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Old 09-04-2009, 09:55 PM
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Default the calm before.. wait after.. the storm
last night we had the first lightning strikes for the season. I couldn't resist trying them out with a DSLR this time, last time we had lightning i only had my panny TZ-15. I got the only good strike whilist it wasn't raining, i came inside to get the cap for the viewfinder (to reduce light entering from the back of the camera) and as soon as i was about to step out it start bucketing down, glad i came inside when i did.... i think you get why. Then this morning after the storm it is so loverly and still with rain drops still on everything. so i couldn't resist yet again. heres what i got.


30/1
f/3.8
iso 100
fence post and rocks used



1/160
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iso 100
no flash
monopod used
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Old 09-04-2009, 10:03 PM
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Not much to say about these...except.... superb!
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Old 09-04-2009, 10:12 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous, what a great capture..........
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Old 09-04-2009, 10:20 PM
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nice lightning shot even at that distance....lit up the clouds nicely
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Old 09-04-2009, 10:22 PM
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I agree with everyone! Excellent capture!
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Old 09-04-2009, 11:35 PM
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Nice shot ryder! your pictures have steadily improved with every post...Well done! Took the kx450 out today for a ride. It has been a while!
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Old 09-04-2009, 11:56 PM
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WOW, amazing first shot
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Old 09-05-2009, 03:54 AM
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thankyou all so much.

yea my shots are getting heaps better. i am learning so much each week. just today i learnt how to make the lightning shot even better. if i use a SMALL aperture not a BIG one.... and use bulb mode.

yea. i haven't been for a ride for quite some time on my YZF250. but i get to ride my DR-250s a fair bit as it is registered
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amazing shots!!!! I love both of them!
 

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