The cause of thunderbolts is the electrostatic charge caused by the moving water droplets and ice crystals in certain types of clouds. If the electrical voltage between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds is high enough, the bright arcs are created that lead to charge equalization.
Of course, everyone knows these luminous phenomena. They cannot be overlooked and often cannot be overheard, because they heat the air particles so much that they suddenly take up more volume and trigger the thunder.
However, capturing lightning in a photo is a difficult matter. You don't know when they light up, nor where exactly. In addition, they only shine for a very short moment. To land a "hit" under these conditions requires luck and skill.
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