It's lightning, but very far away, behind the clouds, and it can last for hours. You don't hear thunder, it's too far away, but the effects are a sight.
I've been trying for some time now to get some shots of it, and believe me, it's not easy. Apart from figuring out where the focus should go (there's no initial light to figure that out, between flashes you're staring at a pitch black sky, and infinity focus seems to be too far), there's the issue of exposure and shutter time, and not to forget opening that shutter at exactly the right time...
And then, let's not talk about the mosquitos, which make any outdoor activity here a challenge, especially in the middle of the night.
Here's my first attempts after a lot of experimenting and some itchy bumps. It has some camera shake, which makes the whole photo a bit fuzzy...
Click on the photo for the larger version...I'll be trying this again soon, when the occasion arises, since I now have some idea about the right settings. I'll have the mosquito repellent ready... hopefully with better results and less bumps...
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