Beyond the Entrance

Daniel J. McCauley IV

Beyond the Entrance

Captured in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Shot using Canon 20D & 28-135mm IS @28mm.

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Beyond the Entrance by Daniel J. McCauley IV
Beyond the Entrance by Daniel J. McCauley IV
  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Wow awesome power of nature, captured in a wonderful shot, well done !

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks you very much, Varinia.

  • Danielle Davenport

    Danielle Daven...

    Daniel… you have the absolute BEST lightning photos I have ever seen!!!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    That’s very kind of you, Dani. Thanks so much : )

  • lianne

    lianne

    Absolutely astonishing! Magnificent photo Daniel – well done!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, lianne.

  • David  McLean

    David McLean

    great capture Daniel

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, David.

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Far out, what a shot!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you very much, Travis.

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Man oh man oh man!!! I love this…

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very kindly, Ginger : )

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    WOW….I am speachless! WOW ~K

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you so much, K : )

  • Visual   Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    Your shots are awesome!! I only wish we got storms like this in CA!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    You’re not as stupid as I am to stand out there, I hope :-) As always, thank you very much, Rhonda.

  • Yvette Bielert

    Yvette Bielert

    What an amazing capture again! I love the colours & setting as well! It’s really well balanced.
    Very well done Daniel!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Yvette : )

  • linaji

    linaji

    Daniel this work is stunning to say the least.. i remember when I lived for the first time in Arizona.. I had never really seen lighting.. you have done a bang up job!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you so much, Linaji :) I really appreciate the comments.

  • Judson Joyce

    Judson Joyce

    Fantastic shot. Arizona raises so many opportunities to shoot lighting. Just takes a lot of patience. Great Shot!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    It’s a great place to shoot lightning. We just don’t get too much opportunity – a couple of chances a year :) Thanks much, Judson.

  • linzee

    linzee

    Amazing!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks much, Lindsey : )

  • Laurie Puglia

    Laurie Puglia

    really cool daniel :). what’s the light below? is that considered, outside night ights?

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Definitely outside nightlights, the lower lights are an entrance to an exclusive golf club/neighborhood. Very much appreciated, Laurie : )

  • incredibleting

    incredibleting

    i love all your lightening shots!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, Adrian : )

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Great shot Daniel. I know the frustration of trying to get good lightning shots… It always seems to be “processing” or pointed the wrong spot when the big bolts strike, lol.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    lol… yes, patience is a virtue w/ lightning : ) Thanks very much, Al.

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    awesome!
    its so tough right?
    at least no lines :S

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    lol… No, no lines, but that was planned out in advance : )
    Tough? Not at all! A bit scary maybe, but not tough ;-)
    Thanks very much, Kenny!

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A fantastic capture . I tried to do this once without any success.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks much, Irene : ) Be patient, you’ll get yours – just stay safe!

  • Daniel Rayfield

    Daniel Rayfieldcommunity host

    Wow Dan you have outdone yourself here!!!!! Fantastic capture

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    I really appreciate that Daniel. Thank you.

  • Nvision Ink

    Nvision Ink

    Very nice and very great shot Daniel!! Nice colors too!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much, Neil.

  • Neil Swenser

    Neil Swenser

    Ripper shot Dan…........Looking forward to your first Tornado capture?

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    I’d love to get that, but alas, don’t get them in Arizona. Thanks kindly, Marlin.

  • Dana Yoachum

    Dana Yoachum

    wow – amazing shot. This is beautiful..

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks kindly, Dana : )

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    Well done!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Much appreciated, Glenn.

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Wow!! How much time must you spend outside in lightening storms to get these incredible images!? A very striking image (i bet that pun has been over done)

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    lol… Thanks you, Dawne : ) We don’t get too many here, but I try to get out when I can. Much appreciated.

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    wow…great capture…fantastic!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very kind, thanks, Ana :)

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    wow, way to cool. Awesome shot.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Mia :-)

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    A great capture of mother natures fireworks Daniel : )!! Wen x

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, Wendy : )

  • Garret

    Garret

    Beautiful!!! How do you get lightning pictures, I have always wondered!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you. If you really want a detailed explanation bmail me, I’ll let you know. Thanks again, Garret.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    I see you’ve been at it again… nice capture here…

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Yeah, got this one just a couple of nights ago :) Thanks G!

  • Periwinkle

    Periwinkle

    OMG…how beautiful. I envy you…I would love to get a shot like this!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you very much for the kind comments :-) I really appreciate them.

  • Snapshot20

    Snapshot20

    Wow awsome!
    Very powerful shot.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Greatly appreciated, ss20.

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Amazing shot!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you : )

  • Stacy Rodriguez

    Stacy Rodriguez

    Very nice capture. I have tried to get a lighting shot and just can’t time it right.;)

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you, Stacy. I have no doubt you’ll get yours : )

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    Wow Daniel, how awsome… Are all these lightings for real? I know Arizona is know for its heat lighting is that what this is?

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks much. Heat lightning is the sudden reddish glow you sometimes see on warm summer nights. It looks the way it does (and sounds the way it does – silent) because of its distance from you. And, I definitely heard & saw this : ) It was pretty close. Thanks again, SueAnne.

  • Jeremy  Jones

    Jeremy Jones

    Holy crap!!! Instant Favorite!! Looks like you are shooting the updraft in this cell, the color treatment in just incredible!!

    I bet this would look AWESOME as a poster!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    lol… Thank you Jeremy! I really appreciate the nice comments.

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    another amazing work you did….very nice indeed

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much, Jerry.

  • R. Jason Smith

    R. Jason Smith

    STUNNING!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Wow now that is intense…I tried to get my first lightning shots a couple of weeks ago but failed, this inspired me to keep trying!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Definitely keep trying – but stay safe : ) Thanks much, Kellie.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Totally awsome capture. I live in Arizona and have been so much wanting to set up my camera on the tripod and get some the awsome lighting captured on film. Great work. Superb!!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much, amarica : ) Look forward to your shots – stay safe!

  • Jamie Lee

    Jamie Lee

    Spectacular!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Jamie : )

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    AWSOME capture Daniel. GREAT job!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you so much : )

  • Nanmarie

    Nanmarie

    So how do you accomplish these captures? Listen for the thunder and focus? lol – they are just outstanding and so beautiful Daniel.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    lol… Thanks much, Nancy : ) More sheer stupidity than anything else.

  • gypsykatz

    gypsykatz

    Magnificent capture!!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Most appreciative, gypsykatz : )

  • Laurie Puglia

    Laurie Puglia

    Really magnificent stuff here Daniel!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks kindly, Laurie : )

  • SkyFoxFPP

    SkyFoxFPP

    Freakin incredible shot! Im floored! A+

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks kindly, Ms. Fox : ) Glad to see you back!

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Love the color in this one. Your lightning shots are amazing, as always!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Jan. Than you : )

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Fantastic capture

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you, Antanas.

  • DWarren

    DWarren

    Beautiful capture…......so hard to do…..this is beautiful!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, Dyle :)

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    very good work

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much, Alan.

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    Fantastic shot, amazing!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Robert!

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    Incredible lightning shot this – well done.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you very much, Geoff.

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Incredible…Stunning….Beautiful shot!!!!!!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, Tara : )

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    I love the pattern and composition!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much, John.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Fabulous shot!!! WOW!! What a strike!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks most kindly, Di : )

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Wow…sheer magic…captured beautifully.
    Carol

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Carol : )

  • SkyFoxFPP

    SkyFoxFPP

    Kick Ass Shot! A+

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks kindly, Sky : )

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    brilliant timing …
    superb

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks so much, Wendy :-)

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Excellent shot Daniel.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Helen : )

  • J.C  Photography

    J.C Photography

    Phenomenal.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very kind, Thank you, JennieMarie :-)

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    Fabulous Daniel!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much, Angel : )

  • Dana Yoachum

    Dana Yoachum

    oh man, if my son could only see this shot.. He’s been trying to capture lightning. This is beautiful. I’m going to give him your name to come and check them all out. He’s gonna be jealous.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    lol… Thanks kindly, Dana : ) Make sure he’s very careful!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Wow, great job. What are the lights in the foreground for?

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much. The lights are at the entrance to a community & Golf Resort. Couldn’t get an angle without them. Thanks again, BigD!

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you, Linda : )

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Awesome image! Wonderful capture!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Stephen.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    What a great shot, you can hear the crack and snapple of the lightening!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks very much : )

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    WOW! What a shot, the colors are just awesome

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, SueAnne.

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Stunning capture, I wish we got more lightning in Scotland. Loads of rain but not many spectaculour storms.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you, Roddy! They are spectacular, but dangerous. That, I guess is the thrill : )

  • pmarella

    pmarella

    wow what a awesome view and shot well done !

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thanks kindly, Pat :-)

  • nigelnash

    nigelnash

    instant favourite

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated! Thanks, Nigel : )

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    this is one of my new favorites ~ the capture of the lightening streaking is sublime ~ and then you add in the lit foreground in contrast ~ just makes it all the more stellar ~ xx

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Too kind : ) Thanks very much, Linda!

  • Christian Hartung

    Christian Hartung

    great capture

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you, Christian.

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Beautifully done!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated!

  • van049

    van049

    FANTASTIC CAPTURE!!xxx

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, van :-)

  • Kim Roper

    Kim Roper

    Stunning capture, great detail in that strike!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you! It was a big one & closer than it looks :)

  • Glenn Watkins

    Glenn Watkins

    Awesome shot Daniel – you are brave, and very talented!

    -G

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you very much, Glenn. Most kind : )

  • CinB

    CinB

    superb lighting shot! great capture

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated, Cindy :-)

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    So amazing how you capture lightening…you are awesome at it!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    I appreciate that very much : ) Thanks kindly, Glenna!

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    amazing stunning captures!!!! WOW oWOW all of the lightning shots
    i know how hard these are~

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Very much appreciated. Thank you :-)

  • MattGranz

    MattGranz

    So cool, with the tree all lit up and all…. stunning.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you very much, Matt.

  • RichardKlos

    RichardKlos

    Great shots!!!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Thank you kindly, Richard!

  • coffeebean

    coffeebean

    This one gets my adrenaline rushing…and I’m not even there…but I feel like I am, that’s what makes you a great photographer I feel like I’m there, in the moment. The foreground lighting adds extra drama and colour to this excellent image. Stunning work.

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied

    Sorry, I just saw this…
    lol.. yeah, you should have been here – it was a lot closer than it looks ; ) I very much appreciate your kind comments, as always, Jenny!
    Thank You!

  • Blayden Thompson

    Blayden Thompson

    I really like this one!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied 17 days ago

    Thank you very much, Blayden!

  • Martice

    Martice 9 days ago

    Wow-This is absolutely stunning!

  • Daniel J. McCa... replied 9 days ago

    Very much appreciated, Martice!

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