I actually marvel at people who can take photos of lightning. Mike Cain got some a while back. Fox 44 has some great lightning photos taken by a guy up in Bakersfield. If you would care to check them out, click on the following link:
http://www.fox44.net/Global/story.asp?S=10746331&nav=menu660_3_1 (http://www.fox44.net/Global/story.asp?S=10746331&nav=menu660_3_1)