That is some fantastic fortune to be standing right in that spot with the camera rolling at that exact time! Awesome stuff
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Originally Posted by gregbradley
Fantastic lighting shots.
Does anyone know why lightning is jagged and not a smooth arc or straight line?
Greg.
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I'd say it is because current (flow of electrons) likes to flow through the path of least resistance. The resistance of the atmosphere is going to be determined by factors such as moisture and impurities present at a specific location and therefore won't be constant. The jagged arch is due to these variations in resistance from the static charge build up to earth.