Communication

© Stephen S. Maguire

Communication

Uploaded: January 23, 2011

Description

Monsoon thunderstorm in Sierra Vista, Arizona on 15 August, 2010.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -3.33, ExposureTime: 8/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 66.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40X

Comments

Tamara K. Walker level-classic January 23, 2011

Magnificent capture! #1346847

Robert R. Goodman January 23, 2011

Hi Stephen,I haven't seen your beautiful work in long time.Where have you been my friend.Awesome capture,It was a bad season for us only about only about 14 strikes!!!!! #9188699

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 23, 2011

WOW.... Nature fury captured to perfection, Stephen. This is definitely Gold worthy, IMHO. Good luck!

UB. #9189131

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

What an amazing photograph, Stephen...the depth and power of nature is shown brilliantly in this...fantastic work! #9189320

Ron McEwan January 24, 2011

What an exciting shot this is. Do you and Bobby Goodman bump into each other while out shooting lighting? Great shot here for sure. #9189933

Stephen S. Maguire January 24, 2011

Bobby shoots a little bit farther north then I do. I would like to get with him sometime and do a photo shoot with him. Maybe sometime this year. #9189937

Dianna Murphy January 24, 2011

Wow that's some drama in that sky. Gorgeous clouds, great tones and color, perfect composition. Wonderful. #9190360

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 24, 2011

WOW Stephen, this is so beautiful and dramatic, this is one AMAZING shot!! <>< #9190387

Stephen S. Maguire January 24, 2011

Thank You, Tamara, Bobby, Usman, Patricia, Ron, Dianna, and Nancy for all the wonderful and kind comments. I appreciate it very much. #9191562

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 24, 2011

WOW! Stephen! This is amazing! :D

Wonderful and exciting image!!! Thank you for visiting my gallery. Nice to make a new friend.

-Laura Swan :) #9191763

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 25, 2011

Very impressive Stephen - Outstanding capture of the power of nature! Jeff #9192296

Thomas E. Hinds January 25, 2011

Amazing capture of this strike! Great job, Stephen! #9192385

Daniella Puente January 25, 2011

Awesome moment you captured Stephen! the clarity is fantastic, like it very much... #9192607

Wanda-Lynn Searles level-classic February 02, 2011

Another excellent capture of the lightening strike and love the color!! #9209160

Dick Jenkins February 02, 2011

Worth more than an editor's Pick Stephen. If you asked all the BP members to post their dramatic lightning shots would you get 10? Keep up the good work and don't be discouraged. #9209170

Robert R. Goodman February 10, 2011

A Big Congratulations,Stephen!!!!! #9225255

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 10, 2011


On this Fantastic Finalist!!!

Very Happy For You!!!

-Laura #9225282

Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9225297

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your POWERFUL finalist Stephen! #9225381

Shawn Jennings February 10, 2011

Fantastic, Stephen! Congratulations on your finalist! #9225968

ALLEN O. HOWARD February 10, 2011

WOW!!! Congratulations for sure! #9227057

Patti Coblentz February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your amazing finalist, Stephen! #9228031

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 10, 2011

Great shot, very cool, perfect title - congratulations. #9229038

Kerry Hill February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your awesome finalist Stephen!! #9229256

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 10, 2011

CONGRATZ, now get ready for some GOLD, Stephen!

UB. #9229794

Glenn E. Traver February 10, 2011

Congratulations Stephen on the awsome Lightning Finalsit ~ GT #9229802

Brook Burling February 11, 2011

Congrats Stephen! This is beautiful!!!! #9231553

James Reininger February 11, 2011

I am just jealous! Cool image. This is an image that all photographers strive to capture. Great job. #9232475

Orsi February 11, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Stephen!! #9233333

Stephen S. Maguire February 12, 2011

I want to thank everyone who commented on my image. I appreciate each and everyone of you for your kind words. #9235750

Merna L. Nobile March 10, 2011

Well here we are again, on the corner of Better Photo and Winner Avenue!
CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful award, you certainly deserve it.
Merna
#9284131

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