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Marden lightning

I Love This Pic, Shows us just how BIG GOD really is
THE POWER OF GOD, thats what the title for this pic should be.
Marden lightning by Elsie esq..
I thought I had ruined this photo. It was a time lapse with an exposure of about 30 seconds. However on this one the phone rang and so its exposure time was about 7 minutes! Needless to say it was the best of the lot! August 1987 
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Luminuscule says:

Woah, awesome!
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tunnel Vision says:

that's excellent! we never get electric shows like that here in Seattle.
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mikenpet says:

Im glad it was in seven minutes and not all at once!!! Awesome!!!
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

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Elsie esq.  Pro User  says:

A very serendipitous photo. If there is such a word! Thanks for the comments
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

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Elsie esq.  Pro User  says:

If you look at the third stroke along from the streetlamp you can see it hitting the ground through the trees.

Thanks for looking.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

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IOWAPILOT  Pro User  says:

Great Photo. Love lightning storm photos.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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Elsie esq.  Pro User  says:

Thanks for the comments IP!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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Shadow Giant  Pro User  says:

Puts my lightening shots to shame, but then again I am a novice who has only been going a few months.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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Elsie esq.  Pro User  says:

Funnily enough lightning photographs are the easiest of "special" photos to take. The camera only requires a time setting shutter and away you go. Ooop sorry. You do need a good thunderstorm and a FILM camera. (as far as I know digital cameras do not permit exposures much longer than 20 secs. The exposure for this picture was 7 minutes!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sospitis  Pro User  says:

"...and a FILM camera. (as far as I know digital cameras do not permit exposures much longer than 20 secs."

Ha ha ha ha ha! you're funny! As someone who has done both, digital is MUCH easier! ALL SLR cameras have this capibility (and many point and shoot as well), just to let you know.

At any rate, this is a stunning photo, and I just started the Top 20 Lightning Group, and it needs a little help getting off the ground, you should consider adding this, it would do well.

[edit] I just re-read my comment and thought it sounded a bit condescending; don't get me wrong; I love film. I just hate the proliferation about the “supposed evils of digital.” Both are great so long as you have the right gear.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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SerialCoder  Pro User  says:

This image has been added to the Flickr Museum for making explore's top 25. Kudos!You can check it out here...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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timsharp68 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called MAIDSTONE HOT SHOTS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Great shot :-)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mick S 1999 says:

Stunning capture..well done..
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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nickphotos  Pro User  says:

Glad the phone rang - terrific shot.
That storm was over us too!

Seen in Maidstone Hot Shots
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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pterandon  Pro User  says:

Did you know this image was posted here.
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acco_tobruk says:

Hi am ail from tobruk libya
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Gloria Atkins says:

Awesome pic, , this is my Favorite pic of all time.
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3Gstore.de  Pro User  says:

YAY! Old but GOOOOOD!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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