Lightning Storm

rontront Registered Users Posts: 1,473 Major grins
edited November 10, 2009 in Landscapes
This is only the second time that I have been sort of successful at capturing lightning. I have seen much better. any suggestions welcomes.

The storm approaching.
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The Storm is here.
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"The question is not what you look at, but what you see". Henry David Thoreau

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Nikon D600, Nikon 85 f/1.8G, Nikon 24-120mm f/4, Nikon 70-300, Nikon SB-700, Canon S95

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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2009
    That 2nd shot is terrific, ron! thumb.gif I don't like the effect of the flash that much on the first shot. Typically, if I have to use a little fill in flash, I dial down its strength until the image looks more "natural" on the camera's LCD screen.
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
    http://www.StarvingPhotographer.com
  • rontront Registered Users Posts: 1,473 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2009
    Thanks Mahesh. I wondered a bit on the first photo also. I have not tried this type of shot much and will have to try what you suggest!

    Thanks again, Ron
    "The question is not what you look at, but what you see". Henry David Thoreau

    http://ront.smugmug.com/
    Nikon D600, Nikon 85 f/1.8G, Nikon 24-120mm f/4, Nikon 70-300, Nikon SB-700, Canon S95
  • Secluded ValleySecluded Valley Registered Users Posts: 176 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2009
    That second shot rocks, ron. I haven't had any luck in capturing lightning (guess I need to work harder). I like the perspective on the first shot; I agree with Mahesh on the flash fill in the first shot. Thanks for sharing.

    Kristine
    "How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!" ~John Muir
  • dseidmandseidman Registered Users Posts: 824 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2009
    I agree with what Mahesh had to say regarding that first photo. The second one is awesome though! It's sure a good feeling when you actually manage to capture that bolt of lightning.
    Danny Seidman
    http://www.danseidmanphoto.com/
  • GliebsterGliebster Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited November 10, 2009
    That's awesome. I love the contrast between the bright flowers and the dark storm.
    Steven Gliebe
    www.StormSpectator.com - see and upload storm photos
    My flickr Photostream (sudste)
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