Comment from FBI GUY
Don't make God mad. This is a stunning creation of a shot that I would love to capture in nature. The mottled clouds filled with light reflections. The lighting strike is stunningly realistic. The green lawn has a hint of light from the strike. Great job.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Guy, thank you so much. :)

Comment from csimmons032
This is such a unique and creative painting. I really like the detail in the lighting bolt. The gloomy sky really gives this piece a mysterious feel. Well done! You are a very talented artist :) Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

CS, thank you. :)

reply by csimmons032 on 19-Oct-2014

Your welcome :)

Comment from M. Celeste
Love the lightening in the sky and the tiny spark on the tree. Simple yet very telling. Great colors and b/g. It almost looks like smoke from a fire that is roaring through. Wonderful job!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thank you, M. Celeste :-)

Comment from nature rules
Wow! A powerful impact..no pun intended.
Initial Impression /5
Creativity of presentation and Composition /6
Color Harmony /5
Center of Interest/ 5
Technique/ 5
Way cool!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thank you, NR :-)

Comment from emhcee
This image demonstrates clearly the power of nature. The lightening strike draws the eye to the impact with the tree and the stormy background adds greatly to the atmosphere. Technically a good example of less is more. Thank you

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

EM, thank you! :-)

Comment from bcgrafiks
Amazing work. A clean simple design with an extremely strong impact. Many a story to be told and created here. Great job of drawing in and challenging the viewer. A nanosecond captured perfectly. Wonderful lighting and an overall strong work. Thanks

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thank you, BC :-)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful composition of Nature. Simplistic. Yet powerful. You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Sesh, thank you! :-)

Comment from click3333
How many times have we watched the lightning in the sky. This is a wonderful piece, very well done, composition just perfect, colors true to nature. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Thank you, Click. :)

Comment from Lilibug6
This is really cool! I like how you have the lightning bolt hitting the tree! The colors are good! The little flame adds interest! The presentation is very nice! Great job and good luck in the contest! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Lilibug, thank you. :)

reply by Lilibug6 on 18-Oct-2014

You are welcome=) Lili

Comment from Sessybon
Oh I really like this. The grim, foreboding storm obliterating the forest beyond and leaving this one lone tree in the meadow. And what happens, the poor thing is struck by lightning and catches fire. Excellent lightning which has a life of its own. The little fiery yellow flames are a masterstroke which adds drama to the picture and contrast with the cool greens and blues already present.

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 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Sessy, thank you, and thank you for the beautiful rating. :)