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Published: 2014-07-28 22:56:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 16348; Favourites: 1212; Downloads: 0
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Description Summer in Arizona means chasing the monsoons all over the place. I haven't chased them as much as I should be, and will hopefully be doing so during the rest of the summer. This was from one of my more recent chases to catch the storms. A fellow photographer and I had made a quick decision to head north to Prescott as thats where the storms were moving to. We knew exactly where we wanted to be (although probably not the best place if there had been crazy lightning) and headed to Watson Lake. By the time we arrived at the lake, the storm had already moved far ahead of us and we could see the giant cloud structure as it kept pushing north. There were still clouds in the sky, so we stuck it out and I saw this long stretch of granite boulders (otherwise known as the dells here) and made my way out to it. When I got to a certain point I noticed the moon rising behind the clouds, and these beautiful rays of light began to emanate from the distant cloud structure. It was one of the most unique displays of light I have seen and created an almost perfect X in the composition. The colors and tree at the end of the rocks didn't hurt either. I felt as if I had captured something special, and after sharing it with others on various sites, many had felt the same way. Now I am sharing it here. 

Watson Lake- Arizona.

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Comments: 128

Haiburidd0 [2014-07-29 22:08:37 +0000 UTC]

Love it !!!

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Haiburidd0 [2014-07-29 22:16:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Haiburidd0 In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-29 22:19:44 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome. Amazing photo !!!

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Belvarius [2014-07-29 21:12:29 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, nice light and great scenery!

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Belvarius [2014-07-29 21:27:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Kerriaa1 In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 20:43:13 +0000 UTC]

Truly stunning ^.^
This scenery almost feels magical, unreal it is so breathtakingly beautiful.
You are extremely lucky to live there and witness such wonders.
Thanks for sharing ^.^

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Kerriaa1 [2014-07-29 21:27:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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RitaGonta In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 20:26:54 +0000 UTC]

Just amazing!
So easy and warmly.

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PeterJCoskun In reply to RitaGonta [2014-07-29 21:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Ohne68 In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 20:18:31 +0000 UTC]

I can't explain why but this photo has really a beautiful appearance, especially the rock =O This is really good

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Ohne68 [2014-07-29 20:20:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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SparksflyStudios [2014-07-29 19:14:41 +0000 UTC]

You take some of the most breathtaking photographs. I live in Tucson and I had no idea that AZ could be so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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PeterJCoskun In reply to SparksflyStudios [2014-07-29 19:20:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I appreciate it! Ironically I have only been to Tucson once!

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SparksflyStudios In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-29 19:49:48 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I've never been to Watson Lake.

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PeterJCoskun In reply to SparksflyStudios [2014-07-29 19:50:45 +0000 UTC]

It's a very beautiful lake, one of the most scenic I've been in AZ.

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SparksflyStudios In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-29 20:10:19 +0000 UTC]

I need to get out more.

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AgonizingSwordfish In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 19:01:24 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous work

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PeterJCoskun In reply to AgonizingSwordfish [2014-07-29 19:21:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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AgonizingSwordfish In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-31 02:44:26 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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deaconfrost78 [2014-07-29 18:36:02 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely stunning. A real eyecatcher. Great!

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PeterJCoskun In reply to deaconfrost78 [2014-07-29 18:38:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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deaconfrost78 In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-30 04:53:59 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. Thanks for sharing

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adorell In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 17:35:31 +0000 UTC]

fantastic colors and capture at all, I saw the 2 versions and I like this one at DA more.

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PeterJCoskun In reply to adorell [2014-07-29 17:57:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I assure you it looks at its best on my website against the truly dark background. It allows it to pop more. I never liked the background color on this site.

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adorell In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-29 19:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, for me the dark background makes it more dynamic, vibrant and this bright background here makes it more calmer, but you are so right, this green is not a good background color at all.

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PeterJCoskun In reply to adorell [2014-07-29 19:32:35 +0000 UTC]

I always want my photos to pop off the screen, and having a dull background color doesn't do that. It's easy on the eyes, but not easy to truly show the full colors of an image. 

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adorell In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-29 19:58:28 +0000 UTC]

you know, your photos allways pop off the screen in my watchers gallery (no matter what background here), because they are so fantastic captures, but I took now more time to visit your website and your gallery and there they are really much more intense and colorful with this dark background.

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Artful-DnB In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 17:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Stunning capture, well worth the chase and thanks for sharing your efforts.

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Artful-DnB [2014-07-29 17:57:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Artful-DnB In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-31 09:33:18 +0000 UTC]

Pleasure.

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Loulu79 [2014-07-29 16:50:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so SO much for sharing it. I put this is my Favorite. If I ever use this image as a reference piece, you wouldn't mind me using it? I'll credit you if I ever do.

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Loulu79 [2014-07-29 17:58:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! As long as the piece is not available for sale I do not mind the use along with appropriate credit.

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opium-luvs-blue [2014-07-29 16:39:10 +0000 UTC]

damn good

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PeterJCoskun In reply to opium-luvs-blue [2014-07-29 17:58:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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LED42 [2014-07-29 15:35:24 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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PeterJCoskun In reply to LED42 [2014-07-29 17:59:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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snaphappy101 In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 15:03:03 +0000 UTC]

amazing pic!

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PeterJCoskun In reply to snaphappy101 [2014-07-29 17:59:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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snaphappy101 In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-30 15:04:25 +0000 UTC]

ur welcome

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ntomallen [2014-07-29 14:15:00 +0000 UTC]

That is stunning! (any chance I could have a 2560x1600 version for a wallpaper? Plz? xP)

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PeterJCoskun In reply to ntomallen [2014-07-29 17:59:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! However I do not offer downloads of my images.

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ntomallen In reply to PeterJCoskun [2014-07-29 23:47:56 +0000 UTC]

Ah, okay I understand!

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SkyberrySymphony In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 13:21:32 +0000 UTC]

Huh. A view of Arizona that doesn't suck. It's beautiful in fact. Living here it's easy to forget those places exist!

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PeterJCoskun In reply to SkyberrySymphony [2014-07-29 18:00:22 +0000 UTC]

There are tons of views in Arizona that don't suck, it is one of the most beautiful states and I am fortunate enough to live here!

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Scorpidilion In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 13:11:05 +0000 UTC]

great shot

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Scorpidilion [2014-07-29 18:00:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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PerryDesign In reply to ??? [2014-07-29 11:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Awesome capture!

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PeterJCoskun In reply to PerryDesign [2014-07-29 18:00:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Annqueru [2014-07-29 09:51:42 +0000 UTC]

Stunning

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PeterJCoskun In reply to Annqueru [2014-07-29 18:00:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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