Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Summer Lightning

I had several options available for this Skywatch Friday post, but I decided to go with these lightning shots. As I was driving back from Denver on Sunday evening, after I passed over Monument Hill there were two storms. One was on my right (west), over the mountains, while the other was to my left (east), over the plains. Needless to say, when I got home I got out the tripod and camera and was lucky enough to capture a handful of strikes, although nothing really close.
I bet there are more lightning shots on the Skywatch Friday meme page, so visit it soon!
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37 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 11, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Oh, WOW! Those are awesome captures, Al!! What fantastic, breathtaking, stormy skies! Thanks for sharing these! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. LewAugust 11, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Fantastic shots! Your storms out there are high energy.

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  3. GaelynAugust 11, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Great captures of the exciting feeling of lightning.

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  4. SciaradaAugust 12, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    Buongiorno Al, spectacular shots of the games nature

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  5. LindaAugust 12, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    I'm amused that you're lamenting that the lightning wasn't closer. Dramatic enough for me, and quite simply awesome.

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  6. EG CameraGirlAugust 12, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    You must be very quick pressing the shutter. You captured so much lightening!

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  7. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.August 12, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Ciao Al
    molto belle queste foto... non vorrei trovarmi nel posto dove cadono però i fulmini !
    Buona giornata :-)

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  8. Carolyn FordAugust 12, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    I have never gotten a lightning shot...it's so rare around here in southern California. You seem disappointed that the strikes were not close...I'd say that is a VERY good thing! These are amazing! I'd love to do it myself (one of these days, somewhere on this planet).

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  9. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Most EXCELLENT shots! Very cool!

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  10. DinaAugust 12, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Great lightning shots! I live in the lightning capital of the world (Tampa, FL) and still can't get decent lightning shots.

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  11. Photo CacheAugust 12, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    outrageously superb.

    www.ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  12. TaniaAugust 12, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    WOW! How great! Really wonderful shots!
    Wish you a nice weekend:-)

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  13. Kim, USAAugust 12, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    This is a very amazing shot love it!

    SkyWatchFriday

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  14. finiAugust 12, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Lucky indeed!! Amazing pictures!!

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  15. BraComAugust 12, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Beautiful SkyWatch Friday photos
    Wonderful pictures from the lightning

    Regards, Bram

    My SkyWatch Friday

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  16. LesleyAugust 12, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Amazing shots! I love a good lightning storm, so long as I'm safe inside.

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  17. AlAugust 12, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    That looks so fantastic but be careful when taking photos of lightning it might harm your camera like what happened with my friend.

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  18. lina@women's perspectivesAugust 12, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    I'm so amazed. Stunning shots :)

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  19. iheartsunnydaysAugust 12, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Gorgeous electric shots. I love storms like this :)

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  20. Regina August 12, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Truly amazing and excellent.

    Happy SWF weekend.
    Regards.

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  21. IndraniAugust 12, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Great timing and great shots.

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  22. CarlettaAugust 12, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    I am truly in awe of these shots - excellent work!

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  23. LoracAugust 12, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Glad you decided on those. Truly amazing. Such power!

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  24. http://graceolsson.com/blogAugust 12, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

    GREAT
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/08/sweden-x-scotland-3x0/

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  25. JimAugust 12, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    Magnificent captures.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  26. AnonymousAugust 13, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Great photos of the lit-up sky ;-)

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  27. Louis la VacheAugust 13, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Spectacular choice for SWF.

    «Louis» thanks you for visiting San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

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  28. Jeannette StGAugust 13, 2010 at 3:47 AM

    Whoa - awesome!
    I am Dutch (live in L.A.) - where did you live in Holland?

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  29. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 13, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    How long have you been chasing storms. You captured at the precise moment. Great shot.

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  30. Jan K. alias AfanjaAugust 13, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    These are absolutely fantastic shots of the lightning. Great!
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  31. LVAugust 13, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    I do not like storms of any kind. However, I am glad this one hung around long enough for you to get these great shots.

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  32. NaquillityAugust 13, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Ok, so i have to know what were your camera settings for capturing these wonderful lightning shots? i have been trying to get some shots like this for some time and failed miserably. again, great shots. hope all is well. have a great weekend.

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  33. LivingSoAbundantlyAugust 13, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    I appreciate the clarity in your photos. They are amazing shots of lightning! :)

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  34. ArijaAugust 14, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    Fantastic shots Al. I woud not have wanted anything much closer, I know what it is like when the telephone next to the bed is blasted into outer space!

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  35. NatureFootstepAugust 15, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    love this sky watch post. :) Great shots.

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  36. Dancin FoolAugust 16, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    They are amazing!

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  37. KaoriAugust 17, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Oh wow! These are magnificent! I like the last one with the houses below and the electrifying light above :D

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