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Lightning Strikes

© Karen R. Rubeiz

Lightning Strikes

Uploaded: June 13, 2008 05:33:48

Description

During a tornado warning and sirens going off, of course where was I? Out in the field taking pictures.

A rain drop decided to join in on the fun as it hit my lens while taking this photo...

I went inside and took cover after this shot as it started to rain harder and I was getting wet.

Comments

Robert R. Goodman June 13, 2008

That is a very beautiful strike,Karen.Stunning capture!!!!!! #941198

Karen R. Rubeiz June 13, 2008

Thank you Bobby:) #6055349

David Van Camp June 13, 2008

Killer shot Karen! Don't take too many chances... hearing enough horror stories on the news lately!! #6055353

Toni Hopper June 13, 2008

Awesome shot! I'd do the same! #6055360

Karen R. Rubeiz June 13, 2008

Thank you David:)

Unfortunately this was the same storm system that let out so many tornadoes and so much distruction. #6055371

Karen R. Rubeiz June 13, 2008

Thank you Toni!
I just love storms and taking photos of their progression:) I wish all the destruction would not come out of it though. #6055403

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 13, 2008

Fantastic shot, Karen. This really looks intense. Nature can get very ugly very fast - do try to stay safe. #6055759

Karen R. Rubeiz June 13, 2008

Thank you Bojan!

I grew up in Oklahoma where you do not have basements, ground does not support them. We would go out and watch the storms then also!

I was keeping my eye out the whole time for anything that would make me run for cover...at least in Nebraska we have a basement in our house, so I feel much safer knowing I have a place to run too.

#6055831

Michael G. Marshall June 13, 2008

Outstanding Karen! Wonderful light, detail and comp! Michael #6055900

Karen R. Rubeiz June 13, 2008

Thank you Micheal!
Mother nature provided it all, I just framed it:) #6055975

John Connolly June 13, 2008

An outstanding capture of the moment, Karen! I am in awe of any photographer outdoors in weather like that! #6057412

Karen R. Rubeiz June 13, 2008

Thank you John! #6057426

Karen R. Rubeiz June 13, 2008

Michael, I am appologize for misspelling your name. #6057438

Kathleen R. Struckle May 04, 2009

Stunning capture Karen. Love the colors in the sky. #7485345

Karen R. Rubeiz May 05, 2009

Thank you Kathy:) #7486917

Daniella Puente August 03, 2009

What a GREAT capture! #7813056

Karen R. Rubeiz August 04, 2009

Thank you Daniella! #7816524

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