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Uploaded by: ChandlerMike — Friday September 9, 2011 — Chandler, AZ (Current Weather Conditions)

This lightning strike was so crazy...it just had a bazillion little tendrils or fingers splitting off...not always something you see.

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, clouds, rain, desert, mountains, sky, nighttime Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
 
Image Description: This lightning strike was a bit unusual because of the amazing amount of tendrils or fingers coming off the main bolts.
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: 30 sec.
FNumber: f/5.6
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Shutter speed: -4.91 EV (APEX: 0, 30 sec.)
Aperture: 4.97 EV (f/5.6)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 1.00 EV (f/1.4)
Subject Distance: 4294967295.0 m
Metering Mode: Partial
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 35.0 mm
SubSecTimeOriginal: 47
SubSecTimeDigitized: 47
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. emixam101 3:57 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
DANG !!! that's what we call ramifications lol
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2. observing 4:01 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
HOLA!
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3. JenDen 4:18 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
Fantastic!
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4. idzrvit 4:55 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
Now you're just showing off!LOL Absolutely beautiful! THIS is a lightning strike!
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5. docshovel39 5:25 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
BEAUTIFUL Mike ! 10+
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6. Wanda1948 5:29 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
Wow!
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7. ChandlerMike 5:47 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
Thank you all!
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8. laurie82472 7:34 PM GMT on September 10, 2011    
Awesome Pic!!
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9. Rescued77 9:25 PM GMT on September 11, 2011    
Totally amazing!!!
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10. EnjoyingUtah 4:37 AM GMT on September 12, 2011    
Great shot!!
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11. MojaveDesertRat 3:22 PM GMT on September 12, 2011    
That's totally awesome!!
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12. BEME 9:55 PM GMT on September 12, 2011    
NOW MIKE!!! THESE ARE SOME TOP NOTCH PROFESSIONAL SHOTS HERE!!! STUNNING CAPTURE!!! You guys must have some kind of lightning 'sense' or what,,but it's just phenomonal how you get these envious shots!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!This dazzles the eyes as well as the mind!!!Congratulations on this Top Notch A/C SERIES!!!!!W O W!!!!!!!!
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13. ChrisAnthemum 1:31 PM GMT on September 13, 2011    
Not only a fine AC series, but this one was chosen for inclusion in World View; congratulations, Mike!
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14. LadyWriter 12:04 PM GMT on September 14, 2011    
Congratulations, Mike, on being included on World View this week! Nice series!
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15. mcgino 12:44 PM GMT on September 14, 2011    
Amazing lightning shot! That really is unusual, excellent capture.
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16. ajwilson 3:19 PM GMT on September 14, 2011    
AMAAAAAAAZING! I sure wish we could get some rain down here... can you send some our way? J
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17. ChandlerMike 3:28 PM GMT on September 14, 2011    
Sadly, Phoenix doesn't get a lot of rain, but a lot of the other parts of the state do :)
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18. Happysnappy 5:27 AM GMT on September 15, 2011    
Awesome shot! "Bazillion" is very descriptive.
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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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