Abstract Lightning
Uploaded: September 30, 2012
Nikon D50 Nikon 18-105.
F11, 2 sec
Managed in Aperture 3 and PS
Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 45.00 mm, Model: NIKON D50
Susan Williams September 30, 2012
Interesting capture of this lightning strike, David. They are not easy to get. I like that you kept the foreground objects (I don't know what they are called) from the slower shutter speed to add color and interest to the abstract.Capturing a strike has been a personal challenge for me for quite some time, and I got my first shot only recently. I became especially intrigued by the subject when my son told me it was a ground to cloud strike (pure luck). #1489328
David Resnikoff September 30, 2012
SusanActually the foreground light are street and house lights.
F 11 speed 2sec
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Susan Williams September 30, 2012
Thanks for straightening me out, David. I assumed the lights are part of the landscape, but I wonder what technique causes them to be relatively uniform in shape. #10347836David Resnikoff September 30, 2012
SusanNo idea ?????
They just came out this way, a fluke
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Arthur Bohlmann October 01, 2012
Interesting image #10348705David Resnikoff October 01, 2012
Thanks Arthurdavid R #10348729
Gary R. Smith October 01, 2012
Great capture, David. the foreground lights are very interesting. I read the discussion with Susan and it's clear what they are to me now. #10349434David Resnikoff October 01, 2012
GaryThanks a lot.
I was amazed by the strange effects.
A Fluke, but I liked it #10349442
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