Florida - Lightning Capital of the World

Now that's highlighted birthday!!! Nice!

This is a very strong picture. I love the light and tones in the dark areas.

Thanks for rating one of my photos. I absolutely love the transission from dark to light from right to left in this photo. Throw in the silhouette and I'm a huge fan of this picture. Also, the details in the clouds are awesome. Great job.

Great shot. Where were you standing?

I was standing on our dock. We live on a canal just off the Intracoastal Waterway and the tree top is directly across from our house. I'm terrified of lightning and normally wouldn't be out in it but the storm was WAY far away (counting the seconds between the flash and the sound). Our dock is virtually the entertainment capital of my world :)

What a stunning image! As mentioned already, the transition from dark to the bolt is great.

 

-Shayne

Thanks for your comment, Shayne. Until last week, we hadn't had much rain or any lightning since late August when I snapped this one. But then a small but powerful cell came by and while the light/dark contrast isn't as good on this pic, the bolt that landed was spectacular. My needs were shaking. Good thing the camera was tripod-mounted!

Critiques and ratings welcome.

Very sharp great composition exellent. Nice portfolio.

Thanks for your rating and comment. Funny you should post tonight. I was out on the dock trying to capture more lightning. The storm cell was too intense, though, and with every strike the entire sky lit up bright white. But I'm sure there'll be a next time :)

A strong image!

 

Thank you for sharing

 

Maria

Thank you. You have some very lovely and strong images in your portfolio as well. I think we might have the globe covered :) Cheers

Great Capture Alberta. I like the way the clouds and palms are lit. Keep shooting.

 

Bob

Thanks much for your comment. Are you back home? Wishing you well -

Looks like you have it down, but email me if you want some tips on shooting lightning - both a good link I found on the web and some things I have learned on my own. ... On the other hand, you have fireworks too, so I think you know all you need to know. I'll be looking forward to some more (safe) lightning shots.

Thanks for your comments and offer. I will take you up on the email advice. We haven't had a bolt of lightning nor a drop of rain in what feels like forever down here! On the bright side, that gives me plenty of time to read up on "how to" :) Cheers -

Spectacular and frightening. You had perfect timing in capturing this.

We're in such a drought here in Florida that I haven't had a chance to try my hand at another lightning photo since shooting this one.

 

I really enjoy your very diverse portfolio. Your "Dare To Stand Out" rabbits are darling. If you haven't yet found a good recipe for rabbit with mustard sauce, try here: Lapin à la moutarde.

 

The first ingredient could be a problem though - "1 farm-raised or wild rabbit, cut into serving pieces, including the head if possible."

 

Bon Appétit -Alberta

Alberta, very good composition and exposure.

After a very prolonged drought, we finally have rain and thunderstorms in my area. Perhaps I'll get another chance to try my hand at this.

 

Cheers ~

Alberta

great time i know a big difficult to take this...in 20 years only 2 time i make a good pic about lighting

Anche io (only 2 times). Better than no times :)

 

Ciao ~

Alberta