So Much Power in the Sky

Soto · Jun 13, 2008

Hello guys...

I was in my house when I saw there was some lighting just in front of my house and could not resist to get a shot... Too bad that big light pole was in the way...

BrandonS · Jun 13, 2008

neat photo. It is a shame for the light post. I do however really enjoy whatever PP you did on this photo.

kundalini · Jun 13, 2008

If the lamp had been swung the other way around, I think it would've been brilliant, like the lightning bolts eminating from it.

Great looking sky and the colors on the house are really nice. I'd just throw a (fireproof) blanket over that bright light on the ground next time. :lol:

Garbz · Jun 14, 2008

Even so I love it. The lamp may be in the way of the lightning, but it may be a better photo for it, hard to say without seeing the alternative.

TrickyRic · Jun 14, 2008

Nicely captured. What settings did you use? I've been having some fun with the recent storms here in Toronto and I've yet to find perfection.

Soto · Jun 14, 2008

BrandonS said:
neat photo. It is a shame for the light post. I do however really enjoy whatever PP you did on this photo.

Thanks... I just worked with bright and contrast...

Soto · Jun 14, 2008

TrickyRic said:
Nicely captured. What settings did you use? I've been having some fun with the recent storms here in Toronto and I've yet to find perfection.

I used a 2.8 lens and the setting was... ISO100, f/8 and speed in bulb. The rest is lots of patience...

TrickyRic · Jun 14, 2008

My camera doesn't go as low as 100 ISO, it's a 200 - HI1, and 200 with a long shutter or bulb mode usually reults in too much light. I'll keep trying anyway. Maybe I should invest in some kind of light reducing filter...

Hawaii Five-O · Jun 14, 2008

I think the lightning is fine considering it is the backdrop of the pictures.It would be different if the pole was blocking something on the ground. But in your picture I don't see any problem.

Soto · Jun 14, 2008

TrickyRic said:
My camera doesn't go as low as 100 ISO, it's a 200 - HI1, and 200 with a long shutter or bulb mode usually reults in too much light. I'll keep trying anyway. Maybe I should invest in some kind of light reducing filter...

Which camera do you have?

Soto · Jun 14, 2008

C677T said:
I think the lightning is fine considering it is the backdrop of the pictures.It would be different if the pole was blocking something on the ground. But in your picture I don't see any problem.

Yes... I think you're right. I shouldn't worry too much for the pole in the middle.

TrickyRic · Jun 14, 2008

I'm using a Nikon D40 with 18-55 and 55-200 mm AF-S lenses. It's actually my first DSLR camera, I've had it over a year now and have very few complaints with it.

I'm beginning to learn with these storms though, that an ISO of 200+ is a little restricting at times, and that remote mode isn't the most reliable when you want fast action shots, LOL.

Soto · Jun 15, 2008

TrickyRic said:
I'm using a Nikon D40 with 18-55 and 55-200 mm AF-S lenses. It's actually my first DSLR camera, I've had it over a year now and have very few complaints with it.

I'm beginning to learn with these storms though, that an ISO of 200+ is a little restricting at times, and that remote mode isn't the most reliable when you want fast action shots, LOL.

Well in this case you can use an aperture of 8 or 11... using the speed in bulb. This will give you more control.