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Lightning

My first attempt
3rd August 2011 3rd Aug 11

Kerri

@kerristephens
I recently moved from Tucson, Arizona to Modesto, California. I finished my Ph.D. in Political Science focusing on American Government and International Relations. I have a...
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Rachel Mullin
Ooh, good one!
August 4th, 2011  
Martin Jalkotzy
Oh, I like this....never tried it myself!
August 4th, 2011  
Laurie Higgins
This is spectacular! We had lightning too, but it was cloudy so you couldn't see the bolts. Very nice capture!
August 4th, 2011  
Lynn
Great shot Kerri! I've been out several nights with the Phoenix monsoons & nothing for me yet.
August 4th, 2011  
lorihiro
Wow--very hard to capture! Awesome first attempt! ;-)
August 4th, 2011  
Sweet Calliope
Great capture! I loved watching storms roll in w
August 4th, 2011  
Sweet Calliope
Oops...when I lived in Tucson. The lightning was impressive. :)
August 4th, 2011  
Peter Auliciems
well captured
August 4th, 2011  
Heidi
Kinda looks like that house got hit.
August 4th, 2011  
wendy chapman
I have yet to try this. good for you.
August 4th, 2011  
Alta D©
Cool Shot! Not bad for a first attempt. This too is on my list of stuffs to capture. =)
August 4th, 2011  
Tim Adams
Not bad for a first, second or third attempt Kerri :) One thing that I've not been able to do - nowhere for me to do this safely around here.
August 4th, 2011  
stephanie dp
Fantastic!
August 4th, 2011  
Wendy
Awesome!!
August 4th, 2011  
jerry plume ace
WOW!!! Amazing capture!
August 4th, 2011  
Tricia Hunt
Great job!
August 4th, 2011  
Howard Steele
great shot
August 4th, 2011  
cglist
Terrific capture!
August 4th, 2011  
Isaac Westwood
Nice shot!
August 4th, 2011  
alia_801
Great capture!
August 4th, 2011  
Courtney
Wicked! Great first attempt
August 4th, 2011  
Rick Schies
Cool timing on this one Kerri. NIce job.
August 4th, 2011  
Brian Buccigrossi
Electric :)
August 4th, 2011  
Mike Warren
Now you can retire ;-) Great shot. Now living in Tucson, you you are going to have lots more chances. I think Tucson is the lightning capital with some of the most beautiful displays.
August 4th, 2011  
Mike Warren
BTW, if you hit the magnify button to view in large, it looks like it is lightning as it displays from top to bottom like a live action shot.
August 4th, 2011  
Geertje K.
really cool!
August 4th, 2011  
bruni
Lightning stikes twice..you got it 3 times. very nicely done Kerri.
August 4th, 2011  
Terry
I would say you succeeded
August 4th, 2011  
Sharonlc
Great capture!
August 4th, 2011  
Sheralee S
Well done! Love it.
August 4th, 2011  
Krista
What a shot!!
August 4th, 2011  
Nancy Holte
Nicely done!
August 4th, 2011  
robinwarner
wow....good one
August 4th, 2011  
mittens (Marilyn) ace
Wow, great capture for a first attempt. I'd love to capture lightning.
August 4th, 2011  
Mimi Ditchie
Excellent catch, this is something I would love to photograph!
August 4th, 2011  
Paula
I wish I had some lightning around here to try shooting! This is fantastic!
August 4th, 2011  
Angie Vega ☮♥ シ
awesome capture...one day i'll do this too
August 4th, 2011  
Ann H. LeFevre ace
That's cool- it makes a great lightning abstract!
August 4th, 2011  
karenann
Scary, yet beautiful at the same time. Really great shot!
August 4th, 2011  
Brandie
Nice catch!
August 4th, 2011  
J A Byrdlip ace
Was that in Tucson, or SoCal? (need a tripod)
August 4th, 2011  
Naomi
This is awesome!
August 4th, 2011  
Yoella Offir
Great capture for a first attempt.
August 4th, 2011  
naladka
Wow, you did very well! I tend to close my eyes when I see one :)
August 4th, 2011  
Kalexa
Good catch! It's not an easy shot so well done!
August 4th, 2011  
Pyrrhula
Not bad for the first attempt ( kidding) This is a great one Well done
August 4th, 2011  
Jessica Dowdy
Looks like you're a pro!
August 4th, 2011  
scooter
Awesome capture!! It is so hard to catch lighting, great job!!!
August 4th, 2011  
cynce frantz
wow incredible capture.
August 4th, 2011  
CHARLES MALLIA
thats nice
August 4th, 2011  
Donna Edwards
Wowee!

We've not had thunder for ages!
August 4th, 2011  
Karen Hurd (hwy61)
Powerful!
August 4th, 2011  
Vanessa Walters
This is a great lightning picture I LOVE it
August 4th, 2011  
Kate D.
wow great timing!
August 4th, 2011  
Harry J Benson ace
good capture
August 4th, 2011  
Pam Hawkes
Great job. It is hard to capture.
August 4th, 2011  
Phil Howcroft ace
OMG, perfect kerri
August 4th, 2011  
Erin
This is a great shot .. ive always wanted to shoot lightening but im always too slow !
August 5th, 2011  
~Sarah Immel~
Awesome!
August 5th, 2011  
Rach_who
Nicely timed. I hope the storm wasn't to serious.
August 5th, 2011  
Krissy
Awesome catch!
August 5th, 2011  
Elise DeCola
Nice first attempt!
August 5th, 2011  
Kathryn Marshall
Awesome shot!
August 5th, 2011  
Linda
Awesome! Great capture for your first shot!
August 5th, 2011  
Dee L. ace
OMG! What a capture. Nice job.
August 5th, 2011  
Jnadonza
Awesome!!!
August 5th, 2011  
Mhel
Brilliant capture!
August 5th, 2011  
Brad Johnson ace
Nice catch.
August 6th, 2011  
FaerieMoon
Excellent!!! I keep trying with those
August 6th, 2011  
Bugik
Wow, incredible!!
August 6th, 2011  
Ellen E
awesome! I would love to capture that - don't get too many opportunities out here.
August 6th, 2011  
KeithDavid
Not a bad first try, not sure I have ever had an opportunity to shoot lightning... LA doesn't get much
August 7th, 2011  
Megs
Awesome for your first attempt!
August 8th, 2011  
Monica G
This is awesome great job lady!!
August 9th, 2011  
Kd Wallis
holy cow! that is insane!! you were SO close!
August 10th, 2011  
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