How this photographer’s second camera caught a blast of lightning among the fireworks
Summary
Photographer Seth Wenig captured a rare photo of lightning striking during a fireworks show in New York City on July 4, 2026. The lightning appeared above the city skyline, adding a unique element to the usual fireworks display.Key Facts
- The photo was taken from Bayonne, New Jersey, looking at New York City.
- The fireworks show was held on July 4, 2026, and was moved up earlier because of bad weather.
- Seth Wenig used two cameras: one handheld for fireworks and a second on a tripod to capture lightning.
- The second camera took photos every second with a slow shutter speed to catch lightning bolts.
- The lightning lit up the clouds and helped show the New York City skyline clearly.
- Famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and city buildings are visible in the photo.
- Wenig works for The Associated Press and has been a photographer in New York for nearly 20 years.
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