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daniel valovich
03-24-2010, 04:48 PM
That time of year has arrived again for chasing lightning here in Arkansas and I always enjoy it.
I think the storms are getting meaner.


http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/40953/2918265690033810500S600x600Q85.jpg

d200
18mm
18-200 vr 3.5/5.6
f/4.5
3.6s
tripod wlth shutter release
manual bulb setting
iso 100

Roman Kurywczak
03-24-2010, 05:16 PM
Hey Daniel,
Very nice bolt! I really like the detail you have in there and the storm glow is awesome on the buildings......now if only you lived in Utah:D! Building not my favorite....but it works well!!!

daniel valovich
03-24-2010, 05:34 PM
Thanks Roman!
I like this version better. Any suggestions?

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/45774/2981319680033810500S600x600Q85.jpg

Roman Kurywczak
03-24-2010, 05:49 PM
I think because the lightning is more prominant....it is stronger but I like the cloud in the first. Is it me or do both images have a CCW lean?.....I'm looking at the tower. Now....do you have any more room on the right in the repost? bottom on both?......sliver more on both. I am debating a crop off the left on the repost......even though it shows the leading edge of the rain....the lightning is the star and a crop would even further emphasize the lightning.

Dave Mills
03-24-2010, 06:13 PM
Hi Daniel, I like the repost better. The lightening is more dominant and a crop off the left as Roman was debating works for me. I too am questioning the CCW lean since the buildings seem to be going in that direction. Lots of drama when one captures a bolt like that!

daniel valovich
03-24-2010, 06:30 PM
Good eyes on the lean. I was able to level the photo on my end after you brought it to my attention. Looks better! I had set up in a hurry and captured 15 different lightning images in about 10 minutes before the rain hit us.My low noise reduction was on and I missed alot of shots because of the slow write to the card.Never turned it back on.

Bob Miller
03-24-2010, 07:40 PM
Hi Daniel....super super image...esp the repost! I personally would not crop any off the left of the repost

Kobus Tollig
03-25-2010, 04:35 AM
Agree on waht DAve said here. You did well with the exposure

Nick Palmieri
03-25-2010, 03:56 PM
Like the re-post. great capture.

Katherine Enns
03-26-2010, 04:12 PM
I agree with everybody here, this is a terrific capture, and not easy to get I might add. The crop is better but in my opinion, I like the cloud on the right, its pushing against the lightning a bit and creates a dynamic, if you could cut it right at the edge of the big ugly building on the far right, that would really improve it, but its good as the cropped version too. A stunner!

daniel valovich
03-26-2010, 04:34 PM
Recropped and leveled. Great suggestions!
What is CCW ?:cool:

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/46105/2213959590033810500S600x600Q85.jpg