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Title: Don't know why I never tried this before
Post by: Barbarian on April 22, 2014, 11:45:05 PM

First attempt at lightning
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/13974760561_7f1e9fa530_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Don't know why I never tried this before
Post by: JudyB on April 23, 2014, 12:09:22 AM

Very nice! I have thought about trying this.....Would never get anything this good though!

Title: Re: Don't know why I never tried this before
Post by: Barbarian on April 23, 2014, 08:13:57 AM

Not much different than fireworks. You need a tripod, a long lens, and a very slow shutter speed. Then you take a lot of pictures, hoping to catch a few of them just right.

There were maybe 20 bad ones for every good one.

Title: Re: Don't know why I never tried this before
Post by: JudyB on April 23, 2014, 10:39:31 AM

OK Thank you Barbarian. This is a great shot!

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Post by: buddywoods on April 23, 2014, 05:53:13 PM

Great shot!

Title: Re: Don't know why I never tried this before
Post by: SmokeytheDog on April 25, 2014, 08:46:32 PM

Nice way to start!

Title: Re: Don't know why I never tried this before
Post by: LaughingPeppers on July 25, 2014, 07:05:04 AM

Amazing shot, Barbie. I almost ran for cover to avoid the lightning bolt.

Title: Re: Don't know why I never tried this before
Post by: Don on July 25, 2014, 07:41:50 AM

Nice shot! I have tried this several times with no luck.

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