I took this photo in August of 2020 when the Bay Area witnessed a significant lightening storm that started in the middle of the night and died off in the morning. I would have taken a picture this month, although I felt that we didn’t have many significant storms. I also felt that this photo illustrated how powerful nature can be, even in a place that usually has moderate weather like Silicon Valley.
I always really enjoy watching and taking pictures of lightening, although I know disastrous consequences can come from them. In this case the lightening set off numerous wildfires in California which led to a long period of smoke overtaking the state as well as many people losing their homes. Storms can be beautiful for their wildness, but they act without conscience.