Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by TLL061:
nothing else to say but wow

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by MackFlix:
Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave a comment!

I'm very pleased with how the shot turned out, this is my best finish in a Challenge to date. The shot itself was a (hopefully not) "Once in a Lifetime" capture for me, and I'm just glad I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

For those who were wondering where the "Darkness" element was in the shot, If you've ever been alone in the wilderness under a moonless night sky, with a lantern as your only source of light. You'll know exactly the feeling invoked by a gradually dimming, and ultimately "Dark Lantern". When the only sense of your surroundings is revealed to you in momentary flashes by the approaching storm.

That is what "Darkness" means to me.

Thanks again for all the kind words!

Bill

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by ErikaS:
This is my favorite shot. I think this should have won the blue!

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by Imagineer:
Stunning capture. Just amazingly clear.

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Missed it by this much! One of my faves. Nice finish! Great job!

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by graphicfunk:
Scary bisbuits. Great lightning! Congratulations on your top 5 finish.

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by Rgarcia:
Magnificent!! I hope this one will get the blue!!

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by shutterfly:
One of the best lightning strikes I ever seen! great capture!

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by jockselwyn:
wow

Dark Lantern
by MackFlix

Comment by Tej:
good one. 7.