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It Was Worth the Risk
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Uploaded: 08/12/04 2:59 AM GMT
It Was Worth the Risk
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Taken tonight (8-11-04) at 9:33pm, just South of Cape Canaveral, with my Fuji S5000 digital mounted on a tripod.
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10/10 WOW
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I'm not afraid of being sick.
I'm more afraid of being well.
I'm not afraid to put the gun in my hand. I'm just afraid it will hurt like hurt like hell. ~
Jack Off Jill
I give this 10 because i know how hard it is to catch.Powerful shot Tom! ...
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" Get the birds viewpoint on life"
holy crap this is really awesome, i've beenlooking for a really good lightneing shot on here for a while, one that was a real shot anod not something that osomene made, and thisisit, thisis the one. and lke i'm a little drunk rightnow, btu i know its good. a new favoteit.
glad you didn't die taking the shot, it was worth the risk
glad you didn't die taking the shot, it was worth the risk
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There's an emptiness inside her and she'd do anything to fill it in. Though it's red blood bleeding from her now, it's more like cold blue ice in her heart. She feels like kicking out all the windows and setting fire to this life. She could change everything about her using colors bold and bright, but all the colors mix together...to grey. ~*DaveMatthewsBand*~
this is awesome......we get storms that are real lightning charged too...cool photo glad you are safe
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Ange
"Out of the flames..from the ash..I will arise...Phoenix"
Great shot Tom.... its so hard to capture lightning... but you did a great job... Take Care... J
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Here nothing, see nothing, speak nothing.. that way noone gets hurt.....
WoW, we're having a thunderstorm here in Phoenix, and we have purple lightning also :) Great job capturing such an amazing part of nature! 10/10 and into favorites.. I'm hoping soon after this week when I get my new camera I can setup shop and get some lightning pictures also :) Amazing work :)
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"We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall." -- NLT Proverbs 16:33
Thanks for all your great comments, views and votes. Glad you all enjoyed it. :c)
Pier- There was no editing done, the only thing I did to it in photoshop was to size it down to 1600x1200 pixels.
Pier- There was no editing done, the only thing I did to it in photoshop was to size it down to 1600x1200 pixels.
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The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from an artist is to make him ruin his work.
(Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 1832)
Dont think they left anything else to say. Its all been said. Its just WOW! That is trule Amazing 10/10 All the way. :}
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Smile:) Cuz I Said So!
Big congrats to you for capturing this. I can't imaging trying to capture a lightning shot. It must require impeccable timing! Really well done!
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"Even a fool is thought wise when he keeps his mouth shut."
wow, incredible shot! How did you catch lightning like that? lol
Nice composition even! 10/10
Nice composition even! 10/10
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~Anet´ h-räk´ Ra-Keprer-Atum
~Teher Ra, Teher túä!
Agree with all above me here Tom. Also, was watching the path of the storms today on weather.com and noticed they have a section where you can post your photos for possible choice to be aired on the weather channel. <winking and strongly suggesting>
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B.J. ;)
Thanks everyone, I have been going out with the camera to capture lightning every time a violent storm comes this way and I am finally getting some really good images.
bjb- Yeah, I have been watching the storms' paths also. Charley might head my way, Cape Canaveral, but it would be pretty weakened by the time it hit here after going across the state. I am glad I am no longer living in the Florida Keys, looks like the Keys might get hit by one side of the storm as it heads North.
bjb- Yeah, I have been watching the storms' paths also. Charley might head my way, Cape Canaveral, but it would be pretty weakened by the time it hit here after going across the state. I am glad I am no longer living in the Florida Keys, looks like the Keys might get hit by one side of the storm as it heads North.
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The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from an artist is to make him ruin his work.
(Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 1832)
I'm late, but... Damned, what a photo!!! Congrats for this shot, Tom :-)
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"Violence is the last resort of the incompetent" (I. Asimov)
EXCELLENT lightning effects DEFINATLY in my favs and 10/10 GREAT job!!!!
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Mull3tboii - Life is good, please enjoy it while is lasts.
Excellent capture Tom. I have been waiting for a good storm to get out and try capturing some lightning myself. I thoght Charley would bring some storms my way but we didn't even get a drop of rain from it as it cut across south of here. Do you find that you need to use a tripod for these shots (I noticed you used one for this shot)? I would think that lightning would be a lot like fireworks, where I use a short enough exposure that it works perfectly well as a hand-held shot at that distance. Then again I've never tried lightning so that's why I'm asking you :). It is my next goal to get some really good lightning shots but it seems I am always too busy with school when a storm comes around this way. Well great job again on this capture, gets a 10 from me.
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~My select image - Wading Patiently
Awesome
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@}~~Faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen~~{@
*~Angel~*
Awesome capture.
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+ If you're moving in a vehicle that's faster than light, then what happends if you turn on your head-lights?
This is amazing. Lightning is always nice to see photos of because it is so hard to catch. Harder than BUTTERFLIES!!!!!! Good job to you. This is excellent.
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<*** <CAssIE> ***> Yes, I am Caedesing it up!!!!!!
A sturdy tripod makes a difference for any night shots. The exposure time depends on the distance of the lightning, the ISO setting should be set to 200 or less. Digital cameras have a slight delay so it makes lightning harder to capture.. to work around that I use continous shot mode (it only saves the last 6 frames so it doesn't fill up the card fast).
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The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from an artist is to make him ruin his work.
(Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 1832)
lightning makes some of the best wallpapers because its so hard to get a great shot. this is quite possibly the best lightning shot i have ever seen.
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wow, don't know how i missed this one! it's great and straight to the hd it goes! beautifully taken!
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jem184
"follow the yellow brick road!"
Wonderful shot Tom, also your brave to be out in the storm. bravo, High marks for you. Thanks for sharing this wonderful shot.
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But words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think and smile.
Tom - truly superb shot - must have been quite a rush out there!
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...Recent work .......<-☺.|.☻->
OMG you took that pic at the perfect time lucky shot your a very gifted photographer
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Mel
*I call things as I see them; if I don't see them, I make something up.*
wow that must have been really difficult to capture. very cool. well done.
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<~~> Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. <~~>
Sweet capture my southern friend!!First Rate Tom.
Peace&Respect Jojo
Peace&Respect Jojo
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Laying Easy Somewhere
Shade Across My Mind
What an awesome capture. Very rare you catch a shot like that, quite nice indeed.
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Awesome shot, I never seen a purple sky with lightenings before...
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There always something unexpected happens to my life, sometimes I'm powerless to prevent it.
Great work!!! Not often you get to see something like that much less get a picture I gave it a ten.
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As long as you didn't stand under the tallest ree you could fimd with some sheet metal over yourhead, you'd be fine.
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That is such an awesome picture. I always click my camera a split second too late. Well done you, its amazing.
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That is amazing. I havent gotten too many good lightning shots.
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You are the beholder. So make it beautiful.
An awesome picture, but let's face it, NO picture is worth that risk.
Anastasia
Anastasia
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tonyrebl@hotmail.com in canada....SWEEEEEEET!!!!!! really fantastic!!!!
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Fantastic shot. I'm a storm chaser so a great photo like this of natures awsome power definately gets my vote!
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Such a powerful shot! Looks like a "10" for timing... Was this a case of being in the wrong place at the right time? :-) ~Ouimon~ Geeez.. The sky is so purple too! Scary. We get a lot of heavy electrical storms in Minnesota too.. I unplug my modems and enjoy! Thanks for sharing this photo!
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Alvarez and Epiphone are two of my best friends.. besides my 6 cats :-)
I hope that you and your family will be safe during the next few days. Thank you for posting this! Top marks & in my fav's on my HD!!!!!!!!!! :~)