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I finally got a chance to try lightning for the first time over the weekend. The lightning was amazing. I had to fight hail before i could get some decent shots. Hope you enjoy, tell me what you think.

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This one i was amazed, The sun was setting and the storm was low so it out off the THE MOST amazing colors. I did not edit any of these photos.

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Fantastic lightning captures, and the colors in the third photo are truely amazing. I'm still waiting for a good thunderstorm to roll through here... only two t-storms all summer and both were daylight storms.
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Old 08-10-2009, 09:59 PM
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these are amazing, my favs are the 1st and 2nd! what were your camera settings?
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Wow! Those are really nice. Scary looking, but nice.
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Wow! ahmazing shots! I'm waiting for a good storm to come thru so i can get some shots (or at least try). They have been going right around my area lately
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wow, your first? very nice, I agree that last photos colours are something special.
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Wow, you rock. I've been trying for five years...and this years been a bust.
Awesome.
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makes my hair stand on end .. very nice!
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I think they're marvelous Ferrell. Nicely done.
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these are amazing, my favs are the 1st and 2nd! what were your camera settings?
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Exposure: 91sec ( ** Note. This is for the First lightning Strike)
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