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Comet Between Fireworks and Lightning (3.06)

This picture was taken in Perth, Australia, on January 26, or Australia Day. There were fireworks to celebrate, though a thunder and lightning storm was occuring at the same time. Towards the center of the image is Comet McNaught, illuminated by the fireworks and lightning.