Strong storms swept through our area of Northern Ohio tonight setting off fireworks of the electrical kind. This is the best lightning shot I've ever made and I hope to do more and better. Fortunately I have two sheltered areas at home from which to shoot… and this powerful lightning bolt isn't as close as it may appear!
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That is a beautiful shot James! Absolutely beautiful!
What a wonderful picture. Amazing that you got it at the right moment!!
Thanks, Freedom! I was delighted with my luck in getting the timing right. The storm cell passing through the area was positioned just about perfectly when the lightning let go. I've only a couple of other frames from the night that have lightning bolts showing but they are nowhere near as good as this one. — JG
Great timing. I'm more the run-inside-type when lightning is around.
Amazing shot, it's really great