lightning at sunset

Shot at Toronto's Centre Island. A great example of being in the right place at the right time. My sister and I went to the Island after work for some photos and this amazing sunset started to form, so I quickly put the camera on a tripod and started shooting intervals (using the Pclix) for about an hour hoping to capture the lightning. I have 5 lightning shots out of around 600 photos and this is the best one.

Bigger size is better.

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Comments and faves

  1. Redheaded Fool, juedmar, kvdl, kfanciu, and 2178 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. MoustacheMan (58 months ago | reply)

    Simply amazing! The original size on my 24" 1920x1080 monitor looks fantastic.

  3. Bret Konsdorf [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)

    !!!!!! amazing !!!!!!!!

  4. JoanneHamblin (58 months ago | reply)

    Sam you are amazing...and so is this photo....just beautiful! I look forward each day to see what you give us next.

  5. juedmar (58 months ago | reply)

    Wow... That is one awesome image! It looks like nature's strength in full view! Very nice!

    Best regards,
    J.Edu

  6. arden's aperture (58 months ago | reply)

    OMG! Incredible shot.

  7. negzZz (58 months ago | reply)

    gorgeous

  8. mr_konishi (58 months ago | reply)

    I love this! Colors are amazing, beautiful scene.

  9. PrevailingConditions (58 months ago | reply)

    Incredible shot. Wonderful colors and the lightning is the icing on the cake.

  10. halloosin8 (58 months ago | reply)

    Gold - you must be so pleased with this.

  11. Alex Blinder (58 months ago | reply)

    Ok. You photos always impress me, but this is just amazing. Congrats on this capture. Unbelievable!

  12. eziozaia [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)

    WINNER
    Definitely a winner!!!
    You deserve another one.
    Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

  13. paulsmerdon (58 months ago | reply)

    What an amazing shot! Simply beautiful.

    Thanks for making the larger size available as well.

  14. finalmyfantasy (58 months ago | reply)

    just freaking incredible

    I want to take a photo like that one day :)

  15. rgarg (58 months ago | reply)


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  16. Sadjad.S (58 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic and lovely

  17. Lord-Lance (58 months ago | reply)

    Really outstanding shot and editing ... Great!

    Greetings
    Lance

  18. fallenpieces (58 months ago | reply)

    stunning pircture! i love the colours in it!

  19. jasonryant (58 months ago | reply)

    Incredible capture, Sam!!

  20. Kobetsai (58 months ago | reply)

    Wow~ so beautiful !!

  21. Laserone ☆ Lauren (58 months ago | reply)

    Holy cow this is amazing!

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  22. meed2201 (58 months ago | reply)

    Eccezionale.......Complimenti

  23. iheartmuseums (58 months ago | reply)

    That is too incredible. Man, I love Toronto.

  24. DidierS (58 months ago | reply)

    great sunset, seen in Explore

  25. [ jon ] (58 months ago | reply)

    This is possibly one of the best photographs I've seen in a long time. Apart from the obvious subject, the composition, colours, and post-processing work are outstanding!!

    A definite favourite!

  26. Terry P (58 months ago | reply)

    Great shot I added it to my background

  27. mc_razza (58 months ago | reply)

    That's awesome. Just incredible. :)

  28. sulebryan (58 months ago | reply)

    It looks like an explosion at the point of the lighting hitting and contrasted with the cool blue sky it just absolutely amazing.

  29. Cyril BRETON (58 months ago | reply)

    Impressive sky and colours. Just breathless !

  30. mickymazda1 (58 months ago | reply)

    600 shots ... man, that's 25 rolls of film!!
    Brilliant picture.
    Post this magnificent shot to the Exemplary Shots - Flickr's BEST GROUP Exemplary Shot - LOGO copy

    Exemplary Shots - Flickr's BEST (Post 1 Award 3)

  31. Gary Newman (58 months ago | reply)

    Wow stunning work.
    The shot really draws you in and pays off in spades when you look closer. Must be seen large to appreciate.

  32. b5ml (58 months ago | reply)

    bang on

  33. Yannick Delmaire (58 months ago | reply)

    one more surreal capture...

  34. DTP David Thompson Photography (58 months ago | reply)

    amazing, well done, what a capture!!

  35. markus / luchs3333 [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)

    Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Best Worldphotos, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.

  36. Manav Gupta (58 months ago | reply)

    that's an awesome shot

  37. *SΛM (58 months ago | reply)

    Wow, great. I love the colours!

  38. joaquimb [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)

    Nice sunset shot, it's a good one :)

  39. Aramil Liadon (58 months ago | reply)

    Normally I love your pictures, but with this shot, you have made yourself a hero.... This is wonderful.... c'est magnifique.

  40. dano35ie (58 months ago | reply)

    Another Stunning Shot Sam

  41. *Visual Noise [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)

    Another amazing capture!

  42. Aaron of NEPA (58 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Right Place / Right Time, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    Awesome capture!!
    Faved.

    Seen in the group"Cloudoholics (limit 1)" (?)

  43. Aaron of NEPA (58 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I Saw The Light! (Post 1, Comment ANY 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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