I was out in the high dessert of Arizona one summer looking for arrowheads.

Could see a storm rapidly approaching, the clouds were windswept and touching the ground. I tried to get back to my vehicle a mile a way. Didnt make it.

Had about 3 lightning bolts like in the picture you have come within several hundred feet of me. Close enough! Tremendous power and shock wave. Ill never forget that sound.

I was just praying I didnt get hit. I was as tall as most pinion pine trees out there, so I had to just crouch down and ride it out. I got slammed with rain in nothing but a t-shirt.

Found 6 perfect arrowheads that day and when I look at them I always think of that lighting storm and the close call.

good pic.