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21-JUN-2007

cristi's first lightning

Went on a date tonight without the kids.It was nice and quiet.
after dinner,which was interupted many times by lightning,she said we gotta go and get some pictures.
Now I know she would rather have been home putting the kids down,
but she insisted on staying with me.
Ran out to this pond,set up the old canon and got 1 strike in 15 minutes.
I've finally played with these shots so I can get pretty close without spending10 takes adjustingthe camers especially the focus.
She stayed in the car,I put on the remote and got this one.
Need I say i headed for the car and set up the camera out the side window,but the show was over.
You never know about lightnng shots till ya see 'em on the big monitor.
While it was not perfect,it was a great memory and shot we shared. (and I survived)

Canon EOS 5D
30s f/16.0 at 24.0mm iso200 full exif

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Guest 24-Jun-2007 01:42
Voted for this one too, great shot!!! Did you happen to realize that you were under a power line in a thunderstorm?
Cheers,
Erik
Jim Larkin23-Jun-2007 04:09
Cool shot but better memory. Sweet.
George Christakos22-Jun-2007 16:50
Perfect capture Clark. Powerful and dramatic photo! V.
Dr. Michael G. Mathews22-Jun-2007 15:51
Wonderful shot and timing sir.
Dr. Michael G. Mathews22-Jun-2007 15:51
Wonderful shot and timing sir.
Silvia Roitman22-Jun-2007 08:24
wow!superb!Vote!
Dan Chusid22-Jun-2007 05:47
Crackin' shot Clark!