Lightning Trails Over Desert Mesa Abu Dhabi in near Abu Dhabi

Lightning Trails Over Desert Mesa Abu Dhabi

by Barrett McCullough

Vivid white lightning bolts streak across a heavy, darkening sky above a flat, rust-colored desert mesa. The ground stretches out in a minimalist expanse of dry, cracked earth and scattered low scrub, illuminated by harsh midday sunlight despite the storm clouds gathering overhead. The bolts appear as jagged, luminous lines that cut through the grey and purple masses, creating a stark contrast against the pale horizon. Fine dust particles hang suspended in the air, catching the bright light and adding a gritty texture to the scene. The mesa edge drops sharply into the distance, showing the vast, empty scale of the landscape under the turbulent weather.

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Camera Canon EOS 550D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 550D photos, grab one online.
Lens 17-40mm f/4
Focal Length 30mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 1600
Film processed in Photoshop
Location near Abu Dhabi
Date 2017-06-23
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 24.4277, 54.7643
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