The bugle was busy cowering on his sofa, whilst this brave soul took these spectacular photos of the lightning on Wednesday evening.
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August 7, 2008...10:53 am
Riders on the Storm
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August 7, 2008 at 11:18 am
In the first shot that main strike looks like it’s hit the Tea Hut. I didn’t go over to check but I hope it’s still there and hasn’t been reduced to kindling.
August 7, 2008 at 11:21 am
I might pop up later and double-check!
August 7, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Incredible shots.
August 7, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Absolutely! Not by me though! I always wonder whether you have to sit out in the rain hoping not to get struck, or whether it’s just luck that you happen to be riding past – it must need a tripod and a certain amount of preparation first though?
August 7, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Time for a little music….
http://www.seeqpod.net/search/?plid=2301bceb6c
August 7, 2008 at 1:36 pm
If you squint, you might see me walking to the pub beneath that!
August 7, 2008 at 1:56 pm
great photographs! Very atmospheric.
August 7, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I just went and had a look – the tea hut is still present and correct (or present and violating planning regulations, depending upon who you talk to…)
August 8, 2008 at 1:09 am
Glad you like the shots :D
It was a bit scary out there with a tripod on the Heath but I kept close to a lamp post in the hope that it would get hit instead of me, not sure if that’s good science though. Luckily no rain, despite a good supply of carrier bags in readiness.
Very glad to hear that the tea hut hasn’t become a melee of burgers, wood splinters and motorists.