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20-AUG-2009

Lightning Strike 1

My first attempt at lightning. I missed the shot I was going for (hit the flag - actually a TV tower directly behind the flag) when my battery went dead and I had to go back to the house (below that tower) as we pulled up to the house, BAM.
Returned to try it again, when I had just finished adjusting the tripod and BAM. Had my hand on the release but had not yet pressed the button. DAMN!!

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N
34s f/3.5 at 47.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad21-Aug-2009 14:20
Nice catch.
Guest 21-Aug-2009 03:42
Very well done, Brad. I was actually there today! We drove through the narrow tunnel on our way to the Riverview Park and Zoo.
Guest 21-Aug-2009 02:56
Hehe, I've heard that lightning and tripods don't mix :) (at least that's MY excuse!)
B. Shortall - BCS Photography21-Aug-2009 02:26
SO... I am sitting here bored, sippin away and you are out taking pics! WELL!!! Thanks for the call neighbor! That strike did hit the tower - it made me spill my bevy! tee hee!!LOL!!!

.....bartender.....!!!!!!!

Cool shot anyhow!
Guest 21-Aug-2009 02:21
yay... finally!
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