The Shot of a Lifetime (You got to check this out)

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Sorry if this is a repost or some of you have already seen this.

This is a pick a kid I know just posted on another forum I am a member of.

At first I though it was fake or a photoshop, but after doing some more reading I found out it isn't.



The image is from NASA's astronomy picture of the day.

Details:

Comet Between Fireworks and Lightning
Credit & Copyright: Antti Kemppainen

Explanation: Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught. The photogenic comet was so bright that it even remained visible though the din of Earthly flashes. Comet McNaught continues to move out from the Sun and dim, but should remain visible in southern skies with binoculars through the end of this month. The above image is actually a three photograph panorama digitally processed to reduce red reflections from the exploding firework.

Just thought I'd share. I think anyone can appreciate this. Easily one of the coolest shots I have ever seen.

My new background for a while....

EDIT: After uploading the image to my photobucket it compressed the file quite a bit, I should be able to get the Hi-res image upon request.