Thunderstorm - C&C appreciated

[choudhrysaab]

There was a huge thunderstorm last night. First I stood there contemplating should I or shouldn't I get my camera out since it was raining a lot and I'd get myself soaked as well as the camera. Obviously I don't really care about getting soaked as much as I care about my camera but decided to go at it anyways. I'm using a 40D with 24-105mm IS L lens. I know the lens is "element proof" but not sure of the body. After taking 50 or so shots of NOTHING, i finally got 2 that actually captured something.
Here are the camera settings;
Mode: Tv
F-stop: f/4
Exposure time: 1/10 sec.
ISO: 800
Focal length: 24mm

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[iNick]

Love these! capturing Lightning strikes is difficult. especially with such a short exposure time. my method is generally to mount on tripod, set long exposure and hope a strike happens. good job my friend :thumbup:

 

[choudhrysaab]

Thanx iNick - appreciated!

 

[Nathaxthelarge]

I really like the second photo, with the power lines. Well done

 

[JWellman]

I've always wanted to try that...awesome!

 

[choudhrysaab]

Thank you both.

First I didn't really like the hydro pole in the picture and thought the picture could've been amazing without it but now I can see its given the picture an added touch.

 

[shufti]

I really like the first one. Good work. It's nicely framed in-shot and has wonderful atmospheric color.

 

[choudhrysaab]

thanx Shufti - its my favorite as well!

 

[L0vemedead]

These are really neat!
I'm not sure if I'd have the patience to be able to take pictures of lightning.
But very well done!

 

[choudhrysaab]

Thank you L0vemedead and yes it does acquire a lot of patience and a lil bit of getting wet (unless you wear one of these umbrella hats)