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Barry
01-09-2011, 18:28
Isn't this just an amazing photograph?

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/55072000/jpg/_55072266_caters_eiffel_tower_lightning_01.jpg

Image: Bertrand Kulik

It will be part of an exhibition entitled "Lumiere celestes, lumiere de hommes".




'Lumiere de hommes' - talking of which, today was the last day on which 60watt incandescent light bulbs could be legally sold in the UK. Chance for you all to have a good rant about the stupidity of the EU! :steam:
Alex_UK
02-09-2011, 15:59
Cracking picture, Barry!

<shuffles off, mumbling under his breath about stupid EU rules... :)>
MartinT
02-09-2011, 20:25
Why, do they have a rule against lightning?
Alex_UK
02-09-2011, 22:38
Why, do they have a rule against lightning?

Had you not heard, fork lightning is no longer allowed, far too many bends in it. :)
cuddles
05-09-2011, 12:14
My dad used to install lightening conductors. He called his toolbox his Earther Kit :lol: