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Lightning Strike

Lightning Strike

Lightning Strikes during a August thunderstorm in Saskatchewan.

Lightning Strikes during a August thunderstorm in Saskatchewan.
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camera

Canon EOS 7D

settings

settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 100 Shutter 17/1 Focal Length 16/1

upload_date

upload_date

Apr, 2016

Views

195

Likes

+3

Awards

People's Choice in Wild Weather Photo Challenge

Absolute Masterpiece

Peer Award

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in my neighbourhood in the city of Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Time

This photo was taken 2015:08:14 22:19:24 during an amazing prairie thunderstorm.

Lighting

They say that each bolt of lightning can contain up to one billion volts of electricity.

Equipment

Canon EOS 7D Tokina 16-50mm ƒ/7.1 16.0 mm 17sec iso100 using a remote shutter on a Velbon tripod.

Inspiration

I have always been inspired by mother natures amazing beauty and power and lightning puts a charge into my inspiration.

Editing

This shot was processed with Software - iPhoto 9.6.1

In my camera bag

I normally carry my Canon 7D with Tokina 16~50mm f/2.8, Canon 24~105mm f/4, Canon 300mm f/4

Feedback

Location and patience is the key to getting shots like this but always be safe when photographing lightning or wildlife.

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