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.

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.

The inevitable result of a center hit.

Moment of impact.
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