We had a Thunderstorm last night and I was awake to shoot some lightning.
The first is from the Pentax K-1 and Pentax 15-30 zoom lens. I used the Strike finder 2 to trigger the shutter and the 2nd was shot using my Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra and the Lightning Camera App.
Not my pix, but the Philadelphia Inquirer captured these of the smoke that settled over the city this past week.
From across the Delaware River
Those dimly visible lights are a 757 descending into Philadelphia International Airport.
This is taken of the Philadelphia skyline from less than a mile away.
To use the Inky's own description, "The sun goes down behind “The Punter” statue located on the perimeter of a Citizens Bank Park parking lot."
The sun setting behind the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Philadelphia City Hall seen from the top of the Art Museum steps*- less than 2 miles.
The Center City skyline from about 5 miiles away in West Philadelphia**.
Fans at Citizens Bank Park during the Phillies-Tigers game on Tuesday night. The Wednesday night game was postponed to Thursday due to the smoke. They played Thursday, even though health conditions were barely better, if at all.
Be safe out there. The Major suggests that you consult the EPA website to check air conditions where you live.
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Made on my girlfriend's balcony with a Nikon Coolpix L31 bought for €10.00 at a flea market. This camera definitely has its limitations, however functions adequately for everyday use.