Too Close For Comfort
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Today’s post is of a lightning capture from this past weekend. This was one of many rewards I received after a long day of fruitless chasing.
Late on Friday I had driven towards Tucson to catch up with photog buddy Mike Olbinski for some storm chasing. We made our way around the outskirts of Tucson only to be rained upon no matter where we went. This was incredibly frustrating as the sky was lighting up all around us. We eventually gave up and started back towards Phoenix in hopes of catching something there. After arriving we were greeted with more rain. Great. It was looking like one of those nights where you can’t win. Our last ditch effort had us driving east to see if we could drive out of the rain and catch some action. This proved to be the winning ticket. Only a few short miles and we were in dry territory. The sky was going off and there were 2 happy photographers catching the action.
Just a quick note on the image. This was shot with a 50mm on my 40D. The strike was close enough that it exceeded my frame (no cropping here). It definitely got my attention. When you are that close it is time not to be that close.
Until next time…
Camera: Canon 40D with a Canon 50mm
Processing: Lightroom 3
Awesome capture Chris! Close indeed.
Congrats on a great capture Chris! Bet the thunder with this one rattled the car a little.
Yes it did. It about sent me to my truck.
Wow, crazy close strike. That had to get the adrenaline pumping like crazy. Glad your safe, and your camera was able to capture this!
Yowzers – that is close! I just can’t get over the images you and Mike come away with – absolutely awesome!
I’ve never shot lightning before but I know I don’t want to be too close. Great capture Chris
Man that was close – Gratifying catch Chris!
Really an awesome shot Chris, but I know I’d be pretty scared if it was that close! You and Mike stay safe!
That’s an awesome shot, Chris. Too close for comfort for sure. 🙂
Congrats on you guys staying the course and finally nailing a great shot.
Great capture. I guess I’m a little different when it comes to proximity though, my favorite distance is 50mm frame filling distance 🙂
It does make for great shots I’ll give you that. However it also causes my fear factor to sky rocket. 🙂
wow very cool and be safe out there mate!!
Ho. Lee. Shit! Awesome shot!
Hair raising event without a doubt. Great pic!
Wow! Awesome capture… Love those two bolts to the right of the big one. They really compliment the image.
Damn dude, this is IT!!! Incredible lightning shot Chris!!!
Cool shot Chris. You guys really had to worked for this one!