[Leica] A few storms

[lluisripollquerol at gmail.com (Lluis Ripoll)]

Great shots Aram,

Some ... or many years ago I've tried to catch storm lightning and I  
know it was very difficult, your shots are perfect

cheers
Lluis



El 13/07/2012, a las 16:00, Aram Langhans escribi?:

> The last three days have been interesting.  100+ during the day and  
> then lightening/thunder at night.  Tried to capture a few bursts
>
> The first storm three nights ago was the most active I have ever  
> seen.  Bursts every 4-5 seconds for hours.  Unfortunately (for  
> photography) most were in the clouds and I got a whole lit of washed  
> out cloud photos.  A few did make it through the clouds in the  
> direction I happened to have my camera pointed and I got these.
>
> Early on when there was some sunset lighting and the wind was  
> blowing like crazy
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/su12/Lightning-2882.jpg.html
>
> Later after dark
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/su12/Lightning-2907.jpg.html
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/su12/Lightning-2939.jpg.html
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/su12/Lightning-2968.jpg.html
>
> Some of these were very close and LOUD.  My wife had to drag me back  
> into the house and the house was rattling around pretty good.  There  
> were 3 or 4 structure fires that night.
>
> Then last night, a much milder performance.  Went for a walk but  
> turned around when the storm was getting a bit close for comfort.
> Took about 200 shots of 10-15 seconds and only caught one burst.
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/su12/Lightning-3026.jpg.html
>
> We'll see what tonight brings.
>
> View large for full effect.
>
> Comments and criticisms welcome.
>
> Aram
>
>
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired (retarded?) Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
>
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