Lightning in Full Force
Uploaded: April 20, 2007
This image was captured with a Canon 20D, 20-40mm f2.8 @ 20mm. ISO 100, f11, and a 20 sec. exposure on 4-2-07 in Rockford, IL. I thought this was a great shot to show comparison on how large some lightning strikes can be. This bolt dwarfs the 4 story hotel in the forground along I-90 after slight cropping. The only PS is slight curves and minor color adjustments and contrast.
Joe Terni April 20, 2007
What a great capture Paul.The composition of the lightning with the buildings is A1 as well.A wonderful shot. #641556Dominick M. Dimacale April 20, 2007
Great timing to this lightning image...Dominick #4192507Harris Qazi April 21, 2007
What a lucky capture. beautiful crop. #4194482Michelle L. Frick April 25, 2007
A truly amazing shot - and it shows just how awesome the power of nature can be! I think I saw a lightning bolt just like this in our storms last night. However, I am too busy being a chicken to take this kind of picture! Great work Paul! #4214203John Connolly April 26, 2007
What a fantastic capture, Paul! Nature at its unbelievable best! #4218475Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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