Nature's Fury by gradient

Photography • Landscape • posted on Sep 13, 2006

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Storms have always fascinated me...so, when a storm front approached a few nights ago I just had to take a "crack" at getting some lightning shots. In total, I managed to get 57 shots in before the bolts got a little too close, the wind picked up and the rain began to pelt down. Of those 57, only 24 had any lightning visible in the frame. Of those 24, only 13 had visible bolts, the rest were "sheet" lightning. Of those 13 bolts, only 2 or 3 may be gallery worthy...this is one of those. Some non-technical tips for those wishing to give this a try; 1)Set up your cam/tripod and cam settings indoors...remember,it's dark outside! 2)When you do go out to set up, take a flashlight...remember,it's dark outside! 3)Ensure you stay close to some suitable shelter...I was 100m from the house so it made for an interesting run in the rain and darkness with cam/tripod/flashlight in hand. 4)Do NOT use a tree as suitable shelter!!!! 5)If you feel your hair standing on end....that means that lightning may soon take a "shine" to you......RUN like hell! All joking aside, storms are very dangerous...Please be very very careful when outdoors taking storm shots. Evening of September 11th, 2006 Nikon D70 Enjoy! P.S. Many, many thanks for your views and comments on my recent uploads...much appreciated!

Comments (41)

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kylco

9:15PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

What a fantastic shot. I don't think I'd ever try this with my camera...too slow.

thevolunteer

9:15PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Now THIS is the kind of lightning I wanted to capture. I managed to do the same as you. Take mucho plenty shots. And hope for the best. I applaud you for your courage. And YES, it is DARK outside. I was smart enough to do like you and set up indoors. Great work. Aloha

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RubyT

9:15PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Awesome capture!

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Orestes

9:19PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Great work!! I've tried this before, I know how hard it is. I left the shutter open and would advance to the next one after a strike and hope I got something. For me the hardest was to focus (its dark outside!), most of mine where blurry. I failed tip 4, but a can add a tip: try this when the spose isnt around, for if THEY knew you where trying this, it would be worse than the lightening! LOL! Great stuff! :-D

deadbilly

9:22PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Beautiful. Awesome...

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Denger

9:31PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Worth getting wet for? Oh, yeah! Definitely FIVE STARS and added to my faves!

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SARGENTSCRUFY

9:40PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

All I can say is , 'Totaly awesome!'

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choronr

10:00PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

I believe this is the same one that hit us a few nights prior - constant bolts; one after another. Yes, safety is a must - some survive - some don't; take no chances. Excellent capture John. You patience has paid off.

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gizmo563

10:06PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Fantastic capture, excellent postwork!

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shayhurs

10:09PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Very cool!

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Lashia

10:32PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

I tried to photograph lightening once... wow... did that ever not work haha Beautiful shot! Im glad you got so many gallery worthy ones ;-)

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GiveMe

10:47PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

This is truly an awesome shot. Tks for sharing it with us.

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jocko500

11:08PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

You did good. I shot 50 and only got lighting in one shot of the fifty. this is super. I ran outside and shot.

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nikolais

11:52PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

thanks for your wonderful image and instructions

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mylemonblue

11:54PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Incredible. That one realy is a good one. Beautiful image. :D

Valerie-Ducom

11:54PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

oh yes!!!!! Excellent picture and very hard to take that!!! Excellent my friend... Good day and hugs ;)

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Kerbad

11:57PM | Wed, 13 September 2006

Xcellent, well captures indeed, love it

amorales

12:09AM | Thu, 14 September 2006

Absolutely fantastic shot!

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Zacko

12:37AM | Thu, 14 September 2006

This is brilliant. I tried to capture a lightningstorm this summer....and i just ended up with 1 decent shot and 30 mosquito bites. Soooo not worth it. #:o/ I can tell that your shot though, would have been worth just as many mosquito-bites if not even more. Excellent job as always. #:o)

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