Talking Pictures

On a recent cruise of the French Polynesia in the South Pacific, I caught this chance image of a powerful thunderstorm enveloping the island of Moorea. The shaft of light evoked a feeling of hope, safety, and refuge in a turbulent world. Within a minute of taking this photo, the entire island was caught in a tropical downpour.
—Chuck O’Donnell
Matthews, NC

Technical Info: Taken with a Canon EOS Rebel XSi and a Canon 28-105mm lens. Exposure at ISO 100 was f/7.1 at 1⁄200 sec. © 2009, Chuck O’Donnell, All Rights Reserved

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