This story appears in the August 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine ... as Samaras was of triggered lightning. (“Isn’t he just interested in pretty pictures?” Winn had asked me ...

Lightning at Huntington Beach, Ohio In April 2009, Photo of the Day featured nature photographs. While at Huntington Beach in Bay Village, Ohio, I saw a storm approaching fast out of the north.

If you are outside, seek refuge in a car or grounded building when lightning or thunder begins. • If you are caught outside away from a building or car, stay clear of water bodies and tall ...