Lightning Strikes the Triangle May 13, 2011 |
Chicago, IL
I think I found a new favorite subject to photograph: Lightning. This shot was a miracle for many reasons. First, it was a crazy coincidence that I had my equipment on me when I was here in this highrise. Second, this was my first attempt at shooting lightning ever. I didn't really know what settings to use, but through trial and error and an enormous amount of luck I was able to make this capture.
For those interested in capturing lightning, the concept is pretty simple. You'll need a tripod because you'll want the expsosure to last a few seconds. Since I was behind a rain covered glass window, I had to turn my aperture lo enough to get the fewest number of dust and rain drop spots in the frame. The rest is pure luck.
Very cool shot bud! I can tell you my first attempt at lightning was no where near this good! Nice work.
Super shot...there was me thinking you needed a load of super duper expensive lightning detecting equipment.
All I have is a jaw dropping WOW!
Outstanding! You need a big print of that on canvas. Great work.
Splendid! Great job.
Holy hell dude - this is unreal!
You rocked this! Great job!
Totally cool man!
Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.
Holy crap that is awesome!
That is freaking cool !
Pretty awesome. I'd say the lightning 'really makes the photo', but really, I like the processing of the whole thing. Very cool!
Awesome. If you ever sell this as a print I'm definitely getting one.
Unfortunately the look of HDR ruins this, it's a good shot but i think HDR shots look cheesy.
Wow, this picture is unreal! Thanks for including some tips on doing it! I think the HDR look is awesome!
Nice shot, but I want to add one thing. In my point of view if you could have used the darkest shot and masked out the glow of the blues and lights on the vehicles (amber) it could have been just perfect. For most of the image, I have to say it's a job well done and an amazing set of works you have here. Keep it up. Regards from Maldives.
Does not get any more perfect than this!
@afu... You're wrong The blues on the buildings make it look like it's a ghostly extension of the lightning. The amber of the cars grounds the photo. It shows how the lightning can come so close to human contact. I find this photo not a study of lightning, but a capture of spontaneaity. Great work.
Thanks Alex!
How can I get one of these printed out so I can put it in a nice frame on the wall? Probably like 3 ft x 3 ft give or take a little... thanks