A powerful lightning bolt splits the night sky over Gander, Newfoundland, during a sudden Saturday storm. Captured just before midnight, this rare moment reveals the raw beauty and intensity of Atlant

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This image was captured just before midnight during a fast-moving Saturday night storm in Gander, Newfoundland. I had been tracking the storm and set up near a calm body of water, hoping for a clean lightning strike. When the bolt finally hit, it lit up the entire sky in a surreal electric blue. I used my Nikon D610 and timed the exposure to freeze that instant. The silhouetted trees, glowing water, and dramatic clouds came together to create a powerful visual moment that reflects the raw, unpredictable beauty of Newfoundland weather.
Taken By
Waqas Ali
Taken On
July 8, 2025
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Parks Weather, Seasons and Sky Provinces
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  • Focal: 24
  • Shutter speed: 2.5 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 2.8

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