriginal: 70
SubSecTimeDigitized: 70
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 1908.16
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 1937.37
Focal Plane Resolution Unit: Inch
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
White Balance: Manual white balance
Scene Capture Type: Standard
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1. ChandlerMike 10:36 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Here's the timelapse below:

Mike Olbinski on Vimeo
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2. Madermade 10:54 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Incredible and spectacular!
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3. catilac 11:03 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Outstanding photo Mike!! AWESOME!!
UPDATE: Congratulations!
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4. tchrterry 11:05 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Hey, Mike, Nice time lapse. I was watching that cloud from Mesa. It went through some crazy colors as the sun was going down.
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5. tchrterry 11:07 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Oh, I forgot to mention, congrats on the ride along you did on the news the other night during the dust storm.
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6. newenglandlight 11:11 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Stunning shot! Congrats!
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7. Wanda1948 11:17 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Incredible event! Wonderful shot of lightning and the the setting sun! Deserved congratulations!
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8. Hurricane765 11:22 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Wow this is incredible and the time lapse to boot is just awesome! The colors that thing turned!
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9. Bluesmaster 11:26 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Incredible, wow, AC congrats!
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10. SVLover 11:26 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Fabulous!
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11. llpj04 11:36 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
I LOVE LOVE LOVE This! Great Job Mike!
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12. benywopa 11:38 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Great shot Mike.
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13. kristinarinell 11:58 PM GMT on June 29, 2012    
Awesome! Congrats!
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14. novembergale 12:15 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
Wow! Absolutely beautiful!!!
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15. BEME 12:32 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
OY!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! PERFECT LUCKY CAPTURE!! [Well,I know you know what you are doing,,the timing I mean!] VERY EXCELLENT IMAGE MIKE!!!!! Thanks for bringing a magic shot that most people don't have the opportunity to see....Magnificent!!:)))-Mindi
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16. nukegm 12:45 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
Nice!! We where shooting the same cell :)
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17. katy99780 12:54 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
*squeak!* This is magnificent!
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18. nanapoo 1:02 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
SPEECHLESS!!!!! AC CONGRATS!!!
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19. katy99780 1:13 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
Just watched your video... BREATHTAKING!
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20. Kennebunker 1:13 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
Fabulous clarity to this image - and with such a bonus lightning strike. Loved watching the timelapse, too. Thanks for sharing, Mike. Kudos, and AC congratulations to you.
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21. DancinPants 3:57 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
Beautiful. The time lapse was fantastic aswell!!
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22. MojaveDesertRat 4:15 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
Beautiful shot Mike! Congratulations!
Wow I got to give you the 40th 10!
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23. got2dogs 4:19 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
what an amazing image Mike!! congrats!
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24. LarrySmit 5:18 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
Mike, please tell me this is available to buy as a print! Awesome work on this timelapse as well.
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25. mactoot 5:49 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
This image is profoundly remarkable, worthy of the highest praise in meteorological photography. Honestly!
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26. ChandlerMike 7:08 AM GMT on June 30, 2012    
It's available as a print, will look amazing on canvas I think!
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27. kippic 3:40 AM GMT on July 01, 2012    
Wow! A great one. Even a bolt of lightning.
Congratulations on the AC.
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28. WigglesMom 6:10 AM GMT on July 23, 2012    
This once-in-a-lifetime photo could be rated no less than a 10 + saved to Favorites. Simply splendid, enough to make one's heart race just looking at it!
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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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