February 6, 2007: Fireworks, comet, lightning - Page 2

Kingswood · 02-06-2007, 06:21 PM

The picture creates a whole new definition of the phrase "shock and awe".

xoxoxoBruce · 02-06-2007, 07:29 PM

The picture was posted, sent in by a reader, on an Australian site last Thursday. I was sure it must have been photoshoped because it's so incredible.
I was quite surprised to see APoD verify it was legit. One of the most amazing photos ever taken.

Gawa · 02-06-2007, 09:54 PM

So. Why do those three guys sitting together on the beach all have white t-shirts with black triangles on them?

umm...I think the guy on the left is female.

Can you imagine floating on a boat, on your back, under the point of explosion...???

SPUCK · 02-07-2007, 04:04 AM

No one seems to concerned about the lightning even though they're sittin

ducks.

Oh and Elspode

monster · 02-07-2007, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

So. Why do those three guys sitting together on the beach all have white t-shirts with black triangles on them?

Because for some people, a picture containing simultaneous lightining, comet and fireworks over water just isn't enough....

Elspode · 02-07-2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPUCK

Oh and Elspode

Thanks. *I* thought it was funny, but with the lack of any comment, I was beginning to feel like I'd picked the wrong photo to use for irreverence, since the original is so damn striking.

Sundae · 02-07-2007, 10:20 AM

I didn't realise how wide the picture was at first.
I could see the comet, and the fireworks, but I couldn't see any lightning no matter how hard I looked.

Imagine my awe when I scrolled across and saw the whole picture. Wow.

charmzny · 02-07-2007, 10:47 AM

I must be completely blind because I cannot see any lightning in this picture...Can someone point me in the right direction.

charmzny · 02-07-2007, 10:49 AM

Never mind...found it. I didn't scroll over to the right far enough. For a minute I thought I was losing my mind....

glatt · 02-07-2007, 10:49 AM

scroll over to the right

Edit: I see you got it. Never mind.

BigV · 02-07-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I didn't realise how wide the picture was at first.
I could see the comet, and the fireworks, but I couldn't see any lightning no matter how hard I looked.

Imagine my awe when I scrolled across and saw the whole picture. Wow.

Thank you SG. This is another example of what your teachers told you to encourage you to ask questions. "Don't be afraid to raise your hand. If you have a question, chances are others in the class have the same question." I got to ride free on your question.

Wow at the picture and Thanks for the tip!

Shawnee123 · 02-07-2007, 01:59 PM

Funny, I hadn't seen the lightning either, until SG said to scroll over. If I had only asked the question!

SPUCK · 02-08-2007, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Thanks. *I* thought it was funny, but with the lack of any comment, I was beginning to feel like I'd picked the wrong photo to use for irreverence, since the original is so damn striking.

Naw I looked at your post and thought, "Why did he just re-post the picture??!" Then noticed the 'idiot devices'. I almost fell out of my chair. It was an endorphin minute!

02-06-2007, 07:29 PM	#17
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The picture was posted, sent in by a reader, on an Australian site last Thursday. I was sure it must have been photoshoped because it's so incredible. I was quite surprised to see APoD verify it was legit. One of the most amazing photos ever taken. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-07-2007, 10:20 AM	#22
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I didn't realise how wide the picture was at first. I could see the comet, and the fireworks, but I couldn't see any lightning no matter how hard I looked. Imagine my awe when I scrolled across and saw the whole picture. Wow. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

02-07-2007, 01:59 PM	#27
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Funny, I hadn't seen the lightning either, until SG said to scroll over. If I had only asked the question! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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02-06-2007, 06:21 PM	#16
Kingswood Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, Vic Posts: 316	The picture creates a whole new definition of the phrase "shock and awe".

02-06-2007, 09:54 PM	#18
Gawa Sibling of the Commonweal Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	So. Why do those three guys sitting together on the beach all have white t-shirts with black triangles on them? umm...I think the guy on the left is female. Can you imagine floating on a boat, on your back, under the point of explosion...???

02-07-2007, 04:04 AM	#19
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	No one seems to concerned about the lightning even though they're sittin ducks. Oh and Elspode

02-07-2007, 10:47 AM	#23
charmzny Disorderly Disciplinarian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern New York State Posts: 21	I must be completely blind because I cannot see any lightning in this picture...Can someone point me in the right direction.

02-07-2007, 10:49 AM	#24
charmzny Disorderly Disciplinarian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern New York State Posts: 21	Never mind...found it. I didn't scroll over to the right far enough. For a minute I thought I was losing my mind....

02-07-2007, 10:49 AM	#25
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	scroll over to the right Edit: I see you got it. Never mind.

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