Thunderstorm at False Kiva

National Geographic Traveler Director of Photography Dan Westergren, one of this year's judges, shares his thoughts on the second place winner:
“This photo combines two different scenes into one: the small kiva in a cliff dwelling and the grand vista of Canyonlands National Park across the valley. 
I really like the two different color palettes—warm inside and purple outside. 
This two-for-one scene was caused by the lightning storm outside the dwelling, which lit up the landscape like it was a huge electronic flash. 
Looking at this picture I can imagine what a wonderful sight it must have been for the ancient people who lived here. 
It doesn't seem too amazing now in our modern world, but might have been mind-blowing for the prehistoric residents.”
Location: Utah