It was 8 seconds. Go to my website and read my blog lol. It tells the story. I was so very excited when it happened. It was amazing. I have spent so many hours shooting lightning this year and it finally paid off this time. I have an amazing shot now. I submitted it to National Geo graphics and hope to here back from them. If it makes it into the photo contest I will let everyone know so maybe I can get a lot of votes to be in the magazine!!! That would be sweet!!!
P.S. keep in mind that although the shutter was open for 8 seconds, the water was only light up for a fraction of that time! "Kaboom!!!"