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Old 11-23-2009, 06:44 AM
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A storm came through last week so I tried to get some lightning shots, My first real attempt at shooting lightning

Lightning over the ocean

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Old 11-23-2009, 06:50 AM
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Nice! I've tried capturing lightning a couple times. Frustrating to say the least, especially when I only had my old Canon point-n-shoot! lol!
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Old 11-23-2009, 07:06 AM
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Fantastic shot Matt!!! I attempted lightning the other week and its quite frustrating, nearly everytime the shutter would close it would light up the sky! LOL! And unfortunatly we only really got sheet lighting so no amazing forks for me, but great job! =)
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Old 11-23-2009, 09:37 AM
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Fantastic capture.I love lightning pics. Shall attempt some next time a storm comes this way.Thanks for the inspiration.
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Old 11-23-2009, 09:52 AM
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Nice shot. I downloaded the Twilight picture style from the Canon website and it turns the lightning purple. It might be worth a try. Again nice shot.
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Old 11-23-2009, 10:09 AM
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nice! I haven't tried shooting lightning yet.
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Nice shot!!!TFS
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Old 11-23-2009, 10:49 AM
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wow, what a fantastic shot
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Old 11-23-2009, 11:41 AM
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That's really great...it's not that easy a thing to do...you did well.
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beautiful shot....I love the colors of the sky.
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