Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Triple Lightning

First, thanks to the commenters on my last post, pointing out that the glass sculpture is by Dale Chihuly - I'm sure they're correct. Dina was the first to notice it, and Sylvia, Sonia, Lesley, Snap, Marilyn also figured it out; it's great what you can learn online.

Now it's time for another Skywatch Friday entry. This time it's a triple-lighting strike from back in July, captured in a 34.5-second exposure looking north from my front yard. The streaks of light in the lower-right are the cars on a state highway.
I do love capturing lightning! With the exception of a couple of thunder-snowstorms, I'll probably have to wait until late in the springtime before we see more thunderstorms, but I've got several shots still to post.
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33 comments:

  1. Tina´s PicStoryNovember 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    3 times WOW! :)

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  2. Sylvia KNovember 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Awesome capture, Al! I always love your lightening captures, they're so dramatic and breathtaking! Hope you have a great day!

    Sylvia

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  3. LindyLouMacNovember 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I thought I had the day wrong for a minute! Very impressive lightening shot. Thankyou for supporting my new photography blog, I hope you will be calling by again sometimes.

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  4. ClytieNovember 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Wow - this is awe inspiring!!!

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  5. AnnaNovember 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    WOW that is awesome Al!
    Great shot...
    Greetings Anna (Netherlands)

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  6. Karin M.November 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    A magnificent photo, great light and color.
    Greetings Karin

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    And I love seeing your captures. Thank you.

    I'm hopelessly behind reading, but I hope Sylvia and etc. told you about the Dale Chihually glass museum that you can go to next time hyou're in Tacoma.

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  8. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 1, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Great capture! I have tried several times to photograph lightning, but we don't get it often enough to practice lots...

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  9. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 1, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    wow!!!! how do u do it, Just wait outside and wait?

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  10. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Wow - that is some dramatic lightning!

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  11. LizDecember 1, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    This is really cool! Happy sky watching.

    Skywatch

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  12. nonizamboniDecember 1, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Stunning capture! And who doesn't love to see lightening from the safety of the monitor screen :O)

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  13. CameraCruiseDecember 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Wow, what a dramatic lightning!
    Great shot!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Phenomenal picture! I love lightning and really appreciate those who capture it on film.

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  15. AndyDecember 1, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I wish I could do shots like that. Getting one strike is luck but capturing three is skill.

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  16. SteffiDecember 1, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Cool photo and perfect shot for SWF!Have a nice weekend!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    This is great.

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  18. AnnemorDecember 1, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    This is great. I try to capture lightenings, but ususally fail.
    Greetings from Norway.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I am a big fan of your lightning shots. They are spectacular.

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  20. Kim, USADecember 1, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I so love to take this kind of shot. But so afraid to do it. Thanks for sharing.

    SWF

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  21. RajeshDecember 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Terrific shot of the lightning.

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  22. EG CameraGirlDecember 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Nicely done!

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  23. serlineDecember 1, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Splendid shot!

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  24. Spare Parts and PicsDecember 1, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Another great lightning capture! I'm always amazed at seeing these. Keep 'em coming, please!

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  25. WildBlackDecember 2, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Lightning amazes me a lot :) You've captured them perfectly. Great work

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  26. ElettraDecember 2, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    really impressive and spectacular photos !!!!!!!

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  27. LVDecember 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    You were at the right and time for this shot. Also, you were fast, as it does not last long. This is amazing shot of three strikes.

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  28. sonia a. mascaroDecember 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wow! Just great this picture of the triple-lighting strike! Well done!

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  29. ArijaDecember 3, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Another of your fantastic lightning shots. I love them one and all.

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  30. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyDecember 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful! We have the storms, but I just watch out the window and stay inside with the dogs.

    Kathy M.

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  31. HildaDecember 4, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome!

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  32. alfonsoDecember 5, 2011 at 3:00 AM


    · Fantastic shot. You are very lucky.

    · hugs

    CR & LMA
    ________________________________
    ·

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  33. JaneDecember 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Wow, awesome shots and that's quite a long time to leave the shutter open too-amazing captures, I bet lighting with snow is quite fascinating too. Good luck!

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