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It was 38C here in Germany today. I must have lost a gallon of sweat on the flight line too The weather forecast was for storms in the evening, well anything to clear the air. They kicked off as I left, so being on a hill, I decided to try and take a few shots. Up until the last one, the storm was some distance away. The last shot was getting very close so I decided that it was time to bravely run away!

Matt

Damn those are bad ass!

I've never seen such good lightning shots... Holy s**t!

These are awesome shots.  ;) It's so amazing that lightening doesn't have a plan when it leaves its origin..

Very nice, and a great summer activity!

Holy crap! THAT is awesome.

Wow, great job....!

What method did you use to take those photos?

Wow, great job....!

What method did you use to take those photos?

No real secret. I have a Nikon D60 and a kit lenses. I took these with a 18-55 mm and a tripod. Basically, pointed it in the direction of the most storm activity. Set the camera to the manual, F5.6, a 30 second exposure, 400ASA and crossed my fingers. After a while you get a feel for the storm and can guestimate when it will fork. However I did also have about 50 duds on my card too.

Matt

WOAH!!!  :o

Note to self...go to Germany

Alec

Very nice shots Matt, I have got to try that!!!!

Great work Matt!!  These are great!!

I've been trying to catch a lightning strike for ever with no luck.
I'll keep on trying!!

Cory

Text Book Photographs, Matt......!

Well done!

Paul...another bright spark on the horizon... ...!

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Personally I would put the ISO down to 100. Lightning is bright, 100 will do the job without the noise you have here.  I'm also surprised that the lighting is so well exposed! When I do the same the lighting is often blown out at ISO 100 at F/8  :o Also, do you have a bulb setting? You can then just let the camera sit there as long as you want and you don't have to worry about that 30 sec limitation.

Absolutely stunning shots though  8-)

[quote]Personally I would put the ISO down to 100. Lightning is bright, 100 will do the job without the noise you have here.