A Maltese photographer, Dwardu, has captured an extraordinary moment during this week’s stormy weather a lightning bolt hitting Filfla at the precise second it made contact.
The photo, now making the rounds online, was first shared by Maltese Islands Weather, who described the strike as one of the most striking images to emerge from the recent wave of unsettled weather across the islands.
The shot highlights just how intense the early December conditions have been, with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning dominating the skies. It’s not often that nature offers up a moment this dramatic, and even rarer that a camera is pointed in exactly the right direction when it happens.
A remarkable capture that’s quickly become the standout weather photo of the week.
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