“The reason lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn’t there the second time.”
-Willie Tyler

All the more reason to get that perfect lightning photo the first time!

Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to take flabbergasting shots of this summer’s lightning storms: how to keep the camera still, how long to leave the shutter open, what to get in the shot.

Just remember to stay grounded and not be the tallest thing in the field, OK?

How to Photograph Lightning

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Photo credits: krunkwerke

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