Lightning Hits NORAD
This is a shot of massive patience. I used Fuji Velvia 100ASA at f8. The exposure was about 5 minutes long. I shot this with my Rollie. The lightning bolt came up from the antennas on the top of NORAD right at the beginning of my exposure. The urge to stop the exposure was very great cause I didn't want to screw up the shot by bumping the camera or getting a drop of rain on the lens. But I knew the exposure wasn't long enough, so I waited for 2 cars to pass by and one more bolt of lightning to hit. Right after this shot, the rain came down and I had to run to my car.
In the story Chance of Thunderstorms.
11 Responses
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On 7 March 2008 Drew Burke gave props:
pretty nuts, good stuff!
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On 7 March 2008 jesse baker gave props:
sweet!
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On 7 March 2008 Timothy Schenck gave props:
so much good stuff in one photo!!!
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On 7 March 2008 Fred Photo gave props:
this one caused a verbal WOW! .........very nicely done.
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On 7 March 2008 Angel Foice said:
Amazing shot!
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On 9 March 2008 Don Harney gave props:
Mmmmmm.... Velvia. Gorgeous.
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On 16 March 2008 adniloj gave props:
Patience pays off! Beautiful lightshow capture!
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On 18 March 2008 maria tizon gave props:
Wow! You're really good. I'm voting for this story. Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise.
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On 26 March 2008 David Brooks gave props:
I saw your snapshot / panorama series story and voted fot it and had to see more, these lightning images are fantastic!!!
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On 16 April 2008 pdtnc gave props:
wow!! again!!!!!!
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On 14 May 2008 Mario Scattoloni gave props:
Picture perfect in every sense. Great image.
Also by Heather Oelklaus
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