Storm chaser captures remarkable lightning strike in cactus fields
DARING storm chaser photos show a series of lightning strikes over cactus fields near Tucson, Arizona.
The photographer captures lighting strikes on cactus fields in Arizona
The dramatic images show storm clouds and lightning rolling in against a backdrop of rainbows, stars, and blood-red sunsets. They were captured by American estate agent Greg McCown over an eight-year period.
The 43-year-old said: "I grew up in Tucson and have always been fascinated by storms and especially lightning.
"There's nothing quite like shooting lightning. It just moves so fast and with so much power. And it's so unpredictable.
Tucson is home to many storms throughout the year
"Shooting lightning is very dangerous, especially if someone doesn't know what they're doing.
"I keep a very close eye on the radar and I try to stay out of the storm as much as possible.
"So I'm constantly moving around in most cases. If everything goes perfectly, I don't get very wet and I'm always off to the side or out in front of the storm.
"I probably chase storms around 30 times a year. If there's a storm in or near Tucson, I'm probably chasing it."