Lightning Striking the Colombo Lotus Tower

Some photos take a lot of patience and hard work. My shot of lightning hitting the Colombo Lotus Tower is one of them. I waited for months to capture this moment. Every time it rained, I set up my camera in an open space, hoping for lightning. Many days were disappointing. Some days it only rained without thunder. Other days, the rain was so heavy that I couldn’t even set up my camera. But I never gave up. One day, my dream finally came true. As a storm rolled in, I set up my Sony A7RV camera with the Sony 24-70mm GM II lens. Just before the heavy rain started, a lightning bolt struck the Lotus Tower, and I caught the moment I had been waiting for. Here are the camera settings I used: Aperture: f/11 ISO: 100 Exposure: 20 seconds The 20-second exposure allowed me to catch the lightning strike. I used f/11 to keep the scene sharp and ISO 100 to make the photo clear and free of noise. This photo wasn’t just about the camera or settings—it was about waiting, trying, and never giving up. After months of effort, I finally captured my dream shot, and it was worth it.