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Lightning storm over Elliott Heads, Queensland.

Lightning storm over Elliott Heads, Queensland.
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7 Comments |
Janjoeng
 
Janjoeng November 15, 2013
Nice one!
Donnalla
Donnalla November 15, 2013
Thank you. Got there just before it fizzed out. Was pretty eerie when it did die.
Cherriegill49
 
Cherriegill49 November 15, 2013
Love this one
Donnalla
Donnalla November 15, 2013
Thank you I do too one of my favourites no doubt will have a new favourite though with the storm season coming into full swing :-)
HappyTree
 
HappyTree July 31, 2014
Love this!
Donnalla
Donnalla July 31, 2014
Thank you :-)
kagebaker
 
kagebaker June 10, 2015
Wow what a great moment for you. This is really spectacular. .that must have felt awesome when you saw that come up life that! crumbs i can't even begin to imagine how to did that..n how many you took until the lightning was just right. .love this. .really really nice
Donnalla
Donnalla June 10, 2015
The adrenaline was certainly pumping that night. This storm eventually ended up over the top of me and the eerie sounds from it, I wish I could have recorded. Patience is the key when it comes to storms and photography but when you get a frame like this you just jump for joy, I know I did a lot of yahooing!! :-)
shutterbug12
 
shutterbug12 November 11, 2015
Outstanding capture of the lighting
Donnalla
Donnalla December 01, 2015
thank you :-)
LesGreenwood
 
LesGreenwood December 02, 2015
This an awesome photo....this must of taken alot of time.
Donnalla
Donnalla December 02, 2015
Not particularly just following the storms progress to the beach and being in the right position at the right time. More so luck :)
catherinethompson PRO+
 
catherinethompson November 07, 2016
Such power and graphic detail. Well done.
Donnalla
Donnalla November 07, 2016
Thank you :-)
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Behind The Lens

Location

Elliott Heads Beach, Queensland about 15 minutes drive south east of Bundaberg.

Time

Night

Lighting

all natural light

Equipment

Nikon D3200, Nikon DX AF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G II ED lens. Tripod and remote trigger.

Inspiration

I love the power of mother nature and storms the amazing compositions between the lighting, the clouds and the night.

Editing

Slight touch up in Photoshop CS4 and watermark brush.

In my camera bag

Cameras (Nikon D3200, D7100), Nikon Lenses ( 35mm 1.8, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm, 55-200mm), tripods, remotes, ND filter, Circ. Polar filter.

Feedback

Read lots, pick photographers brains most are very approachable, watch videos, google how to (whatever it is you want to know) and just get out and shoot. With practice and experience comes learning and growing :-)

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