Season Finale is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on September 19th, 2021.
Season Finale
Mother Nature rewarded me with one final lightning strike to close out the summer monsoon thunderstorm season near dusk at Saguaro National Park and... more
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Title
Season Finale
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
Mother Nature rewarded me with one final lightning strike to close out the summer monsoon thunderstorm season near dusk at Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park west of Tucson, Arizona.
Now the saguaro cactus can rest easier, for lightning is the primary cause of premature mortality for the tall, iconic cactus silhouetted here. One lightning bolt striking a saguaro will immediately superheat the enormous moisture content of the cactus, flashing to steam and literally exploding the cactus. It does not necessarily mean the end of the cactus, because I have seen a few that did survive, though in much shorter stature. They even grew arms eventually!
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "Camera Art Purple" contest, sponsored by the Camera Art photography art group, March, 2023.
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "Purple" contest, sponsored by the Weekly Photography Challenge art group, January, 2022
CONTEST WINNER: 2nd Place, "Lightning Strikes" contest, October 2022.
CONTEST WINNER: 3rd Place, "True Purple In Nature Full Frame Photography" contest, sponsored by the A Fascinating Purple Nature Only art group, February, 2022
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September 19th, 2021
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Comments (64)
Douglas Taylor
At this time I want to thank all of the artists who took the time to participate in the Camera Art "Purple" contest, and a great thanks you to the many who voted for this photograph. I am humbled by your amazing response to my work and deeply appreciate all of your support!
Tim Reagan
Great Shot Douglas, and Congratulations on the Camera Art - Purple contest. Great work!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your wonderful words of praise, Tim! They are most appreciated here.
Jennifer Jenson
Congratulations on 1st Place Win in Camera Art - Purple, contest! Amazing work! You had my vote!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Jennifer! For both your kind wonderful compliment and your awesome support. I appreciate it very much.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your 1st place win in Camera Art Group's PURPLY contest! I am pleased to feature your beautiful image on the home page of the Camera Art group . Please feel free to add your winning image to Camera Art Group Contest Winners' Circle!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so very much for your kind compliment, Pamela! And thank you also for everything you do to promote our art here on Fine Art America. You are much appreciated here!
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning night time skyscape photograph with lightning strikes, Douglas! Congratulations on your First Place in the Purple contest! F/L
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on 1st Place Win, a landslide victory, in CAMERA ART'S PURPLE, contest!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Maria! I am more than a bit humbled by the outpouring of votes this photograph received!
VIVA Anderson
CONGRATULATIONS, DOUGLAS: an all-time high for votes! and for your deserved WIN : PURPLE - ACTIVE CAMERA ART and KUDOS, as always, for your stunning capture: truly A WINNER !!, voted,fav'd.......YAYYY, .....VIVA
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, VIVA! And my thanks to the many artists who voted for this photograph in the Camera Art contest. I am most gratified by all of your support.
Toni Hopper
Excellent capture - great framing on this. When I was young, I loved looking at the photo magazines, and also Arizona Highways and finding such inspiration in this exact type of photography! Voted in the Camera Art - purple contest! Good luck!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Toni! Your wonderful words make my heart sing! I am grateful that you appreciate this one so much.
Pamela Smale Williams
Love this lightning capture Douglas! Voted Purple 3/18/23 l ArtographyPamela
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you very much, Pamela! I am delighted that you love this photograph, and I appreciate your support.
Jennifer Jenson
Absolutely stunning image! Voted in contest!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your wonderful words and awesome support, Jennifer! Much appreciated.
VIVA Anderson
Outstanding Lightning vision, Douglas, voted: LIGHTNING STRIKES - PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY, good luck deserved !!!, FAV
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… ARTIST BUZZZ COLOUR CODED - PURPLE - THEME- SHADOW...! Fl
Loredana Gallo Migliorini
Fabulous shot Douglas, it looks like the lightning bolts embrace as well as frame the image. Gorgeous color. F/l
Katie Dobies
Wow! This is striking, Douglas. It puts the viewer in awe. Congratulations, your art is featured on the Home Page of UNLIMITED PURPLE! Take a moment to archive it in our discussions for even more views!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Katie! Thank you very much for this nice honor and your wonderful compliment. Much appreciated here.
Marilyn DeBlock
Beautiful image / capture. Congrats on sharing a 3rd place tie win with me in the True Purple in Nature Contest - voted!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you very much, Marilyn! I am honored to be mentioned alongside your wonderful art.
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