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Bolts of lightning streak down charcoal skies in Ucluelet.

Photo Credit: David McColm | Facebook

What We Love: Electric Skies

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  • August 11, 2022
  • VanIsle.News Staff
Did you catch yesterday’s lightning storm off the west coast?

According to his Facebook post, David McColm was “this close” to capturing the most incredible lightning photo. His partner is happy he played it safe!

We still think this photo is pretty incredible.

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