Chasing Lightning and Thunderbolts
Salem Alsawafi
For years, I endeavored to photograph lightning and thunderbolts against a stunning natural backdrop. However, the scarcity of rain made this task time-consuming. I had to learn a great deal about weather conditions and meteorology, as without this knowledge, capturing such images would have been impossible. I spent many long nights awake, tirelessly seeking the perfect moment to take the photo. Despite numerous attempts, I often failed due to the difficulty of having the lightning and thunderbolts within the frame. However, each failure only increased my determination and resolve to succeed. These images are the fruit of many years of labor, a testament to an extraordinary journey in the world of natural photography.
Stars, Lightning, Ghaf Tree$3,500
Ghaf Oasis with Lightning$3,300
The Samra Tree Under a Lightning Sky$3,300
Lonely Samra Tree Under Lightning$3,500
Two Lightning Strikes Near Ghaf Tree$3,300
Lightning Strikes Behind a Dry Tree$3,300
Lightning Beside the Samra Tree$3,300
Al Hamriya Beach Under Lightning$3,300
Framed Lightning Through Samra Branches$3,300
Violent Lightning Over Ghaf Oasis$3,300
Lightning Illuminates the Dunes of the Empty Quarter$3,300
Lightning Ignites the Sky at Sunrise$3,300
Thunderstorm Over the Dunes of the Empty Quarter$3,300
Admiring Lightning at Al Hamriya Beach$3,500
Lightning Illuminates Cracked Desert Land$3,300
Leaning Ghaf Tree Under Lightning$3,300