Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Clouds & Lightning

I really liked the outline of the cloud and the two lightning strikes in this photo I took back in the middle of last August, so in the absence of anything recent it's my Skywatch Friday entry for the week.
I'm frequently asked how I get my lightning shots - go to this post to see my explanation.

27 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Your lightening shots are so awesome, Al! This one is dramatic! I'm amazed at how perfectly you capture shots like this -- I shouldn't be amazed considering what a terrific photographer you are!! Hope your week is going well!

Sylvia

Tina´s PicStory said...

that´s soooo amazing and beautiful! :)

Sallie (FullTime-Life.com said...

You can post your amazing lightening bolts anytime -- they are awe-inspiring. AND they remind me of Colorado, so I'm happy.

Vagabonde said...

That is an excellent shot. You know, the funny part is that right now I hear thunder and I just saw lightning. It is almost 10 PM though so I am not going outside to try to take a picture – I prefer to look at yours!

Sciarada said...

Ciao Al, I do not think it's very easy to photograph lightning, this photo is spectacular!
Have a good day!

sonia a. mascaro said...

Your lightening photo are really breathtaking, Al! Well done!

berit.. said...

awesome !!!

Rajesh said...

Amazing captures of lightning.

Steffi said...

Awesome photo!

Birgitta - FOTO grafi said...

Most powerful sky so far!
Great shot - love it :)

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Great photo.

Regards and best wishes

eileeninmd said...

WOW, I love your photo. Great capture, you are very talented. Thanks for sharing your skies. Happy SKywatching!

GRØNN FRYD HOS MONIQUE - said...

An amazing photo, as well as a very interesting explanation that you link further to.

Robert Geiss said...

There are indeed some things only light can do. You managed to cover its magic. Chapeau !
Please have a good Friday ahead.

Light and Voices said...

You are a very talented photographer to be able to get this image.
Joyce M

Kim, USA said...

It's beautiful!! Got to read the explanation thanks for sharing.

SWF

Míriam Luiza said...

Espetacular imagem! Como consegui fotografar um raio? Amei isso! Parabéns!

Karen said...

Another beaut! Gotta get myself a tripod!

LadyFi said...

Wow - so dramatic and beautiful!

I notice you have word verification on... those words are so hard to read! You might consider turning it off?

Southwest Arkie said...

Wow- that is fantastic!

the cuby poet said...

This is quite unusual to be able to capture two bolts of lightning behind a fearsomely black cloud. This is a great photo.

Cecilia Artista said...

Really awesome picture!
Like it very much!

R1 said...

Awesome! how i wish i could take a photo as beautiful as that...still a lot of things to learn for me. Thanks for sharing...

-r1-

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Another great capture, Al. This is one of my favorites!!

Jane said...

Really awesome shot, practically all lightning shots and taken using BULB setting on a DSLR where you can open and close the shutter at will rather timing it which is more difficult as lightning is unpredictable and very fast. Tripod is essential too:D ( you probably can do it on a compact camera, but it has to be one that has a manual mode)

I don't like this new comment system format they have introduced, its awful:( wish they would stop changing everything.

Anonymous said...

Great shots! Have you used a lightning trigger such as the followings?

www.pmgadgets.net
www.nerotrigger.com

Viola said...

Oh my...!!!! You are just the professional in taking ligtening pictures!! You could publish a very interesting book, you know? :)

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