Project 52 Week 28 - Lan Ha Lightning

Lan Ha bay can be accessed from Cat Ba Island and is a great alternative to the tourist trap of Ha Long Bay, offering the same experience in geographical wonder. We cruised the bay soaking in the sights of the towering Karst Limetone mountains and cliffs. Kayaking through secluded lagoons, under natural arches and swimming at tiny little beaches. We jumped off the boat into the temperate waters and ate fresh seafood lunches and dinners. We spent an evening on out a boat, anchored in the middle of a small area, calm and peaceful, except for the thunder storm that hit and flashed in fury with 50+ lightning strikes per hour. Into the darkness from dusk I shot, challenged by rain on the lens, being on a moving boat, low clouds and predominantly sheet lightning that wasn't touching down very often (it was mostly up in the clouds) it was a new experience in photographing lightning, but boy was it fun to be out there in such an amazing place taking it all in!

One of the few strikes that may have actually touched down. I love photographing lighting!!