Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Wishful Thinking

Although Santa Fe like much of the Southwest has been suffering from a drought, August is considered the "monsoon" season.  We have been treated to short periods of soft, gentle rain and several evenings of thunder showers.  Here Olivia is waiting to capture a lightening strike.  Not successful, but the lightening display was impressive.
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12 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 24, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Gosh Kate, those clouds look like they have a bit more than gentle rain in them, very impressive clouds.

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 24, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I have never captured a lightning strike in a photo, and I have been taking photos for about a half century longer than Olivia.

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  3. clairzAugust 24, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I really like this photo. It reminds me of all the photographers doing the same thing one night at the Grand Canyon.

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  4. BirdmanAugust 24, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Looks like someplace is getting a drenching.

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  5. HalcyonAugust 24, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Very pretty shot! Lighting strikes are hard to catch, even for the best of photographers. :)

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  6. beckyAugust 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Olivia just may be a photographer when she grows up! Last friday night, when we had the BIG storm, I accidentally caught a lightning strike w/ my point & shoot camera. I had thought I had it on video mode & was going to film a short clip... right when I pushed the shutter, a bolt appeared! I'll email it to you so Olivia can see it!

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  7. SharonAugust 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Gorgeous clouds. I sure wish we would get some rain here.

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  8. RobAugust 24, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Strange to think of rain and cooler temps in AZ compared to MN. Fun to see the little ones participate in photography. Success is in the learning. Wondering if she will create her own CDP blog in the future.

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  9. EG CameraGirlAugust 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I'd very much like to catch a bolt of lightning! I admire Olivia for trying.

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  10. JackAugust 24, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    It is like the lottery ads -- You can't win if you don't play. I hope Olivia keeps trying.

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  11. RandyAugust 24, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    The skies have been wonderfully scenic lately. This is a wonderful photo.

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  12. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Beautifully composed shot! Now I feel like being there in the desert.

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