Perseid lightning

[petrochemist]

There are often lovely clear skies in the area I've come to on Holiday so I came prepared to shoot a few star shots.
Last night while trying to get the milkyway I saw bright flashes off to the east, but wasn't quite sure what was the cause till I looked at this shot, which also shows one of the perseid meteors
shooting star + lightning by Mike Kanssen, on Flickr

 

[BananaRepublic]

I think their at the peak in the next few days

 

[petrochemist]

I think their at the peak in the next few days

Yes apparently they peak on the 12-13th. I saw 3-4 in only 15 minutes last night so we should be in for a good display! Shame I get back to my normal polluted skies on the 11th...

 

[Jeff15]

Something different, nice one...

 

[BananaRepublic]

I think their at the peak in the next few days

Yes apparently they peak on the 12-13th. I saw 3-4 in only 15 minutes last night so we should be in for a good display! Shame I get back to my normal polluted skies on the 11th...

I think the said rate is 100 per hour and you may see that if your on your back in a field with a 360 degree FOV and no light pollution.