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Not the best shot but what a strike!

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Not the best shot but what a strike!

Postby owen on Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:52 am

It was just taken from our garage but this flash was amazing!

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Postby Sheila Smart on Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:06 am

Right time, right place, Owen. Good shot.

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Postby Mr Darcy on Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:12 am

You got the strike. Great shot.
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Postby Glen on Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:07 am

Well done Owen
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Postby B01NG on Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:06 pm

:shock: wow awsome shot, what gear did you use?
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Postby Tim on Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:49 pm

Very lucky shot Owen, well done!
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Postby Big V on Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:57 pm

Nice capture..
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Postby ATJ on Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:46 pm

Fantastic timing!

B01NG wrote::shock: wow awsome shot, what gear did you use?

EXIF tells it all. Get yourself Opanda EXIF viewer and you view the EXIF information with the image. BTW, looks like it was a D70 with a 12mm lens, 30 seconds at f/9.
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Postby MATT on Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:50 pm

Great shot Owen...

Lightning scares me.. Last weeka t work we had a light vehicle, Front End Loader and a CAT 785 Water truck hit along with one driver..

Scary stuff

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Postby owen on Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:11 pm

Thanks guys. It scares the heck out of me too! I was planning to go down the end of the road where it was a bit more open... but after talking to the neighbours I chickened out and ran back into the garage :)
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Postby Travy on Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:14 pm

great shot!!

i tried taking lightning the other night.. its not easy!!

great shot :D
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Postby bumthology on Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:48 pm

1 question
how long did u wait outside for and how many shots did you take that night?
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Postby ozimax on Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:16 pm

Outstanding shot, exceptional colour, a joy to view.
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Postby owen on Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:00 pm

bumthology wrote:1 question
how long did u wait outside for and how many shots did you take that night?
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Honestly this was the fourth shot of the night. I was in the garage for about 45 minutes, it was just an amazing sight! Flashes every couple of seconds.
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Postby marcotrov on Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:03 pm

Great moment in time Owen. Beautifully timed and exposed :)
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Postby Killakoala on Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:41 pm

Awe inspiring shot Owen.
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Postby Matt. K on Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:50 pm

Next time let an electrician fix it. :D :D :D :D
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Postby colin_12 on Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:38 pm

This is a great Lightning shot Owen.
Aren't you glad the trypod does not jump as much as us when you get the bang :lol:
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Postby owen on Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:13 am

Thanks Guys.

Steve, that strike must have struck near your joint :)
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Postby dodge on Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:10 pm

WOW :D
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