Lightning Striking Over Utah Desert Mesa in across a storm-bright plain in Utah

Lightning Striking Over Utah Desert Mesa

by Teresa Woodard

Vivid white lightning bolts fracture the pale blue sky above a rugged sandstone mesa in Utah. The storm brightens the arid plain below, illuminating scattered creosote bushes and red soil. Long exposure shows the jagged paths of electricity as they branch across the horizon. Wind whips the sparse grasses into blurred streaks against the solid rock formations. Shadows stretch sharply across the uneven ground, showing the rough texture of the desert floor. The electric glow reflects off the dry earth, creating a stark contrast between the dark storm clouds and the sunlit landscape. One bolt terminates near the mesa's edge, its path etched clearly against the midday light.

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Camera Lubitel 166 universal*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Lubitel 166 universal photos, grab one online.
Lens T-22 75mm f/4.5
Focal Length 75mm
Aperture f/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 50
Film Kodak Gold 200 warmth
Location across a storm-bright plain in Utah
Date 2017-01-05
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 39.3275, -111.1128
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