lightning at sunset

i bet this would look awesome?.

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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(314 comments)

MoustacheMan says:

Simply amazing! The original size on my 24" 1920x1080 monitor looks fantastic.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

[ Bret ] Esque says:

!!!!!! amazing !!!!!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

FOTO FOOD says:

Sam you are amazing...and so is this photo....just beautiful! I look forward each day to see what you give us next.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

juedmar says:

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

Best regards,
J.Edu
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Arden M. says:

OMG! Incredible shot.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

negzZz says:

gorgeous
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

LTKonishi says:

I love this! Colors are amazing, beautiful scene.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

c o r e y d a v i s says:

Beautiful!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

PrevailingConditions says:

Incredible shot. Wonderful colors and the lightning is the icing on the cake.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

halloosin8 says:

Gold - you must be so pleased with this.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Blinder says:

Ok. You photos always impress me, but this is just amazing. Congrats on this capture. Unbelievable!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

eziozaia says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Бабуров Денис says:

nicely done!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

paulsmerdon says:

What an amazing shot! Simply beautiful.

Thanks for making the larger size available as well.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Opaz says:

wow...
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

finalmyfantasy says:

just freaking incredible

I want to take a photo like that one day :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

rgarg says:

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You are invited to add your wonderful picture to The Unforgettable Pictures Group
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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Sadjad.S says:

Fantastic and lovely
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Lord-Lance says:

Really outstanding shot and editing ... Great!

Greetings
Lance
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

fallenpieces says:

stunning pircture! i love the colours in it!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

dish.jockey says:

Incredible capture, Sam!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

GarnerWeb says:

Awesome!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

kobetsai says:

Wow~ so beautiful !!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

dondi rivera tawatao says:

niice
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Laserone ☆ Lauren says:

Holy cow this is amazing!

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

meed2201 says:

Eccezionale.......Complimenti
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

techihleetw says:

Nice Shot!!!Please post the excellent photo at
攝影人天堂(Post 1 Award 3)
Photographer Paradise
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

iheartmuseums says:

That is too incredible. Man, I love Toronto.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

DidierS says:

great sunset, seen in Explore
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Abdulwahab Al Fares says:

Amazing
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

[ jon ] says:

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!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Terry P says:

Great shot I added it to my background
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

mc_razza says:

That's awesome. Just incredible. :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

sulebryan says:

It looks like an explosion at the point of the lighting hitting and contrasted with the cool blue sky it just absolutely amazing.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Cyril BRETON says:

Impressive sky and colours. Just breathless !
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

mickymazda1 says:

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)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary Newman says:

Wow stunning work.
The shot really draws you in and pays off in spades when you look closer. Must be seen large to appreciate.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Musa. says:

bang on
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Yannick Delmaire says:

one more surreal capture...
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

DTP David Thompson Photography says:

amazing, well done, what a capture!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

markus / luchs3333 [deleted] says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Best Worldphotos, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Manav Gupta says:

that's an awesome shot
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

*SΛM says:

Wow, great. I love the colours!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

joaquimb says:

Nice sunset shot, it's a good one :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Aramil Liadon says:

Normally I love your pictures, but with this shot, you have made yourself a hero.... This is wonderful.... c'est magnifique.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

dano35ie says:

Another Stunning Shot Sam
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

*Visual Noise says:

Another amazing capture!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

STINNETT says:

WOW!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Aaron of NEPA says:

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)" (?)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Aaron of NEPA says:

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!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

handheld heartbeats says:

wow.. this is an amazing shot. love the colors
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

jeffreymunro says:

beautiful! just great!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

outlandk says:

Absolutely incredible. As always, well done.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

gleek.net says:

wow! amazing!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Damien [Phototrend.fr] says:

Wahou I love this picture, so beautiful
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

phirleh says:

Very cool Sam, I was driving home from Nova Scotia through Toronto during this storm and it was amazing, the red glow on the horizon was errie. I'm glad you were at a good vantage point to capture it.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

azadyasamin says:

wow.
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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

C Davy says:

beautiful shot
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Dawgbreath says:

Awesome just keep posting more and more
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Bruce M Walker says:

Yow! Super dramatic. Extremely sharp too; those bolts really stand out.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Yong Hwee says:

Wow! Blew me socks off.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

BigTallGuy says:

Stunning.....
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

champy1013 says:

great shot - haven't gotten the lighting shot ive been looking for yet
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Kailash Nadh says:

Truly mesmerizing in all aspects. Wonderful job!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

CaRøLiµa says:

an excelent work. . .It's so beautiful. Well done!!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

pilgrimgirl says:

I can't get enough of this pic--wow!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

David M. Zuber says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Jedi Photographer (Invited Photos Only~Post 1 Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

You are strong in the Force of Photography

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

n8agrin says:

Excellent capture. Thank you for providing larger sizes so we can really enjoy this work of patience and skill.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

JPKoudstaal says:

Thanks for the new desktop!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Xenoguy says:

fantastic colors! :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

vbsuresh says:

brilliant shot. just love this. great work.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

jlcmarcel says:

Bigger Size is really better, love this one.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani Cela says:

wow just well done, and yes the bigger size is better. This is why you need to do more bigger sizes :P
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

ariehsinger says:

brilliant sam!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

B-O-K says:

And the Oscar for best flick of 2008 goes to... ;-)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

la boo says:

jaw on floor - this is now my desktop (until the kids get offended and ask me to put them back up). ;)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

ianiousus says:

insane!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Steller Photography says:

crazy! Fabulous!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

noproblems says:

I find it so hard to believe it isn't photo shopped, superb!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

xserveg5 [deleted] says:

WOW!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

WasifH says:

Absolutely Stunning ... Great Shot!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

GettysGirl says:

Gorgeous! The colors are crazy beautiful! Very impressive. :o)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Lotte Gieles says:

Amazing...
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

saroy says:

Truly awesome.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Pagan Moth says:

this is awesome. bravo!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Pagan Moth says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called a brief history of the senses, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

AgniMax says:

wow thats amazing.. what a color

Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

amysgster says:

I'm speechless; man this is so amazing :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

..::Steph::.. says:

Amazing shot !
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

eleirys says:

awesome shot !!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

jen76me says:

Awesome! Great Capture!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

KurtFML says:

Gorgeous.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Wangbar says:

Thats a gold medal winner !
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

atmasphere says:

WOW!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

rivadock4 says:

Really sharp!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

tjgrewal505 says:

Amazing Photo......really crisp! awesome capture at the right moment! Fave.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

www.gloriacaro.com says:

buena angulación :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

chuckc72 says:

Wow!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

kretschpdx says:

Great job
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

cavemanz (Larry Zimmer) says:

I agree with all the above, WOW
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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