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Lightning Collection (#42)

"Unleashing the Power: Lightning Strikes RAF Leuchars and Dripstone Cliffs" RAF Leuchars has always been synonymous with power

Background imageLightning Collection: Lightning strkie on Beech tree in forest in the Vosges Alsace France

Lightning strkie on Beech tree in forest in the Vosges Alsace France
WAT-15160 Lightning strkie on Beech tree in forest in the Vosges Alsace France M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageLightning Collection: Lightening - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA

Lightening - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA
CAN-3761 Lightning Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Red Lightning For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Background imageLightning Collection: Franklin & Lighting 1758

Franklin & Lighting 1758
He invents the lightning rod to channel lightning into the earth and so protect buildings from lightning damage

Background imageLightning Collection: Chinese Lightning Goddes

Chinese Lightning Goddes
TIAN-MU, goddess & mother of lightning. She uses mirrors to send the lightning to earth

Background imageLightning Collection: Macbeth & Witches / Heath

Macbeth & Witches / Heath
Act I, Scene III Macbeth & Banquo are taken aback by the appearance of the three witches

Background imageLightning Collection: Chinese Thunder Spirit

Chinese Thunder Spirit
LEI-KONG the spirit of Thunder. He makes thunder with a hammer & drums, chases away evil spirits & punishes undetected criminals

Background imageLightning Collection: Franklin / Darton

Franklin / Darton
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN the American statesman, scientist and philosopher, with a view of his lightning conductor through the window

Background imageLightning Collection: Lightning and Ship 3

Lightning and Ship 3
A sailing warship, under half sail to keep from being driven by a storm onto the rocky coast, is struck by lightning on both its mainmast and foremast

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Lightning and Ship 2
The foremast of a sailing warship, anchored off the coast, is struck by a shaft of lightning which runs down to the deck

Background imageLightning Collection: Thunderbolt Misses Ship

Thunderbolt Misses Ship
A French sailing vessel has a narrow escape from a thunderbolt during a storm at sea

Background imageLightning Collection: Forked Lightning

Forked Lightning
Forked lightning over an English town

Background imageLightning Collection: Electricity Franklin

Electricity Franklin
Benjamin Franklin, by flying a kite in a stormy sky, demonstrates the electrical nature of storm-clouds, giving him the idea of a lightning conductor

Background imageLightning Collection: Prometheus & Fire

Prometheus & Fire
Against the wishes of Zeus - hence the lightning flashes ! - Prometheus brings fire to mankind, as well as the arts. For this he is punished, but mankind keeps the fire

Background imageLightning Collection: Lightning Strikes House

Lightning Strikes House
View of a farm house at Rasling End, near Hitchin in Hertforshire which was struck by lightning which has caused damage to the roof & windows

Background imageLightning Collection: Mississippi Operation

Mississippi Operation
Lightning flashes as Union forces land on Island number 10, where the Confederates have a battery which threatens river traffic

Background imageLightning Collection: The Plague of Hail

The Plague of Hail
God told Moses to tell Pharaoh that he would send a plague of hail, thunder and lightning which would destroy everything in the fields which he did

Background imageLightning Collection: Thunderstorm C1870

Thunderstorm C1870
A thunderstorm, with forked lightning, over the French countryside

Background imageLightning Collection: Thunder at Chartres 1360

Thunder at Chartres 1360
A thunderstorm at Chartres encourages Edward III to make the Peace of Bretigny

Background imageLightning Collection: B. Franklin / Cig. Card

B. Franklin / Cig. Card
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN American scientist, philosopher and statesman

Background imageLightning Collection: Waterspouts & Lightning

Waterspouts & Lightning
An electrical storm at sea with two waterspouts (a tiny ship can be seen in the distance)

Background imageLightning Collection: The Sorcerer Lancers, by Charles d Albert

The Sorcerer Lancers, by Charles d Albert
Cover for The Sorcerer Lancers, arranged from Arthur Sullivans music by Charles d Albert

Background imageLightning Collection: Fishing on Grand Banks

Fishing on Grand Banks
Fishing on the Grand Banks, Newfoundland




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"Unleashing the Power: Lightning Strikes RAF Leuchars and Dripstone Cliffs" RAF Leuchars has always been synonymous with power, but nothing quite matches the sheer force of the RAF Lightning F Mk. These magnificent aircrafts, like XM139, XM147, and XM164, were true marvels in the sky. Just as lightning electrifies a thunderstorm, these English Electric Lightnings illuminated the skies with their speed and agility. They were a sight to behold amidst dark clouds and roaring thunderstorms. Speaking of storms, imagine witnessing a Kraken attacking a ship during such tempestuous weather. The clash between nature's wrath and mythical creatures is truly awe-inspiring. But let us not forget about Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments. In his lab, bolts of electricity discharged with unparalleled intensity. It was here that he harnessed the power itself. Meanwhile at Dripstone Cliffs, nature put on its own spectacular show as lightning danced across the horizon. The raw energy crackled through every bolt illuminating those who dared to witness its might. The English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM989 from 56 Squadron RAF soared through the heavens like Thor fighting against Jotunes – an epic battle between man-made machinery and ancient legends. And who can forget Tesla's laboratory? Bolts of electricity would discharge dramatically in this space where innovation met danger head-on; it was here that new possibilities were born. In contrast to these intense scenes lies "Star Loco, " a lighthearted moment captured from Ealing Comedy's Titfield Thunderbolt - showcasing how even amidst chaos, humor finds its way into our lives. Finally, we have Panavia Tornado and SEPECAT Jaguar standing side by side with their contemporary counterpart - English Electric Lightning F6 - representing different eras united by their incredible capabilities in flight. Whether it be RAF Leuchars or the heart of a thunderstorm, it has always captivated our imagination.