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Dramatic lightning photographed over Lightning Ridge, NSW
Original: Lightning over Lightning Ridge, NSW, Oct 2, 2026. # nature # storm # Australia # lightning # photo # photography # phone
A striking photograph of lightning over Lightning Ridge in outback New South Wales is drawing attention online. The image, taken on October 2, 2026, was reportedly shot on a phone with no filters, and viewers are sharing it as an impressive example of storm photography from regional Australia.
Why now: The dramatic, unfiltered phone photograph of a lightning storm over the outback town is being widely shared for its striking quality.
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- Lightning over Lightning Ridge, NSW, Oct 2, 2026. # nature # storm # Australia # lightning # photo # photography # phonephoto # nofilters # PixelPro · Coolmccool@mastodon.au · 5
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