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Lightning Strike in Vegas

A fast-moving storm was passing over Las Vegas so I placed my camera on an overlook in Henderson and the lightning struck over Las Vegas. The wind was blowing so hard the camera almost tipped. What a night!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Henderson, Nevada, United States of America
Camera: EPIC-W HELIUM
Copyright: © Christopher Vasquez