Benjamin Hams, Thunderstruck Wallaroo (URBAN 2025)

Would you risk it all for this shot? The thunder was defining as was the resounding crack of lightning, mother nature was truly putting on a show! As the lightning was dancing it's way across the sky the rain began to slowly drizzle. I had just bought a new camera, as I watched the spectacle unfold I remember asking myself 'is it worth it?'. I had no way of shielding my camera from the elements but in the end curiosity killed the cat. I set my camera up on a tripod and began shooting 90 second exposures. The storm drew nearer and the rain heavier. I knew that I would only have one or two more chances before I would have to take my setup inside. That's when it happened. The sky lit up, the accompanying thunder was so loud, as if it demanded to be feared! Finally, the shot was complete and I retreated inside. So I ask you again 'would you risk it all for this shot?' (Image is a single 90second exposure and not a composite)

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