Las Vegas Lightning

Cloud-to-Ground Lightning | ©2014 David Allio

Cloud-to-ground lightning flashes north of the Las Vegas wash near the Nevada-Arizona border. This series of thunderstorm caused flash flooding in the Mojave Desert. A portion of the Las Vegas skyline is visible in the foreground.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor Zoom 24-70mm f/2.8G
focal length: 56mm | exposure: f/5.6 – 5 seconds – ISO 250
accessories: tripod and remote shutter release
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