Nature's light show

Peter Hammer

Nature's light show

Nature put on a stunning light show on Friday 30th October over Port Phillip Bay. It went on for several hours with lightning covering almost 1/3 of the sky. This was taken from the beach at Beaumaris.

Nikon D90 Sigma 10-20mm lens @ 10mm

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Nature's light show by Peter Hammer
Nature's light show by Peter Hammer
  • headygirl

    headygirl

    wow… gorgeous !

  • Peter Hammer

    Peter Hammer

    Thanks Headygirl.

  • Thomas Anderson

    Thomas Anderson

    Amazing photo, i got a few of that storm too =D got to love Melbourne weather.

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Thomas. You live very near to me :-) If you have any questions just ask and I suggest that you join a camera club as you will learn a lot that way. SSPS is the one I belong to.

  • Thomas Anderson

    Thomas Anderson

    I didnt even know there were ones around here, my dad keeps telling me to join one lol. Where abouts is yours based and is there anyone i can contact?

  • Peter Hammer replied

    http://ssps-photographicclub.org.au/ You’ll get all the details from the website.

  • walela

    walela

    Wonderful shot!

  • Peter Hammer

    Peter Hammer

    Thanks walela.

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Great image Peter

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Cathy.

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    That’s a wow from me Peter … wonderful capture and presentation!♥

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Bev.

  • margo

    margo

    Love this collection of nature’s lightshow, Peter. I think this is my favourite.

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Margo for that great comment.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is brilliant Peter, the depth on the horizon is so wonderful. Beautiful work.

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Sharon.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Fabulous!!!!!

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Lorilee.

  • Haydee Yordan (Mariarena)

    Haydee Yordan...

    WOW, very nice capture!! ...what an instant!! Haydee

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Haydee. It was a magical evening.

  • katymckay

    katymckay

    Wow !!!!what a wonderful capture..absolutely fantastic!!!!I would have had my head under the blanket by now!!! which to me makes it all the more wonderful !!

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Katy. The lightning was a long way away so I was very safe :-) Sorry to hear about the breast cancer and I hope it is all under control. I do like your watercolour paintings.

  • Régis Charpentier

    Régis Charpentier

    Waoh! superb shot!

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Regis.

  • EmmaLeigh

    EmmaLeigh

    I’ve always dreamed of capturing a lightning shot like this. Truly beautiful. Nature’s fury unleashed…

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Elizabeth. I have tried a few times to get lightning shots but this was by far the most spectacular display I have seen.

  • lacitrouille

    lacitrouille

    What a fabulous image.

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Lacitrouille.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • Peter Hammer

    Peter Hammer

    WOW thanks Sharon!

  • GemmaWiseman

    GemmaWiseman

    A grand sight over Port Phillip Bay! Stunning night colours!

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Gemma.

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    that is a stunning capture! what a magnificent storm!

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks hsien-ku.

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    i love lightning storms
    so much energy in the air
    ♥t

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks Tonja.

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • Peter Hammer replied

    Thanks David.

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar 28 days ago

    wow, this is so fantastic Peter!

  • Peter Hammer replied 28 days ago

    Thanks for that wonderful comment Tereza.

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto 22 days ago

    Terrific scene, powerful and beautiful !

  • Peter Hammer replied 22 days ago

    Thanks Ale. It sure was spectacular.

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