I’m overjoyed to finally hold my camera in my hands again. The stormy weather has arrived, and with it, the lightning I’ve been eagerly waiting to capture. The last few days were unbelievably hot, making this storm feel like a dramatic end to the intense heatwave.
As the storm rolled in, the sky lit up with flashes of lightning. The thunder was so loud it felt like it was shaking the house. Our dog was just as excited as my husband and I. She seemed eager to join in the action, almost like she wanted to take photos too. Despite the booming thunder, she kept wanting to go outside. The wind was unbelievable, making it feel like we were in the middle of a tornado. We could hear trees breaking, and I saw some falling down, something you don’t see so often.
Our neighbor lost her entire garden and all her flowers to the storm. My balcony was a complete disaster. The storm was both amazing and scary. We lost electricity for almost an hour, which added to the eerie feeling of the night. But I still managed to get some good photos.
The next day, the weather was almost the same, but there was no sign of lightning as the storm had moved on. It was a relief, but I couldn’t help but miss the excitement of the night before. The storm left behind a mix of destruction and beauty. Three days of unbelievable heat followed by nights with amazing storms—this summer is turning out to be crazy! I’m excited to see what else it will bring. Finally, my vacation has started, so I have time to relax and wait for the next storm to catch. This summer promises to be full of surprises, and I’m ready for whatever comes next.
"Serenity isn’t the peace away from the storm, it’s the peace at the eye of the storm." - Ed Martin
