Lightning, any luck?

[412 Burgh]

First big storm that had a lot of lightning, any luck on this one?

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Lucky Lightning by ZDiBeradin, on Flickr

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Enter Creative Caption Here by ZDiBeradin, on Flickr

 

[ginoo]

I would try finding a better vantage point and have a horizontal frame. Any hills around your area you could shoot at?

 

[412 Burgh]

I was outside on my porch, camera woulda got soaked under an umbrella.

 

[ginoo]

A plastic bag does wonders... Wrap it up and tape it, nothing will get damaged.

 

[Frequency]

Good

 

[412 Burgh]

Good

Thank you. got much to improve on!

 

[Robin Usagani]

Before you worry about the lightning, I would think about the surrounding. If it is just a sky with lightning, it is a little boring to be honest. Check out this photo by Brett Birdsong.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/528668_284304138314730_324307487_n.jpg

 

[SYZahran]

Before you worry about the lightning, I would think about the surrounding. If it is just a sky with lightning, it is a little boring to be honest. Check out this photo by Brett Birdsong.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/528668_284304138314730_324307487_n.jpg

looking at the handles of those wind turbines i would say it cant be one very long exposure. if it was then the handles should be completely blurry.
so my guess would be one of two:
- several shots superimposed
OR
- Hell broke loose

actually now i'm thinking of a third one.... i haven't reached the level to understand how to make such a shot. (sounds a better guess that the first two - )

 

[Robin Usagani]

Before you worry about the lightning, I would think about the surrounding. If it is just a sky with lightning, it is a little boring to be honest. Check out this photo by Brett Birdsong.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/528668_284304138314730_324307487_n.jpg

looking at the handles of those wind turbines i would say it cant be one very long exposure. if it was then the handles should be completely blurry.
so my guess would be one of two:
- several shots superimposed
OR
- Hell broke loose

actually now i'm thinking of a third one.... i haven't reached the level to understand how to make such a shot. (sounds a better guess that the first two - )

Im not sure I am following you. It is probably a pretty long exposure... maybe a few seconds. The lightning froze the movement every time it flashes. It looks like it flashes 2X.

 

[412 Burgh]

Before you worry about the lightning, I would think about the surrounding. If it is just a sky with lightning, it is a little boring to be honest. Check out this photo by Brett Birdsong.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/528668_284304138314730_324307487_n.jpg

Robin,

Thank you for the picture. That one is amazing! I guess you could say I was experimenting on how to capture such brutal weather. I knew it would t be picture perfect nor would it be an absolute keeper. I was more or less going with how to do it for next time! Then I can set up know my settings and nail the shot. I do appreciate your input and appreciate your advice for the next opportunity.

-Zach

 

[SYZahran]

Before you worry about the lightning, I would think about the surrounding. If it is just a sky with lightning, it is a little boring to be honest. Check out this photo by Brett Birdsong.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/528668_284304138314730_324307487_n.jpg

looking at the handles of those wind turbines i would say it cant be one very long exposure. if it was then the handles should be completely blurry.
so my guess would be one of two:
- several shots superimposed
OR
- Hell broke loose

actually now i'm thinking of a third one.... i haven't reached the level to understand how to make such a shot. (sounds a better guess that the first two - )

Im not sure I am following you. It is probably a pretty long exposure... maybe a few seconds. The lightning froze the movement every time it flashes. It looks like it flashes 2X.

thank you, i didnt understand why i can see the "Hands" of turbines clearly.

lightning pictures are long exposures but handles are clearly visible, it doesnt fit cause moving objects blur with long exposures.
but when you add the "freeze" effect of the lighting it becomes clear.

so i was right with my third guess, i still dont have a hold on things and have some more things to learn.

thanks again