This photographer really is the master of flash photography... after capturing these incredible lightning bolts. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

Michael Bath, from McLeans Ridges in New South Wales, Australia, estimates that in his lifetime he has taken more than 3,500 images of lightning bolts illuminating the sky. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

The photographer said that he followed his first lightning storm in November 1988, and, on December 2, 1988, took his first images of the powerful bolts. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

Michael estimates he typically chases between 40 and 50 events every year – hurrying after practically every thunderstorm in his region. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

Michaels photography, mainly shot in Australia, has also taken him to the United States’, where he was able to capture spectacular storms in famous Tornado Alley, in May 2010, May 2012 and April 2013, having based himself in Kansas during his time there. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Mcleans Ridges, New South Wales, Australia – 4 November 4, 2000. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Alstonville, New South Wales, Australia – January 8, 2003. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Alstonville, New South Wales, Australia – January 8, 2003. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Clifton, Queensland, Australia – November 18, 2009. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Coraki, New South Wales, Australia – January 21, 2005. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Schofields, New South Wales, Australia – November 27, 1994. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Near Russell, Kansas, USA – May 25, 2012. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Mcleans Ridges, New South Wales, Australia – December 3, 2008. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Casino, New South Wales, Australia – January 28, 2010. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Mcleans Ridges, New South Wales, Australia. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Mcleans Ridges, New South Wales, Australia – September 16, 2005. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Near Russell, Kansas, USA – May 25, 2012. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. North Of Casino, New South Wales, Australia – October 15, 2011. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)

“Lightning Flash Photography”. Tregeagle, New South Wales, Australia – September 21, 2008. (Photo by Michael Bath/Caters News)