Toronto storm

Toronto storm · 11:11 AM

there's another post of last nights storm but i don't want to hijack his thread

so i'll post my own.

it was my first time trying to shoot lightning, so most of them turned out quite bad. but for next time (will probably be tonight, more storms coming) i'm hoping to have better shots

so much fun to watch too, there were times i didn't even really care i missed the shot because it was just so cool to see

ll_coffee_lP · 08-10-2009, 11:14 AM

Awesome!

The storm sure was a duesy.

c[_]

seescape · 08-10-2009, 03:39 PM

i really like the clouds in the second shot, i love lighting shots. very good for your first try, keep them coming!

Andrew Faires · 08-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Beautiful shots, and I'm envious! I was out trying to get a good vantage when the rain hit (in around Elora/Fergus). Great strikes of lightning, but I couldn't find a spot to set up.

Congrats!

fractal · 08-10-2009, 05:19 PM

I think you did great.

Lightning shots are damn hard to get.

metroeloise · 08-10-2009, 06:39 PM

These are totally cool. The color and sharpness, wow.

How? What settings, how far, lens, and PP? (just a few questions)

I live in the NW and lightning is rare. Miss it. Might have to move....

pete_pf · 08-10-2009, 07:45 PM

thanks guys. i'm always a little hard on myself, quite a perfectionist. when something isn't perfect i tend to think it sucks lol so many thanks for the nice comments

Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP

Awesome!

The storm sure was a duesy.

c[_]

was fun though. couldn't help but go "wow" .... "damn" every once in a while

Originally posted by metroeloise

These are totally cool. The color and sharpness, wow.

How? What settings, how far, lens, and PP? (just a few questions)

I live in the NW and lightning is rare. Miss it. Might have to move....

um ... on a tripod using bulb. these two are iso 400 and 800 with 16 & 22 seconds. the lightning was quite far away, probably across lake ontario near niagra falls or something. lens was my 18-250mm at 18mm. pp is post processing right? um..... the colors are almost untouched really just vibrance added. then cranked black and contrast, i like landscapes that are punchy.

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08-10-2009, 11:14 AM	#2
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Awesome! The storm sure was a duesy. c[_]

08-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#3
seescape Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: illinois Posts: 13	i really like the clouds in the second shot, i love lighting shots. very good for your first try, keep them coming!

08-10-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	Beautiful shots, and I'm envious! I was out trying to get a good vantage when the rain hit (in around Elora/Fergus). Great strikes of lightning, but I couldn't find a spot to set up. Congrats!

08-10-2009, 05:19 PM	#5
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	I think you did great. Lightning shots are damn hard to get.

08-10-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
metroeloise Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 958	These are totally cool. The color and sharpness, wow. How? What settings, how far, lens, and PP? (just a few questions) I live in the NW and lightning is rare. Miss it. Might have to move....

08-10-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	thanks guys. i'm always a little hard on myself, quite a perfectionist. when something isn't perfect i tend to think it sucks lol so many thanks for the nice comments Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP Awesome! The storm sure was a duesy. c[_] was fun though. couldn't help but go "wow" .... "damn" every once in a while Originally posted by metroeloise These are totally cool. The color and sharpness, wow. How? What settings, how far, lens, and PP? (just a few questions) I live in the NW and lightning is rare. Miss it. Might have to move.... um ... on a tripod using bulb. these two are iso 400 and 800 with 16 & 22 seconds. the lightning was quite far away, probably across lake ontario near niagra falls or something. lens was my 18-250mm at 18mm. pp is post processing right? um..... the colors are almost untouched really just vibrance added. then cranked black and contrast, i like landscapes that are punchy.