Lightning Crashes, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

The Isle of Procida is one of the islands in the Bay of Naples. Shooting lightning storms is not my forte but I was reasonably lucky with this lightning strike.

Procida is one of the islands on the Campi Flegrei - the Flegrean Fields, and is therefore volcanic in nature. It's history dates back to the 15th century BC, with Achean remnants having been found. Greek settlers arrived in the 8th century BC.

This island is my happy place. If I ever win the lottery, you'll know where to find me...sitting on my balcony, overlooking my Bay of Naples, sipping on limoncello and munching on prosciutto and mozzarella di bufala.

ChrisJ, snunney, pajaran, jean113, Fis2, ktanska, cornejo, Cricri, tyro, worldcitizen, PaulVDV, macjake trouve(nt) cette note utile

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snunney (130967) 2017-10-31 4:28

Ciao Lisa,
Your postings are few and far between these days, but I see that you have been on your holidays again and we have the pleasure of this beautiful image. Perfectly exposed and very well framed. Delightful warm colours whilst the strip of sky complete with lightening strike supplies some cool contrast. Exceptional clarity.

holmertz (101880) 2017-10-31 4:45

Hello Lisa,
There is a splendid blue hour atmosphere among these houses and the warm light of the lamps. What a beautiful place to watch darkness approaching while sipping on the wine and munching on the prosciutto and mozzarella. The lightning crashing into the sea is an amazing cherry on this tasty cake. You timed the shot so well.
Kind regards,
Gert

ChrisJ (171146) 2017-10-31 4:45

Hi Lisa

A spectacular evening view with flawless sharpness and good color and saturation. I am sure you are aware Campi Flegrei is a dormant super volcano and lately there have been earthquakes (Ischia) and a family of 3 swallowed up by a collapsing crater. (Solfatara) Despite the fact they ignored the fences and keep out signs I still feel very sorry for them. You might have to have a plan 'b' and a residence on Capri if the super volcano continues to become more active!

"The Campi Flegrei caldera was formed 39,000 years ago in a blast that threw hundreds of cubic kilometres of lava, rock and debris into the air. 200 km3 ie a VEI level 7. The highest is 8. Vesuvius in 79ad was a VEI 5 with 'only' 3.3 cubic metres ejected. A baby against that 200 km3!

It was the largest eruption in Europe in the past 200,000 years, according to scientists." Tfs!

lousat (138521) 2017-10-31 4:49

Ciao Lisa,spettacolare cattura di Procida durante il temporale,sei stato fortunata,forse è stato l'unico di tutta l'estate..ehehe...la fortuna poi ti ha fatto scattare nel momento del lampo sul mare,ed è un grande valore aggiunto alla foto gia' strapitosa. Per fortuna che ho gia' mangiato,le tue note finali sono davvero appetitose...ehehe....buona serata,Luciano

Sergiom (117241) 2017-10-31 6:43

Ciao Lisa,

On voit bien maintenant où tu étais cachée au mois de septembre. Il y a pire endroit au monde que sur la côte italienne. Tu étais bien installée pour photographier le village à l'heure bleue et en bonus tu as réussi à saisir l'éclair au large. Une petite merveille.

Amicalement

Serge

dta (98848) 2017-10-31 7:34

Ciao Lisa ,
A superb night view of this so picturesque village . A place on my travel list , for sure .
Regards

gervaso (28177) 2017-10-31 9:05

Hello, Lisa!

The light was perfectly managed in this beautiful capture of the city at the blue hour, which gives wonderful colors to the scene! The high POV is great to show it, and the lightning in the background is a great detail! Wonderful composition! Very good job!

jean113 (27585) 2017-10-31 10:07

Hello Lisa, a lovely scene with the lightning an added bonus!
The fading light still allows us to see the town and the yellow lights are particularly eye catching.
The high point of view works really well.

Your dreams if you win the lottery sound very inviting!
Regards Jean.

Fis2 (169589) 2017-10-31 10:51

Witaj Lisa!
Very nice view.
Amazing light makes impression.
Excellent frame and colors.
Very well done.
Warm regards from Poland.
Krzysztof

ktanska (44416) 2017-10-31 11:23

Hi Lisa,
Beautiful blue hour view where golden toned lights look wonderful. The lightning is just an extra detail on theis case but of course a welcome one. I think I would like to see a bit more of the boat harbour.
Kari

cornejo (61504) 2017-10-31 11:26

Hello dear Lisa, very good photography of this beautiful and interesting night composition, very well captured in this beautiful image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Excellent and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

Silvio1953 (220443) 2017-10-31 11:28

Ciao Lisa, gran POV, favolosa luce, perfetta esposizione con dettagli strabilianti per una notturna, poi Procida è un incanto, bravissima, un caro abbraccio Silvio

Cricri (176) 2017-10-31 11:35

Hi dear Lisa
Excellent POV, plongeant et profond, bien pris a heure bleu, les lumières crée une ambiance agréable, belle présentation
bisous
cricri

Tue (91450) 2017-10-31 12:15

Hello Lisa,
Wow, this is a really spectacular photo, amazing that you got this lightning bolt crashing into the sea in the background. The town in the foreground looks so peaceful, a lovely, quiet night with so many lovely small houses illuminated beautifully with such great golden hues. Excellent photo work, superb sharpness too.
Lars

tyro (30513) 2017-10-31 14:54

Carissima Lisa,

It is indeed lovely to be back here on TE and it's even lovelier when I am greeted by a stunning photograph taken by yourself!

I'm sure that you will agree that catching that lightning strike was down to sheer serendipity, good luck or, perhaps, the grace of God. However, there was no luck involved in capturing this stunning photograph with such finely balanced composition, such beautiful lighting and colours, perfect exposure and impeccable details and sharpness - that was purely as a result of experience, skill, determination and good ol' blood, sweat and tears.

A photograph that I should have loved to have taken and one of which you must be justifiably proud. And a note, in your inimitable style, delightfully combining history, geology, volcanology, gastronomy as well as your dreams for the future. I hope they come true! :)

Fabulous!

Un abbraccio,

Giovanni. xx

emka (157280) 2017-10-31 23:52

Ciao cara Lisa,

Are you in Europe again? It is a new picture. I made a day trip from Pozzuoli to Procida, so I haven't seen the island in this marvelous evening light, but I remember this view very well. Interesting to see this lightning strike, perfect timing!. Fabulous picture.

Kind regrad s Malgo

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-11-01 4:05

Hi Lisa
It makes me feel warm just looking at this blue hour shot with glittering light, colours & atmosphere! and talk about being in the right place at the right time!; an excellent bang on shot and what a highly impressive lightning bolt lit up the horizon which is superbly blended to hold the eye together. Your lighting control is second to none that nothing appears to be under or over-exposed revealing all that lovely detail of this charming coastal town. In fact
there's so much to look at from this shooting point. Remarkable lens work, Congrats and tfs
Best regards

worldcitizen (15930) 2017-11-01 11:54

Hello Lisa,
The warm, golden lighting in this scene is so mesmerizing that I almost don't notice the lightning off to the side. Once I do see it though, I realize that you captured this lightning strike perfectly. The town looks so calm and clear, and yet a storm is raging not too far away. It's a beautiful view. :-)

PaulVDV (62746) 2017-11-01 12:00

Hello Lisa,
Can you believe I've ever passed this island on my way to Ischia and I didn't go off the boat on Procida ?
Since then I've often regretted it, especially when I see photos like this one.
The yellow illumination adds a lot to the charm of the picture.
From your high point of view you've captured this labyrinth-like village very attractively with the sea at both sides.
A very moody picture.
Best regards, Paul

macjake (98256) 2017-11-01 15:21

Hi Lisa
yes, i remember you saying this is like your home away from home, your dream location. and now that i've been here its easy to understand why.

so happy for you that you're able to go back here again and take some time off from your busy work schedule. do you stay here or do you stay in Naples? Just curious.

lovely shot with its many different moods and colours, the lightning is a total surprise bonus! cheers
craig

maloutim (13617) 2017-11-06 4:27

Hi Lisa,
What a great effect given by this lit-up quarter by the sea, under the fires of lightning ! You were lucky indeed to catch the lightning blade going right into the sea !
What strikes me is the calmness of the sea in the storm.
Congratulations for this beautiful shot !
Kind regards.
Marie-Louise.

Juzo (2151) 2017-12-19 23:06

Hi Lisa,

I hope all is well, a beautiful shot, that lighting is timed to perfection :) I need to visit Napoli one day.

Cheers,
Justin

fabianoleite (13575) 2018-01-09 3:55

Hi, Lisa. I really like this multitude of colorful constructions combining with the boats. And on top of that, a lightining bolt, what a timing. Very well done. Have a wonderful new year and congratulations on the work!

LuisGustavoLima (5184) 2018-01-27 6:28

Olá, Lisa!

O relâmpago ao fundo é fantástico, é um detalhe excelente para a foto. A nitidez da foto é muito boa também, as luzes estão bem bonitas e podemos ver bons detalhes das casas. Ótimo enquadramento e ponto de vista mais alto.