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Lightning

Discussion in 'Night, InfraRed, and UltraViolet Photography' started by e2blade, Aug 3, 2009.

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  1. e2blade

    e2blade

    816
    Jul 24, 2008
    Peoria, AZ
    :eek: 

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    e2blade, Aug 3, 2009
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  2. Kiwi Geoff

    Kiwi Geoff

    10,850
    Feb 24, 2006
    Gulu, Uganda
    Well done, I prefer the second one with the clouds!
    I wouldn't like to be near where they were touching down, that's for sure!!
     
    Kiwi Geoff, Aug 3, 2009
    #2
  3. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,091
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    The last time I caught any lightning shots was on the top of Pikes Peak. Frankly it scared the heck out of me and I quickly folded up my tripod and left. Your shots are nice, thanks for sharing them.
     
    greyflash, Aug 3, 2009
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  4. Charles Loy

    Charles Loy

    2,522
    Mar 27, 2006
    Kansas, USA. Near the end of the world
    Killer lightning photos! Well done, you were at the right spot at the right time
     
    Charles Loy, Aug 3, 2009
    #4
  5. JakeEbersole

    JakeEbersole

    4,344
    Mar 11, 2009
    Jacksonville, FL
    Jake Ebersole
    Pikes Peak? Yikes.
     
    JakeEbersole, Aug 3, 2009
    #5
  6. cathead77

    cathead77

    9,469
    Oct 27, 2008
    McDowell County, WV
    Awesome!! Love the clouds in the 2nd shot.
     
    cathead77, Aug 4, 2009
    #6
  7. polseszczyk

    polseszczyk

    8,682
    Dec 17, 2008
    Near Philly
    The second shot is stunning! Nice photography.
     
    polseszczyk, Aug 4, 2009
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  8. The Keither

    The Keither

    335
    Oct 14, 2008
    Harrisburg, PA
    YIKES! Those are some HUUUUGE bolts! Nice shots!
     
    The Keither, Aug 4, 2009
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  9. Zee71

    Zee71

    2,156
    Apr 1, 2007
    Queens, NY
    Striking!!! Great captures but the second one is a charm with the clouds and wind swept rain. Well done.
     
    Zee71, Aug 4, 2009
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  10. e2blade

    e2blade

    816
    Jul 24, 2008
    Peoria, AZ
    thanks guys. there has been some major thunder storming lately here, wanted to go shoot today but it was getting dangerously close. so we decided not to go up to the hill haha
     
    e2blade, Aug 5, 2009
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  11. Mainuh

    Mainuh

    242
    Feb 20, 2007
    Southern Maine
    Very cool shots! #2 is outstanding with the clouds!
     
    Mainuh, Aug 5, 2009
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  12. e2blade

    e2blade

    816
    Jul 24, 2008
    Peoria, AZ
    got one more hand held

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    e2blade, Aug 6, 2009
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  13. hornagain

    hornagain

    302
    Jan 21, 2007
    Central US
    Anyone care to give their tips for making a good lightning photo?

    long shutters and hope for the best?

    set exposure for anticipated extra light?
     
    hornagain, Aug 6, 2009
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  14. fastfoci

    fastfoci

    1,118
    Jan 23, 2009
    Rochester NY
    love them. great work. well.....or play lol
     
    fastfoci, Aug 6, 2009
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  15. LSUDVM

    LSUDVM

    1,112
    Apr 6, 2009
    Jacksonville & Melbourne
    I use a tripod, cable release and the bulb mode. I just hold the shutter open and wait. Once the lighting has occurred i close the shutter. This works well for night lightning.
     
    LSUDVM, Aug 6, 2009
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  16. Scottn_photo

    Scottn_photo

    5,241
    Jul 22, 2008
    Denver, Colorado
    +1 Great shots!
     
    Scottn_photo, Aug 6, 2009
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  17. e2blade

    e2blade

    816
    Jul 24, 2008
    Peoria, AZ
    you can get them hand held at about 1 sec exposure or set it up on a tripod with the lowest iso low exposure blah blah
     
    e2blade, Aug 6, 2009
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  18. NYracefan

    NYracefan

    902
    Nov 19, 2008
    Highland,NY
    I only tried lightning photography once, and got 3 shots with bolts in it, none anywhere near the quality of these. Incredible photos, but the 2nd shot in the 1st post should be in a gallery somewhere.
     
    NYracefan, Aug 8, 2009
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  19. memphis

    memphis

    169
    Aug 6, 2006
    those are great, I love lightning
     
    memphis, Aug 9, 2009
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  20. jpfigueiredo

    jpfigueiredo

    1,615
    Oct 3, 2008
    Leiria
    Impressive! Of the first two, I prefer the composition of the 2nd shot, ie, less ground and more sky. :smile:
    Nice work.
     
    jpfigueiredo, Aug 9, 2009
    #20
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