GXPaycheck Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) ....and a better camera. Thunderstorm passed by tonight with some impressive cloud to cloud lightning. Somehow it always new to flash when I wasn't ready. Got a couple pieces of it, though! Added a couple of shots for Adam as well:D Edited August 12, 2009 by GXPaycheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 FYI - Wal-Mart has a really nice Targus brand tripod for $25... I had a cheap one and broke it, I just bought this one last week and it is really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Cool pictures Brian! Blurry pics are better then no pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Added one more to the stack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Those pics are cool... For shots like that a tripod is a must, and if your camera is a good digital SLR see if you can get a wireless remote for it -- that way you can release the shutter without touching - and bumping -- the camera at all. If you can't get a remote, use the self-timer. That way you can hit the shutter button, step away, and by the time the pic snaps any vibration or movement will be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 This is one of those times when I miss all my old 35mm gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegeaney Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 That last shot would have been epic on a tripod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Added one more to the stack! :thumbsup: Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Was this one of those "OH S**T" pictures? Did you jump from the lightning just as you took the shot? This one is very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyTrain Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Yeah you need a tripod for sure some of those pictures actually came out kinda cool though Its always hard to take a good night show, what kind of camera are you shooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 We also had some wicked weather with tons of lightening. Those pics are very cool. Love the Adam's pic. I also need to invest in a tripod. I have the same problem staying still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Don't skimp on the tripod... go with a manfrotto... they're not cheap but worth every penny... don't know what I'd do without mine. With a tripod and a remote you could leave the shutter open for much longer on those shots and get some REALLY amazing pictures of that lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ1o87 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Those pictures wouldve been even more sick if you had a tripod. Go get one. Now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Using a Canon A95. Couldnt find anything to set the camera on that gave me a good angle, so I just held it in my lap. Lightning didn't bother me. The sore butt from sitting on the pavement was the problem! This getting old stuff sucks. I don't recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegeaney Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 ...This getting old stuff sucks. I don't recommend it. It's better than the alternative! I hear you though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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