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Old 06-17-2009, 07:18 PM
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Here is a shot of a lightning storm that came through Sacramento, CA on June 3 (shot from El Dorado Hills, CA). Handheld 2.5 second shot with my D80 and 12-24mm F4 lens bracing against the top of my wife's car. We just moved, and I was not able to find my tripod and remote release cable. This shot turned out better than I could have expected.

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Old 06-17-2009, 07:22 PM
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its always that way when you move, even in a few months lol

but i really like the atmosphere of the photo especially the light
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Turned out great if you ask me...still waiting for one myself
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Thats a great shot, I really like the way the clouds are illuminated. They look quite scary
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Excellent capture! I had a look at the large version on flickr, the forks are perfect.. you couldn't have done better even with a tripod and remote.


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Very dramatic capture the Sky is in turmoil. Nice job
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Beautiful lightning image. Well done indeed!
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Great capture Mike, well done

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Old 06-17-2009, 08:52 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words.

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Old 06-17-2009, 08:56 PM
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this is an awesome shot Mike. I tried to get some shots from that same storm... but mine were all black I have no idea how to shoot lightning. You did an excellent job!
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