While covering an Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate Clay Shoot event this weekend, I got a bit lucky with a few “burst mode” camera shots. Ever wondered what a cloud of 7 ½ shot pellets looks like just before impacting the target?

A cloud of 7 ½ size shot pellets a split second before impact. Note the wad at the bottom of the frame.

A cloud of 7 ½ size shot pellets a split second before impact. Note the wad at the bottom of the frame.

Lightning strikes twice on occasion. While not as clear as the first photo, the shot could is visible here too.

Lightning strikes twice once in a while. While not as clear as the first photo, the shot cloud is visible here too.

A shot cloud is visible between the top of this shooter's head and the rising trap target.

A shot cloud is visible between the top of this shooter’s head and the rising trap target.

The inevitable result of a center hit.

The inevitable result of a center hit.

Moment of impact.

Moment of impact.