Photographer Captures Enormous Red Sprite in the Sky and Perseid Meteor Shower
A photographer has captured a remarkable image showing a giant red sprite that appeared on the night of the Perseid meteor shower which he also caught on camera.
Wedding Photographer Uses Thunderstorm as Epic Backdrop For Bride and Groom
They say rain on your wedding day is good luck, but what about a full-blown thunderstorm? That's what photographer Ashley Patton was faced with but she used the bad weather to make an incredible set of photos.
Check Out This Powerful Thunderstorm as Seen from Space
Swedish astronaut Marcus Wandt recently returned from a three-week mission on the International Space Station (ISS) and captured some incredible photos and videos during his time in orbit, including footage of a powerful thunderstorm.
Photographer Captures Ultra-Rare Red Ring of Light Over Italy
A photographer has captured a rare and mysterious phenomenon called ELVE which appears as a massive red ring of light in the sky and is generated from thunderstorm clouds.
Photojournalist Consistently Captures Unique Angles of NYC’s Skyline
Photojournalist Gary Hershorn has a distinctive flair for enchanting luminosity and utilizing unconventional vantage points. This is a persistent challenge when shooting one of New York City's most popular subjects: its skyline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How I Shot the Milky Way Rising Above a Thunderstorm
I have captured photos of stars above distant thunderstorms before, but I never imagined I would be able to capture the Milky Way above a nearby thunderstorm. While out storm chasing in Eastern Montana on June 4, 2018, that's exactly what happened.
How to Photograph Lightning: Helpful Tips for Nailing the Shot
Lightning is an amazing subject to try and photograph. Dazzling. Unpredictable. Fulfilling. I’ve been documenting the long arm of Zeus for more than two decades and still love it. First using transparencies and negatives, then digital. There are many ways to be creative when it comes to photographing lightning.
Pilot Captures Incredible Thunderstorm Photo from 37,000 Feet
If you're less-than-impressed with lightning captured at 240fps by an iPhone 6 Plus, then let this photo act as our apology. Captured from 37,000 feet above the Pacific ocean, it is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular aerial storm images we have ever seen.
This Time-Lapse Captures a Wet Microburst Dumping Water Onto Tucson, Arizona
On August 8th, 2015, Tucson, Arizona-based photographer Bryan Snider took his camera out …
How to Photograph Lightning, From Start to Finish
Now that storm season for North America is either already here (or coming soon), I thought it would be a good time to write a tutorial on how to photograph lightning.
Lightning is a very elusive beast that many seem to struggle with, so read on, and by the end you will be able to hunt and capture it like a pro!
Fire in the Sky: Severe Lightning Storm Captured Through Stacked Photos
Why settle for one boring lightning bolt when you can show 70+ bolts in the same photograph? Photographer Chris …