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I've been trying to take a shot that perfectly encapsulates the fury of an electrical storm for some time and today I struck gold, although I was almost struck ...
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I've been trying to take a shot that perfectly encapsulates the fury of an electrical storm for some time and today I struck gold, although I was almost struck myself in the process!
After getting this snap I decided i wasn't done, until a bright flash and tremendous rumble from the skies told me it was perhaps my cue to make a run for it. I darted back to retrieve my fins before legging it towards North Curly Surf Club. Being 6ft 6 I was the tallest landmark on the beach and could feel the electric shocks zapping my neck from my wetsuit zipper. I got down low and bolted, out of breath and almost collapsing as I reached the surf club.
I don't know if it was the friction building up from me running in a rubber wetsuit or how close I actually came to being struck but that was close enough for me!
But hey, I got to sit down briefly and watch the spectacular light show, then the hail hit!!
Lesson learnt today: 'Don't be greedy!'

Camera: ‪Canon 5d iii‬ + 600ex flash ‪in a ‎aquatech‬ housing.

Specs: 1/1000sec, f/9, iso1250 at 15mm

Photographer: The Froth Lab

Date: 05/12/2014
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janland PRO+
 
janland January 10, 2015
Fantastic capture! Beautiful composition, light and color! Congrats!
Chlebicki Platinum
 
Chlebicki January 15, 2015
Amazing photo!
tropicala
 
tropicala January 18, 2015
Superb and congrats!
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