Seattle Lightning
Story behind the photo: Thunderstorms in Seattle are very rare (happens maybe a few times a year at most), so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to go check it ...
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Story behind the photo: Thunderstorms in Seattle are very rare (happens maybe a few times a year at most), so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to go check it out. The storm briefly passed over the city around 9:45PM. I set up on the Water Taxi pier near Alki Beach in West Seattle, and took continual 30 sec exposures in the hopes of capturing something on camera. Luckily it paid off, and this was the result! This is one shot at 30 seconds (not a composite of multiple images).
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jrfleury
September 06, 2013
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. I bet you're lucky a lot.
jerry
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HaliSowle
September 07, 2013
Just superb! It's always so rewarding when all your preparation results in something fantastic like this!
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carolcardillo
September 07, 2013
This is a wow! The skyline itself is beautiful, the lighting is incredible. Put them together and the shot is amazing.
davyxy
September 13, 2013
very well done, an outstanding shot. you surely got the moment and composition. ALL STARS.. thanks for sharing.
jeffreygreenwood
September 28, 2013
Wonderful Jeff. Nice when everything comes together even when unexpected like in this case. Best from Jeff
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alexiusvanderwesthuizen
November 17, 2013
This has to be one of the most beautiful skyline/lightning shots I've ever seen. Brilliant work!!!
Antonio_Lopes
November 20, 2013
Being a fan of lightnings (and unfortunately in my area they are very rare too) myself, i must say that this is amazing!!! the composition, the definition, everything!!! superb moment!!!
nycolewestover
November 21, 2013
beautiful shot. Washington doesn't get many storms like this but when we get them mother nature really lets us have it.
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jay12
December 25, 2013
I just cant imagine how people manage to take picture of thunder!! it is superb..
StudioLeFort
January 27, 2014
Completely awesome shot - I have been in a similar situation but without filters or tripod and had to limit my exposures to one and a half seconds with very still hands resting on a rail...!
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AliZackerGalePhotography
December 19, 2019
Both technically and creatively spectacular capture, thank you for sharing and inspiring me, Please fee free to check out my work.Im open to any kind of feedback positive criticism
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