Photo from High-Speed Camera Reveals How Lightning Rods Work
Scientists used a camera that records at 40,000 frames per second to capture a novel photo that reveals how lightning rods behave.
Photographer Captures Lightning Striking Christ the Redeemer Statue
A photographer describes his photo of lightning striking the Christ the Redeemer Statue as a "dream come true."
EU Gives Final Approval to Law that Will Force Apple to Use USB-C
The European Union (EU) today gave its final approval which demands that by 2024, the USB-C port will become mandatory for a range of electronic devices including mobile phones, tablets, and headphones.
EU Votes to Make USB-C the Charging Standard by 2024
It finally happened: The European Parliament (EP) voted to make almost all electronics USB-C compatible.
Epic Lightning Storm and Swirling Star Trails Caught in One Incredible Photo
Photographer Marc Sellés Limós captured this photo of an epic lightning storm while also encapsulating star trails caused by the Earth's rotation.
Lightning Strikes at Exact Moment Girlfriend Accepts Marriage Proposal
Wedding photographer Danika Camba captured a once-in-a-lifetime photo when lightning struck at the exact moment a woman said "yes" to her boyfriend's marriage proposal.
The Nikon Z9’s ‘Pre-Release’ Feature Makes Lightning Triggers Obsolete
If you’ve ever tried to photograph lightning during the daytime, you know it’s almost impossible. By the time you press the shutter button, it’s gone. That’s why lightning triggers, while no guarantee of success, exist. But the addition of the new “Pre-release” feature in the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera now makes those triggers obsolete. It guarantees success, as I found out last week.
Scientists Reveal New Info on ‘Giant Jets’ of Lightning in the Atmosphere
Thanks to new 3D radio and optical mapping, scientists have published more information on a phenomenon called a "gigantic jet," which is a massive electrical discharge that exits the top of a thunderstorm and connects with the lower edge of space.
Perfect Timing: Spectacular Photo of a Lightning Bolt Under a Double Rainbow
Thanks to his experience and special tools, photographer Jason Rinehart was able to position himself to capture a perfectly-timed photo of a bolt of lightning striking underneath a double rainbow.
U.S. Senator Reiterates the Need for a Common Mobile Charging Cable
Senator Elizabeth Warren has reiterated her stance that consumers should not have to continue to buy new and different charging cables for their mobile devices.
Senators Want US to Follow EU and Adopt a Common Charging Cable
A group of United States senators has written a letter to the U.S. Commerce Department advocating that the country should follow the European Union's decision to force all electronics manufacturers to adopt a common charging cable.
European Union Says All Smartphones Must Charge with USB-C by 2024
In a move that is being called a major blow to Apple's proprietary Lightning port, the European Union has come to an agreement that will require all smartphone manufacturers that sell in Europe to use the common USB-C port.
Storm-Chasing Photographer’s Car Struck by Lightning on Camera
A storm-chasing photographer was out in Iowa documenting a tornado when the car he was driving was struck and disabled by a bolt of lightning. The hair-raising incident was caught on multiple cameras.
Rotolight AEOS 2 LED Review: A Colorful and Easy to Use Hybrid Light
Rotolight, an award-winning LED lighting company based in the UK, has recently released the $1,399 AEOS 2, a circular LED that can be used as a constant video light as well as a strobe for still work and has zero recycle time. As an added bonus, the light features a series of built-in filters and gels that allow users to create nearly any look and mood imaginable and a mobile app for controlling and changing settings when the lights are in awkward and precarious positions.
Photographer Captures Rare Red Sprites in the Night Sky
Landscape photographer Paul M Smith has captured an incredible photo of rare red sprites in the night sky. The dazzling display looks like a fireworks show put on by Mother Nature.
The Story Behind Los Angeles’s Rare Lightning Storm Photos
My name is Emeric Le Bars and this is the story of how I captured some insane, extremely rare photos of a lightning storm in Los Angeles, without really planning anything.
Chasing Storms: Photographing a Monsoon and Dramatic Lightning
Photographer Michael Shainblum has shared the behind-the-scenes footage of capturing picturesque monsoon formations as well as a powerful and dramatic lightning storm, all shot on a Sony 16-35mm f/4 lens.
Apple Unhappy as the EU Proposes Mandatory USB-C on All Devices
The European Commission, which is the executive arm of the European Union (EU), has announced plans to force electronics manufacturers, from smartphones to handheld video game consoles, to use USB-C in an effort to reduce waste, and Apple is not happy about it.
The Challenges and Thrills of Storm Chasing Photography
Two storm chasing photographers have shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to get the perfect shot in unpredictable and often dangerous weather conditions. As you can see in the 13-minute video above, this type of photography is not for beginners or the faint-hearted.
Teens Snap Selfie At Exact Moment They’re Struck by Lightning
Three teens posed to take a selfie together when lightning struck the trio. That exact moment was captured on camera.
How I Chase and Photograph Storms and Lightning Strikes
As someone who loves to seek out and photograph unique weather events, I’m always excited to see a thunderstorm brewing over New York City, and of course my home, the Jersey Shore! There’s always something exciting to look forward to while you’re out storm chasing, including rainbows, storm clouds, fog, and of course, lightning!
These are the World’s First Photos of Lightning
In the 1880s, photographer William Jennings set out to prove that lightning was a far more varied and volatile thing than a simple zig zag in the sky. After some trial and error, he ultimately succeeded, capturing what is often shared online as "the world's first photograph of lightning."
A Star-Stack Timelapse of a Lightning Storm in Hawaii
Star stacking is a popular technique astro-photographers use to create photos and time-lapses of star trails. But what do you get when a lightning storm is also in the frame? Maui-based photographer Joe Domrad created a mesmerizing time-lapse that will show you.
Photos of Intense Lightning Storms in Volcanic Eruptions
Francisco Negroni is a Chilean freelance photographer has spent years pointing his camera at volcanic eruptions. Over time, he has captured a series of incredible photos showing the lightning of "dirty thunderstorms" that are found in massive volcanic plumes.
How this Epic Volcano Photo Was Shot
While some may think that award-winning photos are simply snapshots created at the right place and right time, there's often a huge amount of time, effort, and dedication that goes into the process. For Mexican photographer Sergio Tapiro, it was over 15 years and over 300,000 photos.
This Epic 4K Film Captures the Beauty of Lightning at 1,000FPS
Photographer and filmmaker Dustin Farrell spent the summer chasing lightning with a $110,000 Phantom Flex4K high-speed camera. What resulted was this 4K short film, titled "Transient," that shows the epic beauty of lightning in 1,000fps slow motion.
Lightning Strikes Feet Away from Man While His Camera is Rolling
A man in Norway has captured what it's like to have a lightning bolt strike just feet away. Watch the 1.5-minute video above to see the terrifying experience from his perspective (warning: turn your speakers down because it's extremely loud).
This Lightning Photo is 5.45 Gigapixels
Gigapixel photos and lightning photos are generally created two different ways. One requires a mosaic of photos stitched together, and the other is usually a wide-angle view that's exposed at the moment of a lightning strike. That's what makes photographer Dan Piech's image "The Hand of Zeus" so amazing: it's a 5.449-gigapixel photo of a lightning strike in New York City.
My Model Triggered a Lightning Self-Portrait, And She Nailed It
My model triggered this photo of herself holding a light-painting tube with lightning in the background. I did a 30-second edit of this picture at the airport in Albuquerque and posted it right away on Instagram. It went bananas.
‘Fractal’ is a Timelapse That Shows the Fury of Supercell Thunderstorms
"Fractal" is a gorgeous new 3-minute-long time-lapse film by Chad Cowan, a Kansas-based photographer who has spent 10 years, 100,000+ miles, and tens of thousands of shutter clicks chasing and shooting storms across the Midwest. This "stormlapse" in particular captures the awe-inspiring beauty and fury of supercell thunderstorms.