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Published: 2010-07-13 17:14:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 4254; Favourites: 218; Downloads: 0
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Tamron 10-24mm


My mom (being the amazing person that she is) was kind enough to drive me to a location with a better view to the south. A week later, I got my license lol so now I can do that on my own. This was one of my first successful lightning shots of the night, a spectacular CG (cloud to ground) bolt smashing to the ground just a few miles south of me. The image is a bit grainy, but I still wanted to share this shot simply for the incredible lightning bolt.

Please tell me what you think!

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Comments: 96

FramedByNature In reply to ??? [2011-03-20 02:43:43 +0000 UTC]

Who knows Thanks!

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talkingtina7 [2011-01-17 22:45:11 +0000 UTC]

Pretty photo! I love the way the colors merge to accentuate the bolt of lightening. You were at the right place with this one. You can't get too close. Great job.
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Carpe' bacon!

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FramedByNature In reply to talkingtina7 [2011-01-22 08:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Indeed, too close is too scary

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Sandy33311 [2010-09-13 06:11:19 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful...and congrats on getting your license!

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FramedByNature In reply to Sandy33311 [2010-09-17 05:23:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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javamocha [2010-08-28 01:44:25 +0000 UTC]

i know what u mean about grainy, i get it too when shooting lightning. I think its a sensor size issue.

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FramedByNature In reply to javamocha [2010-08-29 03:03:04 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that could be it.

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talkingtina7 [2010-08-24 16:43:32 +0000 UTC]

Right place at the right time! Pretty photo! It;s so dry here I forgot what a lightening bolt looked like.

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Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

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FramedByNature In reply to talkingtina7 [2010-08-24 23:29:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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fivepi0nt [2010-08-03 05:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful..

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FramedByNature In reply to fivepi0nt [2010-08-03 06:00:50 +0000 UTC]

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ArtByASmith [2010-08-03 03:30:13 +0000 UTC]

Amazing capture!!

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FramedByNature In reply to ArtByASmith [2010-08-03 05:58:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Specter-Von-Baren [2010-07-31 02:34:34 +0000 UTC]

Mmmm, such delicious looking lightning.

By the by, how exactly DOES one photograph lightning?

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FramedByNature In reply to Specter-Von-Baren [2010-08-01 00:12:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I use a long shutter speed and a lot of patience

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staceyjeann [2010-07-24 20:25:59 +0000 UTC]

most beautiful lightning i have EVER seen!

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FramedByNature In reply to staceyjeann [2010-07-26 00:25:00 +0000 UTC]

Really? Thanks =d

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staceyjeann In reply to FramedByNature [2010-07-26 14:38:37 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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Corvidae65 [2010-07-19 00:08:21 +0000 UTC]

Can't worry about a little grain--it's all good to me! Kudos to your mom Just be careful in the solo chases and pay attention to the driving until you get where you're going

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FramedByNature In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-19 03:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
And will do, I'll always think about what's on the road first instead of what's in the sky. Unless it's a tornado. That may affect where I drive/don't drive

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Corvidae65 In reply to FramedByNature [2010-07-20 02:01:11 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

yes--it's always a good idea to avoid tornados

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Lindsey-Jane [2010-07-17 06:56:09 +0000 UTC]

your pictures continue to amaze me

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FramedByNature In reply to Lindsey-Jane [2010-07-17 07:30:24 +0000 UTC]

Good to hear!

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Soulless---Freak [2010-07-16 22:52:52 +0000 UTC]

*whistles softly* that does look pretty swish, so many different shades in the sky - it looks truly magnificent

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FramedByNature In reply to Soulless---Freak [2010-07-17 07:07:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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rguitarboi2 [2010-07-16 02:52:49 +0000 UTC]

the bolt looks like it came out of a scifi movie lol

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FramedByNature In reply to rguitarboi2 [2010-07-17 06:24:38 +0000 UTC]

Yeah

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prairiecalifornian [2010-07-15 06:03:02 +0000 UTC]

WOW!! This is AMAZING! What a testament to the power of nature!! Lightning is SO awesome!!

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FramedByNature In reply to prairiecalifornian [2010-07-17 06:22:00 +0000 UTC]

Lightning. Is. Epic

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Silver-Fantasy [2010-07-14 20:35:14 +0000 UTC]

I think, it's ridiculously amazing, that's what I think. XD

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FramedByNature In reply to Silver-Fantasy [2010-07-17 06:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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searching-for-sanity [2010-07-14 19:44:11 +0000 UTC]

HOLY SHIT THAT'S SO COOL! I mean, seriously! The lightning is bold and illuminating the clouds so you can see them. It's hitting the ground, yet there's a bolt going horizontally too! Sweet!!! (You totally have me geeking out about this one. )

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FramedByNature In reply to searching-for-sanity [2010-07-17 06:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!
I actually got my best lightning shot to-date a couple days ago. You might freak out

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DragonRichard [2010-07-14 19:31:16 +0000 UTC]

This shot has a wider feel to it almost as if the lighting is part of the urban culture in the background
Great shot XD

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FramedByNature In reply to DragonRichard [2010-07-17 06:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Good point

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DragonRichard In reply to FramedByNature [2010-07-17 11:17:52 +0000 UTC]

I have my own take on most photos XD
My imagination is crazy

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Mrodriqez [2010-07-14 18:24:50 +0000 UTC]

nice

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FramedByNature In reply to Mrodriqez [2010-07-17 06:16:44 +0000 UTC]

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kaibeaux [2010-07-14 17:13:28 +0000 UTC]

XSi FTW!

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FramedByNature In reply to kaibeaux [2010-07-17 06:16:37 +0000 UTC]

Heck yes!

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dewalthry [2010-07-14 15:53:30 +0000 UTC]

wow

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FramedByNature In reply to dewalthry [2010-07-17 06:15:45 +0000 UTC]

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backtothefuturegirl [2010-07-14 15:37:35 +0000 UTC]

that is so cool i love lightning where did you take the picuture

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FramedByNature In reply to backtothefuturegirl [2010-07-17 06:15:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This was taken in Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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backtothefuturegirl In reply to FramedByNature [2010-07-17 18:48:22 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome thanks for the info

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Beepmax [2010-07-14 15:11:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the great moment u captured

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FramedByNature In reply to Beepmax [2010-07-17 06:15:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Violin-poet [2010-07-14 14:42:42 +0000 UTC]

That is pretty cool.

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FramedByNature In reply to Violin-poet [2010-07-17 06:14:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Kirara-chan123 [2010-07-14 14:34:49 +0000 UTC]

omg i only wish that i could take great shots like that!!!

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