Lightning

Thunderstorms grow out of cumulonimbus clouds where positive and negative charges between the earth and clouds produce giant sparks of electricity, an electrostatic discharge of 100 million volts or more- that’s lightning. A single bolt can heat the surrounding air from 18,000 to 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit, producing a shockwave of superheated air- that’s thunder. It is hotter than the surface of the sun. I try to stay far away when I am shooting. But even at a safe distance every unique stroke of electricity paints an exciting image. It’s like Christmas; you never know what you’ll unwrap. Living in Florida, the lightning capital of the US, also produces lots of opportunity. Be safe.