Nature Electrifying!

Electrifying! · 06:58 PM

So, as most people in the US know, it's been quite warm lately in a lot of places. And with that warmth comes summer-like thunderstorms! I was lucky enough to have a rather active thunderstorm just pass by to the east, which means easy lightning shots without getting soaked! I found an open area in my neighborhood because I didn't have time to go into the city, took a moment to set up the camera and ensure that I wouldn't get burned to a crisp, and started up interval shooting. The results were incredible. (I had to reposition a couple times.)

By the way, don't try this at home. Running around in a lightning storm with a tall metal tripod isn't exactly the best idea in the world.

KansasPen · 03-22-2012, 07:23 PM

Amazing shots! I've tried lightning photography one time and it was tough. You made it look easy.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 03-22-2012, 08:31 PM

Thanks! It definitely wasn't, though...I had to take about 50 or so frames just to get these and a couple others!

**Bob Harris** · 03-22-2012, 09:23 PM

i love shooting lightning, great job here, really enjoyed the view and can't wait for our desert storms to kick in again. You really got some wonderful photos, thanks for sharing these beauties.

**usn ret** · 03-22-2012, 09:26 PM

Beautiful series there Will. I notice an airplane in #3. Thanks for sharing....Cliff

JinDesu · 03-22-2012, 09:28 PM

That first shot, WOW

snappychappy · 03-22-2012, 11:55 PM

Wow they are all stunning shot's.

**Cee Cee** · 03-23-2012, 08:11 PM

awesome shots

cheers

bjake · 03-23-2012, 10:11 PM

Good catch
Jake

Judd · 03-24-2012, 08:52 AM

WOW!!

mischivo · 03-24-2012, 08:58 AM

That's why a carbon fibre tripod is a good investment.

I'm surprised I don't see as much motion blur in trees as I would expect. How long were your exposures? Or was it not very windy? The only evidence of motion blur that I see is in the flag, and it's very nominal.

Vorture · 03-24-2012, 09:33 AM

Great serie! I love the 2nd shot!

**rkappleby** · 03-24-2012, 10:11 AM

Great Photos. A question though, on the third photo near the top - Have you managed to photograph a UFO?

mtkams · 03-24-2012, 10:42 AM

Great series!

Den · 03-24-2012, 11:14 AM

ZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAPP Two thumbs up on this series!

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