The bolt that ruined my evening...(lightning)
DI-Joe
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This big nasty guy took out my power last night for a full 6 hours when it was 90+ degrees outside and like 80% humidity.
Suffice it to say it was an unfun evening. I slowly listened as each of my backup batteries screamed their beepy death knells as each died going beyond the expected downtime(I am a geek, yes.)
So I saw the storm was coming, I setup on a tripod and set my 5D to snap repeatedly at 2 second long exposures. This is the actual bolt that took out the power.
here's a detail-enhanced version:
It was a very very long night, i didn't get to sleep until around 4am.
Suffice it to say it was an unfun evening. I slowly listened as each of my backup batteries screamed their beepy death knells as each died going beyond the expected downtime(I am a geek, yes.)
So I saw the storm was coming, I setup on a tripod and set my 5D to snap repeatedly at 2 second long exposures. This is the actual bolt that took out the power.
here's a detail-enhanced version:
It was a very very long night, i didn't get to sleep until around 4am.
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Tom
I'm guessing this should have gone in landscapes... it can be moved if a mod so feels inclined.
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Nope. I think it's definitely a "cool shot" and belongs here. thumb
Jack
(My real name is John but Jack'll do)
Have to say I like the non PP'd version best. Best details to the
main bolt and I can reference easily with the house and how you were
inside snapping away waiting for the BIG ONE.
I'd say you got the big one, DI-Joe! I also prefer the original image, although both are awesome!
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Your shots are definitely COOL!
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Yours aren't bad either! I like how contrasty your clouds are. My bolt is right at the front of the storm so you can still see blue sky behind it. Kind of unique.
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