Lightning at Horse World
BlackandWhite

by

James "BO" Insogna

Lightning at Horse World
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Lightning at Horse World
Lightning at horse world. Sculpture by Snell Johnson. Black and white photography print. This is the real deal. This is NOT a composite image. When I saw this sculpture I thought this would be incredible with lightning striking. For me it is like the lightning bolts hit and the Arabian horse reared, then the Quarter horse and Thoroughbred horse took off in different directions, making this all come alive. It took me years to get this shot. It was one of the most dangerous photo shoot I have done. After years of waiting for the storms to be in the right place at the right time.... one night it happened. I was shooting in North Scottsdale Arizona and I noticed the storm down here. So I bee lined it for this location. It was back in the day before all this area way built up. None of the houses were here. The 101 was not even started yet. I was standing in the middle of Pima road it was late so no cars. Back then people stayed home when these storms hit because of all the flash flooding and dips in the roads. So here I am shooting in the middle of the road with a medal tripod. The lightning strikes were extremely close. This was shot with a 50mm lens. About a 45 sec exposure. Water was running at my feet getting me wet. In the middle of the road with water at my feet and a medal tripod and lightning hitting feet away. But this is the Shot... this is the shot I have been waiting for for years. And it is happening. So I grin and bear it and hope of for the best. I can say my heart was racing. Did not even know if I would get the shot or get killed. Well I got the shot. One on color and one in Black and white. This is my favorite. I love horses so this was a dream shot for me. Hope you enjoy it. Buy a print... save a storm chaser LOL! I tell my customers the day I get struck these prints are going to be worth a lot more than you paid for them. Not that I am hoping for it. Been close.... and would like to keep it that way. B
DebiPeralta
DebiPeralta ::
September 18, 2009
This is a fantastic image! Wonderful composition. It would be a great addition to the Tripping the Light Fantastic Group here at Imagekind. Joining is a good way to get exposure for your art at Imagekind and to meet artists with similar interests. You can join at http://groups.imagekind.com/fantasticlights. I look forward to seeing you there!


lightningman
lightningman ::
September 18, 2009
Debi, Thanks for the comments and invites. I added one to your group and will add more later. Thanks again!

Albertphoto
Albertphoto ::
September 19, 2009
I do like this one. Wow!!!!!!!!

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