Inspiration

Photos of Lightning: 30 Electrifying Examples

by . November 30th, 2010

Lightning is a dangerous and destructive natural phenomenon produced during a thunderstorm. However, for most photographers, it is a beautiful creation from Mother Nature. Capturing photos of lightning is quite challenging and is also one of the most rewarding tasks. Chances are rare for a particular situation, but if you have taken the best shot, the image produced is amazingly spectacular and unique.

The rules of photography have nothing to do when it comes to finding the right techniques for taking photos of lightning. The more important thing is the safety of you and your equipment. Being out in the middle of the field, under the tree, or near bodies of water is not advisable. You must be indoor when taking your pictures. The next thing that you are to consider is to have some proper equipment like a good quality camera with a “B” (bulb) setting for extended exposure, good quality film, steady tripod, and cable shutter release. You also need to keep away from the natural and unnatural sources of light around you as it could create a little contrast between other light sources and the bolt of lightning especially when you are taking lightning photos during a sunny day.

Here are some examples of of Electrifying Photos of Lightning to inspire you. You can always leave a comment if you find these photos very striking to look at!

First Attempt

Photos of Lightning - First Attempt
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Lightning Storm and Brush Fire

Photos of Lightning - Lightning Storm and Brush Fire
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Lightning Hunter I

Photos of Lightning - Lightning Hunter I
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Rayos

Photos of Lightning - Rayos
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Multiple Lightning Display

Photos of Lightning - Multiple Lightning Display
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Thunderstorm over Beirut

Photos of Lightning - Thunderstorm over Beirut
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Multiplicity

Photos of Lightning - Multiplicity
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Shine in the Darkness

Photos of Lightning - Shine in the Darkness
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Sync

Photos of Lightning - Sync
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Thrice

Photos of Lightning - Thrice
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Lightning at Tucson

Photos of Lightning - Lightning at Tucson
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No Entry

Photos of Lightning - No Entry
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Strike the Earth

Photos of Lightning - Strike the Earth
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Lightning

Photos of Lightning - Lightning
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Strike One

Photos of Lightning - Strike One
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Light for the Way

Photos of Lightning - Light for the Way
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Night Lights

Photos of Lightning - Night Lights
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Lightning in Campinas

Photos of Lightning - Lightning in Campinas
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Lightning in Lake Elsinore

Photos of Lightning - Lightning in Lake Elsinore
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Extreme Ways

Photos of Lightning - Extreme Ways
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As It Scattered Across The Sky

Photos of Lightning - As It Scattered Across The Sky
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Double Strike

Photos of Lightning - Double Strike
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Intersection

Photos of Lightning - Intersection
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Lightning Thunderstorm

Photos of Lightning - Lightning Thunderstorm
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June Storms

Photos of Lightning - June Storms
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It Came From The Heavens

Photos of Lightning - It Came From The Heavens
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Thunderstrike

Photos of Lightning - Thunderstrike
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So I Said

Photos of Lightning - So I Said
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Crossfire

Photos of Lightning - Crossfire
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Popped Myself

Photos of Lightning - Popped Myself
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