Friday, February 14, 2014

A lightning bolt to the top of the world's tallest building reminds us how cool it is when heaven and earth collide in violence

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Photographer Michael Shainblum named this picture "Tesla Tower" and said he stood out in the rain four hours trying to get it. I'd say, "well done." It's the most spectacular picture of this kind I've ever seen. I guess a lightning bolt to the top of the world's tallest building reminds us how cool it is when heaven and earth collide in violence.

May lightning strike for you too this Valentine's day. I'll be back next Wednesday as Monday is a holiday.
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18 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    That's a shot of a lifetime.

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  2. mshatchFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Very cool pic!

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  3. PT DillowayFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    You're taking off for President's Day? Really? Come on, that's barely even a holiday. Woof, woof. That's the sound of you doggin' it out there.

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  4. M.J. FifieldFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    That's a pretty amazing shot.

    Enjoy your holiday.

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  5. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    @P.T.: I get President's Day off. So yeah, it's a holiday.

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  6. mooderinoFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Has he not heard of Photoshop? Kidding aside, that's an amazing snap.

    mood
    Moody Writing

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Wooooooooooo! That's amazing. Lightning photos are always fucking incredible!

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  8. AdamFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    that is pretty cool

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  9. Liz A.February 14, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    I wonder how often that building gets hit by lightning. I would think it would be pretty frequently. Being the tallest building and all.

    Still, an amazing shot. (Getting a pic of lightning is hard.)

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  10. Sheena-kay GrahamFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Epic. I was thinking beauty but I guess violence works too.

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  11. Rusty CarlFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    I read that he ruined one of his cameras trying to get that shot. I'm glad he got something epic out of it, otherwise it would have been a costly attempt.

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  12. Intangible HeartsFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    The difference between stubbornness and perseverance is art.That photo took a lot of waiting in the rain and it is spectacular.

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  13. dolorahFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    Yes, that is cool. Nature is awesome. Have a good weekend.

    .....dhole

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  14. Elise FallsonFebruary 15, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    Zeus, showing off again.

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  15. HelenaFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    That really is a gorgeous shot. I have this thing about lightning photos -- a split second of dangerous beauty.

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  16. Jay NoelFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    That's just amazing. That would make a great print or poster too.

    I was stuck by myself in a hotel room on Valentine's. Had a convention to go to (why they hold it every Valentine's Day Weekend is beyond me).

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  17. DEZMONDFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Here in Serbia we are incredibly proud of our scientist Tesla!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    That is an amazing shot. Four hours is what I call dedication.

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