Monsoon Deluge

This powerful electrical storm is dumping heavy rain on the high terrain of the Mogollon rim as well as the mountainous rock formations and canyons below. A monsoon thunderstorm such as this which is occurring in Sedona Arizona can drop as much as 3" to 4" of rain an hour and if it remains stationary will probably cause flash flooding. This photo was shot using a Canon A-2E using film.

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Thanks ninjawolfe, funny cartoon.

Wow.. Epic shot! Looks really awesome with the black and white! Definitely very ethereal feeling and there's a ton of depth!
Also.. I noticed something kinda weird.. next to the lightning bolt on the right, it looks like there's a little light on top of the rim? Do you know what that is? I don't remember any lights or buildings being up there..?
Was that perhaps a fire that had started from a prior bolt? Or just a glitch and an image artifact maybe..?

Either way.. Super cool shot!

Thanks Paul I agree. I don't know what that light source is. There are no roads or buildings up there and its not an artifact on the film. That doesn't leave much.

You framed an electrical storm.Really amazing photoshoot!!!!

thanks its not so easy in the dark.

Wow amazing situation of phography capturing ..
Outstanding dear..

Thanks for checking it out.

Great shot dear...I wish you win this contest...✌✌✌

Thanks for the gesture and support.

Another photography Amazement @irvinesimages

Just what i want to hear. Greetings!

Incredible timing! This shot is really captivating, thank you for sharing it :)

Its all about timing and I am happy to share. Thank you.

I love lightening storms and pictures, of course viewing the storm safely.

Yes and safety is definitely part of plan.

It's scary but it looks spectacular. That's the bad thing about storms: floods.

Yes there's both of those things along with thrill. Floods happen so one must use caution. It can be very exciting at times.

You make good catches Mr. Irvine. Are not you afraid of those storms?

Thanks liz, Yes there is fear at times and some risk is involved as well as awareness with safe procedure.

Tremendous show should be friend @irvinesimages. I have read and seen many news of the weather in the USA. I think it's worrying, or do not you think so

I don't worry about it. Always be prepared and stay safe. Thanks for the reply.

Perfect timing. Another great shot.

Thank for the nice compliment!

Wonderful! Great shot! Well done.

I appreciate the reply and compliment.

Awesome. Great photo of lighting strike, and well done for getting it published

Thanks for your kind words.

nice post and nice shot....

Nice compliment , Thanks!

That's a amasing photoshot..
Just a great creativity..

Thanks again prince much appreciated.