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Uploaded by: ChandlerMike — Monday July 16, 2012 — Tucson, AZ (Current Weather Conditions)

From last night's severe warned thunderstorm in south Tucson!

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, clouds, rain, city skyline, desert, sky Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
 
Image Description: A lightning bolt lands in the middle of the city of Tucson during the summer monsoons.
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: 20 sec.
FNumber: f/10.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Shutter speed: -4.32 EV (APEX: 0, 19 sec.)
Aperture: 6.64 EV (f/10.0)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 4.00 EV (f/4.0)
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 39.0 mm
SubSecTimeOriginal: 39
SubSecTimeDigitized: 39
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 3849.21
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 3908.14
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. observing 3:43 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
WOW!
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2. teach50 3:53 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Wow Wow Wow is all I can say.
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3. MojaveDesertRat 3:56 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
WOW!! Awesome capture Mike!
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4. CythiaSue 4:02 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
hey hey, nice one!
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5. Madermade 4:46 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Incredible! Congratulations!
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6. travelingrose 4:53 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Totally awesome! Congratulations!
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7. Bluesmaster 6:01 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Fantastic, AC congrats!
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8. newenglandlight 6:28 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Fantastic shot with awesome clarity! Congrats!
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9. myvalleylil 7:46 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Fqbulous cqpture; Mike ! A gorgeous AC and a favorite for me ! Congrats....
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10. Kajzar 8:03 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
WOW! Incredible shot!! Congratulations!
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11. SVLover 8:14 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Amazing shot, Mike! Congratulations.
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12. Strumminmysixstring 8:25 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
That's a striking photo... Nice shot
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13. emixam101 8:26 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
AMAZING SHOT!
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14. hoecat 8:31 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
WOW !!! This is amazing !!!!
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15. BarnDweller 8:38 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Beautiful photo...
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16. llpj04 8:40 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
A DREAM of a lighting shot! Another beauty for your collection!
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17. Wanda1948 10:21 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Wow! Fantastic capture of lightning! Congratulations!
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18. cyril8 10:56 PM GMT on July 17, 2012    
Another excellent shot by you, Mike...love your outstanding weather pics!
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19. catilac 12:39 AM GMT on July 18, 2012    
AWESOME! Congrats Mike!
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20. kippic 2:57 AM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Wow, super capture.
Congratulations on the AC.
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21. Pirate2240 12:24 AM GMT on July 20, 2012    
Mike,

Did you have to do anything different to capture this shot, like set the shutter speed? This is a dream shot for me and I hope to capture one someday!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat
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22. phoebe 6:34 PM GMT on July 21, 2012    
Beyond extraordinary.
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23. EnjoyingUtah 11:44 PM GMT on July 22, 2012    
Well done, congratulations!
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24. WigglesMom 8:23 PM GMT on July 31, 2012    
Rather than "a bolt out of the blue," this is a bolt OF blue! Very, very nice!
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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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