2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Grand Prize Winner: “The Power of Nat

2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year

Grand Prize Winner: “The Power of Nature”

Photo and caption by Mexican photographer Sergio Tapiro Velasco

A powerful eruption illuminates the slopes of Mexico’s Colima Volcano on December 13, 2015. I was in the town of Comala when I suddenly saw incandescence above the volcano’s crater and started shooting. Seconds later, a powerful volcanic explosion expelled a cloud of ash particles and a massive lightning bolt illuminated most of the dark scene. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life.

Category: Nature
Location: Rancho de Aguirre, Colima, Mexico

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