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The Grand Lightning Show at the Grand Canyon, Arizona [1920×1440] (i.imgur.com)

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[–]WeLivefortheMusic 11 points12 points ago

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this is still my background from when it was posted 2 days ago

[–]shatterly 16 points17 points ago

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It's been my wallpaper since I saw it last week :) Absolutely blew my husband's mind when he started up the laptop.

[–]myweedishairy[!] 3 points4 points ago

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Mine too! I don't usually like reposts, but I like this one so damn much I upvoted it again.

[–]Mind_Virus[S] 3 points4 points ago

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I don't usually like reposts, but I like this one so damn much I upvoted it again.

This is precisely why I repost pics. That, and the fact that some haven't seen it yet.

[–]myweedishairy[!] 2 points3 points ago

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I'm still not convinced you are a human being with the rate at which you post things. Still I like this subreddit a lot, and it's basically one of your own personal playgrounds so keep up the good work.

[–]Mind_Virus[S] 0 points1 point ago

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I'm still not convinced you are a human being with the rate at which you post things.

I'm 100% human, have lots of bookmarks, and know how to look for things on the internet.

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[–]jurassic_blue -2 points-1 points ago

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can u teach me 2 intrnetz?

[–]lm9900 6 points7 points ago

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We have to go to the machine city.

[–]Jowlsey 4 points5 points ago

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Is that real? I've seen plenty of serious lightning storms, but never saw so many lightning strikes at once. Nice picture regardless.

[–]adamsw216 13 points14 points ago

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Just in case you're not a troll, lightning storm photography is usually done via long exposure. Say the shutter is open for 30 seconds, any lightning that is visible in those 30 seconds will show up together in a single image. That's how those awesome storm photos are done! Magic!

[–]Jowlsey 6 points7 points ago

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Thanks. I had no idea. That makes sense and seems much more plausible than ~20 strikes at the same instant :)

[–]Mind_Virus[S] 15 points16 points ago

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Source. There's a few nice ones in there so enjoy. :-)

[–]CaptInsane 3 points4 points ago

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Didn't you just post this in r/pics last week or was that someone else? I don't mind--it's a great picture, deserving of a million reposts--just curious

[–]Mind_Virus[S] 2 points3 points ago

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Didn't you just post this in r/pics last week

Yes I did.

You're right it deserves a lot of attention because it's a breathtaking photo.

[–]CaptInsane 2 points3 points ago

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Thanks; just checking that I wasn't going insane, despite what my handle might imply

[–]CurLyy 1 point2 points ago

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All of his work is incredible. Thanks for posting source and this picture is just absolutely mind blowing.

[–]jonthesloth 4 points5 points ago

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pictures or it didn't happen....

well it still didn't happen, that looks too epic

[–]b0b 4 points5 points ago

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I didn't see it the first time, so thanks for re-posting.

[–]RonaldFuckingPaul 3 points4 points ago

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I didn't see it the first several times it was posted either.

[–]Mind_Virus[S] -2 points-1 points ago

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I didn't see it the first time, so thanks for re-posting.

You're welcome. :-)

[–]bannana 2 points3 points ago

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This is simply awe-inspiring.

[–]andreidp 2 points3 points ago

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Just set it as wallpaper. Thanks!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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Just discovered this subreddit and it is most definitely my favorite :) These pictures have me in awe.

[–]BigJonny89 2 points3 points ago

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Just awesome, nature is just magnificent!

[–]Jesusaurus 2 points3 points ago

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I want to name that to "Earth Synapse"

[–]fernguts 2 points3 points ago

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615 people downvoted this?!? Is it just because it's been reposted? I haven't seen this before, so I'm ecstatic that someone reposted it.

[–]feebdaedx0 0 points1 point ago

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These numbers are randomized by Reddit to stop spammers. There are very little "real" downvotes.

[–]nicup79 1 point2 points ago

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Holy sh!tf-cker, that's amazing!!! Love GC...my husband and I got married there April 2010

[–]Phlexonance 1 point2 points ago

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The way I like it

[–]Jerry_Rigg 1 point2 points ago

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I let out an audible gasp when I opened the pic...absolutely amazing. Visited the Grand Canyon this summer, makes this even better!

[–]k2cougar 1 point2 points ago

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I think you have to actually see the canyon in person to fully grasp how awesome this is.

If you think I'm wrong, go see it.

[–]jeffrexsave 1 point2 points ago

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this is my background now

[–]ProfFrizzo 1 point2 points ago

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From what part of the canyon was this picture taken?

[–]NotBrad 1 point2 points ago

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Beautiful picture. Well taken, bravo.

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[–]coolcocoboy 0 points1 point ago

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It's beautiful. However, I feel as if some of the lightning was photoshopped (i.e, they were added in afterwards...) Check to the far right, it doesn't seem right.

[–]fuzzhed4u 0 points1 point ago

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PLASMA

[–]abc789987 0 points1 point ago

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How was this photo created?

[–]Jowlsey 2 points3 points ago

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Right here adamsw216 writes that the photographer simply leaves the shutter open for an extended period.

[–]iggyloo17 0 points1 point ago

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I live here where the fuck was I!?!

[–]jurassic_blue 0 points1 point ago

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lightning will ALWAYS trump fireworks.

[–]hilabear 0 points1 point ago

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Mordor

[–]mogaly 0 points1 point ago

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Oh it's got to be HAARP.

sarcasm

[–]TrickTrolld 0 points1 point ago

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When Thor has diarrhea.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

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If your typical redditor had put this up, the title would have been "Here's a pic I took of some lightning over the Grand Canyon, turned out pretty good"

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