New World Wonder Struck by Lightning

Sam Sagnella

Sam Sagnella

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I thought this was one of the more remarkable lightning photographs I've seen lately.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/li...ews.html?in_article_id=513855&in_page_id=1811

The Christ the Redeemer Statue, located in Rio de Janeiro, BR and recently named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Sunday. I'm sure this isn't all that uncommon of an occurrence as it's located 2300' above the city, but I can't recall seeing a photo of it happening until today. Rio, an extremely large city of 6M over 487mi2, is located along the SErn Brazilian coast, and is often bisected by sea breeze boundaries during the summer; the airport (in the city's north) averages 24 thunderstorm days per year.
 
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Not to be a detractor, but I fail to see really what is incredible about the picture. We certainly aren't surprised that during a storm this could certainly happen as it is a tall object - regardless of the form and image of the statue. This could be the Empire State Building, the top of Devils Tower, or any other icon. It could be a statue of Donald Trump, or Garfield the Cat. I don't get what's so "awesome" about it.

I just fail to see how this picture differs from other pictures of CG events, barring religious overtones I'm not allowed to discuss on this forum.
 
It's not incredible, and it sickens me that there are religious overtones, but that's what happens in the blogiety we live with today...
 
That is a neat picture and I mean this with no offence towards anyone here but it get's annoying when people use God (OMG) or Jesus's name in vain. I know it is just humor but it is dissrespectfull to me and probibly any other christian that visit's the site. I do not make fun of or joke about anyone else's religion so I ask that you all please respect my religion.

Sam thanks for showing us that picture I never knew that statue existed. Would be cool to see in real life.
 
I think it's a neat picture and I don't identify with it religiously. Thanks for sharing!!!

It's a shame that people sit around just waiting to be offended by something.
 
Stormtrack has specific reasons and several precedents for barring discussion of political and religious views. Do not discuss this any further in this thread or anywhere on the site. Anyone who has a compelling need to do so is welcome to use their own blogs or use PM. Thank you.

Tim
 
Dann Cianca said:
It's a shame that people sit around just waiting to be offended by something.
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My sentiments exactly.

Now to the real point of this thread.....It is a wonder of the world, it is being hit by lightning, and it is beautiful in my opinion. Nothing more, nothing less. Don't read between the lines, because there is nothing there.

EDIT: Oops didn't see Tim's message before mine
 
Wow nice picture Susan. That would make for a good picture for a wiki do you know if it is copyrighted or not? I ask because I have never seen it before.
 
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