Almost an accident... I was taking lightning shots, but none were hitting the ground. In the end I managed to get this one, luckily. One of the few that actually left the clouds.
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All I can say to this is "You lucky @!()%*$", though it look like you use a safety trick I thought up too. Shoot out the open window of your car. you and your gear stay dry and it is safer than standing around with a camera attached lightning rod in a lightning storm.
if this is real...amazing shot...but it sure looks a lot like a plugin i've seen for lightning...but again if it's real...they should model the plugin after your shot! :D 8
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