Lightning Collection (#9)

Spectators watch as fireworks explode in the sky as part of celebrations for Victory Day
Spectators watch as fireworks explode in the sky as part of celebrations for the Victory Day in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2016. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Fireworks fill the sky during the Diwali lights switch on in Leicester, Britain October 8, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The Wider Image: The Rio Grande under Trump
The US-Mexico border fence is seen in McAllen, Texas, U.S. May 10, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria SEARCH " BARRIA BORDER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES

Lightning strikes over Chacarita neighborhood during a thunderstorm in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 22, 2017. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Detail of an incandescent light bulb in Athens, Greece August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Coils of an incandescent light bulb are pictured in Pasadena
The coils of an incandescent light bulb are pictured in Pasadena, California, U.S. August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Street lights are seen at Corniche al Manara, in Beirut, Lebanon August 7, 2017. Picture taken August 7, 2017. REUTERS/ Mohamed Azakir TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lightning illuminates the sky above the Swiss Federal Palace in Bern
Lightning illuminates the sky above the Swiss Federal Palace (Bundeshaus) in Bern, Switzerland May 27, 2018. Picture taken May 27, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A lightning strikes are seen during a thunderstorm over the city of Minsk, Belarus, August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A woman burns incense as she prays at Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong, China, October 19, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

A lightning strikes in the sea off the shore of Artemida, Greece, November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Vassilis Triandafyllou

The moon is seen over houses and the Temple of Hercules at Amman Citadel, an ancient Roman landmark in Amman, Jordan October 7, 2019. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Lightnings strike in the sea off the shore of Artemida, Greece, November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Vassilis Triandafyllou

Silvan Lake, Custer State Park, Black Hills, Custer County, South Dakota, USA

Thunderstorm over Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Passo Giau, Selva di Cadore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Lightning across lake, with mixed flock of birds, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, July 2006

Guidlines
Marc Huybrighs

裂变
cvv

San Rafael Valley Sunset
Gary Perlow

The Flood
Gabrielle Halperin

Lightning striking inside the Grand Canyon during the 2023 Arizona Monsoon season, viewed from No Name Overlook between Pinal Point on the left and Lipan Point on the right

Kansas Power and Lightning
Rob Darby

Thunder and Lightning
Jing Quan

The Silent Sea
Terry F

Drowned and lighted
Ruslan Asanov

New Order
Nick Amanda

San Pedro Valley
Gary Perlow

Ribbon lightning hits a tree
Przemek Wielicki

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Mindaugas Žarys

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
Gary Perlow

Lightning Reflection
Mei Xu

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3526, Lightning II, reg. AO 6302, at Harewood House on 28 August 1972. Date: 1972

BAC Strikemaster Mk. 80 G-AWOS
BAC Strikemaster Mk.80 G-AWOS (msn EEP/JP/106), of the Royal Saudi Air Force, at The SBAC Farnborough Air Show on 16-22 September 1968. Seen with RSAF BAC Lightning F.53 G-AWON / 53-686. Date: 1968

WW2 Lightning Swoop
This illustrations shows British aircrafts performing a lightning swoop attack on enemy shipping, warehouses and wharves. Date: 1941

Cover design, Startling Stories, science fiction pulp magazine, September 1947 Date: 1947

Cornelian Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - two women trapped on the beach in a storm Date: 1812

Ship in a storm, The Tempest, Shakespeare
Ship in a storm illustrating The Tempest by William Shakespeare Date: 1904

Thunderstorm, by Jozef Chelmonski (1849-1914) in 1896. Polish painter. Oil on canvas. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018

Loickheed F-5G Lightning 44-53247
Loickheed F-5G-6-LO Lightning 44-53247 (MSN 422-8502), at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, AZ. (Transferred to the Musee de l'Air et /Espace, Le Bourget)

BAC Lightning F. 6 XS937 C
Royal Air Force - British Aircraft Corporation Lightning F.6 XS937 C (msn 95270), of No.23 Squadron, at RAF Upper Heyford on 25 May 1968. Date: 1968

39 Lightning
BAC Lightning F.6. This is one of the series of Graphics Training Aids (GTA) used by the United States Army to train their personnel to recognize friendly and hostile aircraft

BAC Lightning F. 3 XP696
BAC Lightning F.3 XP696 (msn 95120), of the Central Fighter Establishment, with Cadet Warrant Officer Jim Ashberry standing by the nose, on 27 September 1964. Date: 1964

English Electric Lightning F. 2 XN780
Royal Air Force - English Electric Lightning F.2 XN780 (msn 95133), at the RAF Finningley Battle of Britain Display in September 1963. Date: 1963

Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems

Lightning over Val di Funes Dolomites
Ti Wang

Supercell
Jun Zuo

Experience of lightning rod, 10 May 1752 by Thomas Francois Dalibard in Marly, 19th century (engraving)
2602853 Experience of lightning rod, 10 May 1752 by Thomas Francois Dalibard in Marly, 19th century (engraving) by French School

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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.