Hongkong Lightning

Nighttview from Victoria Peak.
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JoJo4Art [deleted] says:

That's really fantastic, and what a view. Stunning!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

NaturKamera says:

Ich wäre glücklich, wenn ich einmal Gelegenheit hätte, eine solch hervorragende Aufnahme zu machen.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

_alvomod_ [deleted] says:

amazing shot.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

VadimBravo says:

Stunning
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

amanky says:

I may not like lightning... but this is spectacularly beautiful!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

roundingcorners says:

that is crazy. . and it looks like it's a really nice day out.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Kristi.M says:

i'm not used to seeing large cities...its a nice turn from the country scenes that i'm used to! great job with this!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

innusa says:

Fantastic shot. Love HKG skylines.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

mojo52 [deleted] says:

wow! Thanks for the view!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Bennie (Sven) says:

Great shot!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Cycle 2 Jazz says:

WOW! Amazing shot.....perfect lighting.....composition.......
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Rader says:

What a view ... The perfect photograph!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

aimzy says:

That is amazing!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

cuellar says:

incredible!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Hantta says:

great lights and lighting!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mendosa says:

*Awesome* is the word!!
(one of them anyway)
:-}
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

habarudhaar says:

Man!..great shot.Timing cudnt hav byn any better.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

B2 Photography says:

The skyline by itself is wonderful ! Add the lightning and it becomes a really special shot !!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

elshaneo says:

Outstanding shot!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

tabrandt says:

Fantastic.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

eva. says:

wow, great timing, eh?
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Lifeskater says:

how is the lightning purple?
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

♦♦Re~ in│cÄr╘nátiön♣⌠σ says:

wow!!!

great shot

n

scary pink lightening :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Yeung says:

Awesome! Good timing!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

doc18 says:

fantastic shot!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

zbjernak says:

oh no...
tht is one scarry scene
as if the lighting striking something on ground
ehheheh

nice view though
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlieBrown8989 says:

Great...

Please share wiht

www.flickr.com/groups/building-construction

I appreciate it...
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Viofiddler says:

Wow!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

J-a-x says:

Wow this doesnt look like it could be real!!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Junkgirl™ says:

brilliant capture!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

kbcool says:

Niiiiice
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

seburban says:

Incredible timing, great shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yinkseko [deleted] says:

Awwwsssommme.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

asawaa says:

HHmmmm!!
Nice capture!
:0)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

I've never seen lightening look like that in a photo. Normally it's the brightest thing in the exposure so it's blown out and compltely white or close to it!

I'd love to see your EXIF data on this photo.

Steve
The Noble House - Hong Kong 香港
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

lightspeeder1 says:

Hello!!! Looks like someone's been watching too much Return of the Sith and has gone for the bolt of lightning!!! Great shot though.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

thebigdurian says:

Whoa! Great capture.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

nickdunn says:

Amazing.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

deletted [deleted] says:

10 points!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

JengFang says:

Fantastic!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

crunchygods says:

Holy crap! Beautiful and thrilling.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

zhangvolcano says:

香港好漂亮哦
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

du_schaust_weiter [deleted] says:

wow - lucky me i did not have thunderstorm while staying there / perfect shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Frausto Bernal says:

wow!!!

***********************************
You have been invited to post this striking photo
in the pool Flora, Nature Contests, in the thread
11th Contest : Lightning; POST HERE
www.flickr.com/groups/flowercontests/discuss/ 721575942082...
Do you know of other Lightning pictures?
Then feel free to pass this on!
************************************
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

hulanthefourth says:

This photo is invited to Best of Asia (by invitation only)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

..::.. says:

Great photo!

Please add this photo to AC Groups: Hong Kong
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

tylerallansmith says:

Hong Kong is so beautiful at night!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

_adieter22 says:

wow. great
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcelo Souza says:

Sorry to ask. But is this lightning real ? Looks like an effect from Adobe After Effects. Take a look :
www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/images/ty pe_effects/l...

i am not saying it's a fake. But this lightning looks so much like the After Effects effect. The default preset is a purple lightning just like this on the photo. :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Maharepa says:

A variety of lightning is found on this site:
www.electricskies.com.au/
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Boudje says:

Perfect!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

RemyOmar says:

holy crap! That's awesome! Were you a little worried taking the picture? You're much here here than where it hit in Kowloon.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

DirtyDavey says:

WOW. This is F**king great.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Hervé Tanguy says:

you are the king of the light ! is it taken with your M8 ?
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

AIRrunner says:

Great shot!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

jurassicboy says:

WOW!!!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

marathoniano says:

Fantástica foto BRAVO!
VERY NICE!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

MarcoIE says:

WOW! Fantastic low light shot! And that lightning!

Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

More Altitude says:

Amazing shot- what a moment to grab this! Love the stormy tropical atmosphere and the lights. Fun colours- even if the sky feels a little overexposed, this is such a dramatic capture.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael - B [deleted] says:

Wow. This is a truly amazing shot. I have tried to take pictures of lightning so many times before, but this one is the very best one I've seen in quite some time. Awesome. You should print it as large and hang it on a wall or something.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

kendawong says:

fantastic!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

L.U.C.A. says:

would you please post this picture in my
Town-group

this is such a fantastic picture!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Suzanne's stream says:

fantastisch!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

InsanoWayno says:

That's crazy how the lighting struck there!! there are so many taller buildings in HK :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

melbezalel says:

Hi there, I'm the editor of a small magazine in London called XCity. I wondered if you'd mind us using your incredible picture of the skyline? We could completely credit the photo in the magazine. Just email me at melbezalel@hotmail.com
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ddsclub says:

very very nice. awsome picture.

Luke chou
www.chou.cn
www.ddsclub.com
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

plathelminthes says:

this is really amazing! cool!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

aylaujp says:

wow. that's awesome!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

harry flash says:

great shot, very jealous. i live just below the peak and have been hoping for a shot like this for ages but it's hard to get a view of the city in cloudy weather that is good for lightening.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jiangchenbao2003 says:

这里有一张
lh6.google.com/image/jiangchenbao2005/Rn4USaN OdsI/AAAAAAA...
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

worldwidewandering says:

You are invited to post this and any other photos you have of Hong Kong to worldwidewandering - a travel atlas. Post comments
and thumbnail photos to the Hong Kong discussion thread.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

drmelwebb says:

Wow, what a shot! ! I would really love to print out a picture of this to hang in my flat - I don't suppose you have a high resolution version of this photo that you could send me?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

labanex.com says:

Good shot. You should add this to the Flickr Y! map.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Alpha photoart says:

Well, nice :))
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

glitterdolly says:

Amazing!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

litttlewing says:

wow great pic! ouch if that hit someone =p
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

wenzday01 says:

what an amazing capture!

--
Found in a search. (?)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

5348 Franco ( AWAY) says:

Congratulations to the beautiful photos of lightning . Greetings, Franco
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

B@DbO¥" says:

wow!!! rare view of lightning in HK!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Bettyboop4 says:

Hi, I work for National Geographic Traveler, and I thought you might like to know that National Geographic Magazine's onine feature called Your Shot is looking for readers to submit their photos of China. Here's what it says on their website:

We Have an Assignment for You
Whether you’ve traveled to China—or just your local Chinatown—Your Shot is looking for your photos of Chinese places, people, and culture. Send them to us; you might soon see your work online. And don’t forget: All of our Daily Dozen picks are automatically considered for publication in National Geographic Magazine.

Here's the link to the Your Shot page, which explains how to send your photos: ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/yourshot/index .html
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Jill .... in Singapore lah! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Global Backpackers *** Exclusive, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Parker Lewis Can't Lose says:

Fantastic!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

justin_elbert says:

This is an Awesome Lightining Shot!

Please add this masterpiece to top20lightning.
Follow the group rules and tag top20lightning
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Bababoooie says:

What is spectacular about this shot is how clear it is in Hong Kong. It's rare to have such a night.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Maharepa says:

In the wintertime you have some clear nights, sometimes.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jayu87 says:

A
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

kollege.korte says:

Wahnsinnins Foto! Geniale Aufnahme. Super.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

andreas gessl says:

just perfect!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

aaaa_aa392 says:

حرص
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Morbit Photography 2008 says:

awesome
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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