A micro-burst-haboob-storm-sunset

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Tuesday August 21, 2012 Casa Grande, AZ (Current Conditions)

Lots going on in this one...gotta be one of my favorite scenes this summer. Dust wall approaching from the right, this isolated cell lets loose with a strong downburst and all of this as the sun starts to set, adding a tinge of color :)

Uploaded by: ChandlerMike

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Categories: thunderstorm, clouds, dust devil, rain, desert, mountains, sky

Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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1. 57classic 7:22 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Fantastic...love the feel of the shot. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: August 14, 2010 Comments: 214

2. trailhiker44 7:31 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Fantastic photo ! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 17, 2009 Comments: 38159

3. newenglandlight 7:35 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Awsome shot! So much to look at! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 6, 2010 Comments: 7340

4. DataPilot 8:16 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Wow. Just wow. This is the best, clearest example of haboob formation that I have ever seen. A textbook example. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: January 5, 2009 Comments: 42

5. UnobtrusiveTroll10 9:19 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
AWWWesome! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: August 10, 2008 Comments: 1188

6. bikervet 9:28 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Ya gotta luv the desert rains!!!! Congrats on the AC. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: April 17, 2006 Comments: 234

7. Wanda1948 9:29 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Wow, fantastic shot! Congratulations! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 18, 2009 Comments: 61720

8. catilac 9:42 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Amazing image, Congrats Mike! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 29, 2008 Comments: 42766

9. katy99780 9:51 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Your photos never disappoint Mike! Yes, this one has everything! Fantastic! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 3, 2005 Comments: 20152

10. LovePix 10:48 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Gorgeous shot, Mike. Congrats! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: May 1, 2012 Comments: 1579

11. CW1 11:39 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Stunning shot! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: March 1, 2009 Comments: 86

12. novembergale 12:37 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Absolutely incredible!!! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: February 20, 2008 Comments: 4156

13. RevMac 1:20 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Dude - that is just awesome. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: August 28, 2007 Comments: 795

14. nanapoo 1:22 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
OMG! Love this!! A mixture of great stuff for one fabulous shot! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: June 30, 2011 Comments: 17223

15. SVLover 1:38 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
You just kill me, Mike. I have been a fan of yours forever. Glad to see you made it to the 5D! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: October 29, 2006 Comments: 30553

16. hurricanep 1:46 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Fantastic Weather shot! Congrats! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 7, 2008 Comments: 5019

17. llpj04 1:50 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
YOU KEEP topping yourself!!! What on Earth could be next? Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: July 10, 2010 Comments: 15809

18. kippic 1:59 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Wow, super -- just beautiful. Congratulations on a new AC. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 26, 2009 Comments: 14977

19. Willow13 3:17 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Excellent! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 16, 2003 Comments: 15290

20. ChandlerMike 4:32 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Awwww, thanks so much for the kind words and support everyone, means so much! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: January 6, 2009 Comments: 1456

21. Bluesmaster 4:32 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Impressive, AC congrats! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 12, 2008 Comments: 15101

22. travelingrose 4:42 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Incredible! Congratulations on this very awesome AC. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: May 4, 2009 Comments: 10759

23. MojaveDesertRat 6:34 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
OH MY GOSH!! This is totally awesome!! Congratulations!!!! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: August 9, 2010 Comments: 8723

24. RadioDJgirl 7:11 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
Wow! It looks like an explosion! Super cool! AC Congrats! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: July 22, 2003 Comments: 2694

25. ruralartist 11:26 AM GMT on August 24, 2012
What a great image Mike!! Congrats on the AC and keep em comin'. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: March 6, 2011 Comments: 4821

26. Railheel 12:01 PM GMT on August 24, 2012
Gets no better than this Mike, you used that 5D well. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 13, 2010 Comments: 6264

27. Biskitten 12:10 PM GMT on August 24, 2012
Awesome capture - AC congrats, Mike! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 10, 2010 Comments: 25568

28. betsea 5:00 AM GMT on August 25, 2012
This is an amazing image - thanks for sharing!! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: May 27, 2005 Comments: 119

29. Agris 11:41 AM GMT on August 25, 2012
Very special scene indeed !!!! Congrats on AC ! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: January 4, 2003 Comments: 1979

30. Doesiedoats 5:46 PM GMT on August 27, 2012
Wow! Awesome shot, Mike! Congratulations on your AC & World View recognition! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: September 27, 2007 Comments: 19616

31. Wanda1948 8:17 PM GMT on August 27, 2012
Congratulations on the World View! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: November 18, 2009 Comments: 61720

32. isight 12:24 PM GMT on August 28, 2012
Lots going on indeed - AC and WV congrats! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 22, 2008 Comments: 4489

33. jennjeff1 5:05 PM GMT on August 28, 2012
Congratulations Mike on an outstanding shot with lots going on all at the same time! Congratulations on your AC and World View awards too! This shot says to me, "ACTION!!!" ~Jeff Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: February 8, 2011 Comments: 1189

34. cincobayou 9:23 PM GMT on August 29, 2012
Hulluva shot!! We just get hurricanes here and no interesting stuff like this....LOL I saw this in The World View and it looked great there. Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: December 12, 2007 Comments: 1058

35. jennjeff1 12:27 AM GMT on September 04, 2012
UPDATE: Congratulations on your World View photo! ~Jeff Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: February 8, 2011 Comments: 1189

36. mrwing13 4:22 AM GMT on September 11, 2012
Another 10! Beautiful catch! Opportunities for weather photos, have been few and far between, here in Tulsa, OK.. Looks like you can hardly keep up with all the great photo opps! Congrats! Action: \| Ignore User Member Since: July 17, 2010 Comments: 745

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