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15-Jun-2012 Phillip Normanton

20120615 - Lightning

Woohoo - I managed to capture a lightning strike today! I've tried in the past but never managed it.
Actually I got three out of four attempts - unfortunately they've all got a bit of camera-shake in them (probably the excitement ;o)) - this is the least wobbly one, second best bolt.
At least now I know 'how' to do it... just need to refine a few things.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/25s f/6.3 at 22.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
laine27-Aug-2012 09:31
You did well...I have never tried but I know I couldn't do as well
Stephanie16-Jun-2012 09:36
Most impressive capture of the thunderbolt! Love the texture of the clouds too! :)
Frank Brault16-Jun-2012 02:36
Fabulous! V
Sheila16-Jun-2012 01:08
Excellent!
I'd be shaking with excitement too!
Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE315-Jun-2012 21:14
Great sky and timing. V
Brian Samuel15-Jun-2012 20:02
Well done! I've tried and failed at this and there don't to seem to be many chances.
Colin Storey15-Jun-2012 19:59
Cracking lightning shot.
John Reynolds LRPS15-Jun-2012 19:28
Great British summer shot. V.