Chelsea Hart, Thrill of the Strike (PLACES 2021)

It was the middle of Autumn when I decided to chase this evening storm. I had followed this storm from inland all the way to the beach, through rain, hail and freezing cold wind. After having my camera set up in the sand dunes for two gruelling hours, I finally caught a glimpse of lightning. This shot was the result of an unforgettable show of lightning bolts over the bluff at Ocean Grove.

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