No chance of catching moonrise last night because of deep-purple clouds and what looked like heavy rain to the east/southeast of Spring Creek Basin. But then something else super (get it?) cool happened, and I was focused on that (you’ll see it in upcoming posts). …
The clouds receded and returned, lightning was starting to strike along the southern ridges of Disappointment Valley … and I knew it was time to go.
The above pic is nearly full frame (a little cropped off the bottom). I didn’t know I’d actually caught the lightning until I saw the image on the computer. A little bit wow, eh? 🙂
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Great photo!
Thanks!
Great shot of lightning and a lovely horse! I so enjoy following your blog, TJ. –Kate
Thanks so much, Kate. 🙂 I’m always happy to see your name pop up!
Isn’t that fun ! And super cool for sure 🙂 you would have mentioned if those clouds brought rain… hopefully cooled thing off a bit
Argh! Would you believe we didn’t get a drop of rain?! Well, I don’t know about any part of the basin, but not at home. We got a lot of wind – which DID cool things down nicely. Can’t believe the rain missed. The storm looked like it was coming right for us.
My goodness, TJ! That is one impressive lightning tree…and one impressive storm coming. “Time to go” indeed. We actually had some rain too last night – the real deal. Looks like some monsoon has arrived!
I’m glad ya’ll got rain! The radar was lit up with green blobs and lightning strikes everywhere. I sure hope this is part of our monsoons … !
Definitely “wow”!
Right? 🙂 Pure luck!
Amazing picture TJ! I love the lightening in the background!!
I can’t take any credit for the lightning showing up. … Just perfect timing with me hitting the shutter on Buckeye. 🙂
Wow is right! What a great shot!
Thanks – again, pure luck. The pix on either side of this one (fast shutter) are devoid of lightning. Crazy!
Wow — fantastic photo. Funny how sometimes luck is the whole thing. I got a photo of a herd of elk on a mountain in Montana. All I knew when I pointed my camera was that something was moving up there. Until I got it on my computer I didn’t know what an amazing shot it was.
Most of it is being in the right place at the right time, I think. 🙂 I can’t take credit for the gorgeousity of the mustangs and Spring Creek Basin … they inspire me to share the beauty!
I understand that very very well. Most of my blog is “HFS! That’s so beautiful! I have to share it!!!” We’re just lucky to live in these wild places.
Exactly! 🙂 I’m so in love with where I live and with my neighbors.
Looks like a certain mustangs are fully tuned to the storms sounds about.
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There were some low rumblings but no resounding, earth-shaking cracks of thunder. … The mustangs just go about their business. 🙂
Wow is right! ?, are horses ever afraid of thunder or lightening .
I’m not sure? If thunder is loud enough, it sure might startle them. I might be out sometimes when it rains, but when the lightning starts, I usually hightail it! 😉