close iframe icon
Banner

zap



behind the lens badge

Views

1527

Likes

Awards

Contender in the Photography Awards
Featured
Chatter Award
Summer Views Award
Winner in Single Bolt of Lightning Photo Challenge
Flawless Summer Award
Winner in Yourbest Photo Challenge
Winner in if i can turn this pic into a painting Photo Challenge
  View more
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
LaedeeGrubbs BeccaLynn Karine FL_Nature GinaLynne alekseybezzubkov giancarlolava +52
Top Choice
hajtsjzsef_9644 CROA7171 markjoseph Maple-2103 alewis831 maryannestes MCBPhotography +43
Superb Composition
VladimirBukharin edandaniphone bluespanishsteel02 JennVE kiwibug RUARG danielion +31
Outstanding Creativity
michaelfmoore rigobertodelamora_1685 Ritahowes1 ryanenyaw joycelifsey grandpa8 dariozamudio_0298 +13

Top Ranks

My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol18Top 20 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol18Top 30 rank week 1
Storm Addiction Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Gallery Feature Photo Contest 2024Top 10 rank
Through The Lens ProjectTop 20 rank
Through The Lens ProjectTop 20 rank week 1
Game Of Compositions Photo ContestTop 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol16Top 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol16Top 20 rank week 1
The Sky Is The Limit Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Frames Of Nature Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Frames Of Nature Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Picture Perfect Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Picture Perfect Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Skyward Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Skyward Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol15Top 20 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol15Top 10 rank week 1
The Photo Art ProjectTop 20 rank
The Photo Art ProjectTop 30 rank week 1
Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume44Top 20 rank
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 90Top 10 rank
Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume44Top 30 rank week 2
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 90Top 10 rank week 2
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 90Top 20 rank week 1

Categories


23 Comments |
ljgilson PRO+
 
ljgilson February 18, 2023
Wow! What a great capture!
shellandshilo
 
shellandshilo February 19, 2023
Omg amazing capture
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 February 22, 2023
Ahhhhhhmazing shot.!!! 😍
NishaVB
 
NishaVB February 22, 2023
Great shot
emeraldgem47
 
emeraldgem47 February 23, 2023
Great capture. Just awesome.
helenmckay_0855
 
helenmckay_0855 February 27, 2023
Love it
Pjerry
 
Pjerry March 03, 2023
Well done!

Thanks for your contribution to "The Februari 23 Collection" challenge. Now it is time to point out the right winner. So go voting, please. Good luck with your entry/entries in this wonderful challenge.
Voting is open !!
maggsully049
 
maggsully049 March 23, 2023
Incredible! I can't wait to learn how to take that picture. Stunning!
karennowicki_1694 Ultimate
 
karennowicki_1694 March 30, 2023
WOW!!!!
Rmay1
 
Rmay1 April 04, 2023
Congratulations on your challenge win.
cherylbuck PRO
 
cherylbuck July 04, 2023
Reminds me of Ansel Adams
kurtsnyder Ultimate
 
kurtsnyder July 07, 2023
Nice shot John - congratulations on your challenge win! Kurt 😀👍👍👍
Lorlee_Lee_Murray Platinum
 
Lorlee_Lee_Murray July 07, 2023
I see more than one
markmellor
 
markmellor July 09, 2023
This is my aspiration.. to be in the right place at the right time with reflexes that match nature. Superb shot
Perceptive6 PRO+
 
Perceptive6 July 12, 2023
apparently I cant keep giving you coins, not even sure what the coins mean, but if i could give you more I would, your photos are absolutely perfect in my eyes, all your content and inspiration is incredible!
gnome Platinum
 
gnome November 08, 2023
Yet another masterpiece, John.
loriraehawk
 
loriraehawk November 16, 2023
Wow!!
gek6393
 
gek6393 November 17, 2023
Great picture!!
FL_Nature
 
FL_Nature December 06, 2023
Electrifying!
Brinadragonfly
 
Badass! Great shot
bluespanishsteel02
 
From top to bottom, the image speaks for itself...\n Awesome capture!!!
marilenavaccarini PRO
 
Great capture
donnahampson
 
donnahampson Mar 01
beautiful
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken along highway 380 near Graham Texas

Time

This was taken mid-afternoon

Lighting

The incoming storm muted the light quite well!

Equipment

This was taken with a Canon 70D and 16-35mm lens

Inspiration

I was stopped to take pictures of a car graveyard across the street when the storm rolled in

Editing

This was massaged slightly using Lightroom

In my camera bag

These days my 'walk about' setup is a Canon RP Mirrorless with a 24-240mm lens, but I'll also carry a 5D Mk III with any number of lenses if I'm looking to shoot something specific. I do have a couple of crop sensor bodies if I want a bit more reach, the extra magnification from the 1.6 crop factor helps there. I'm usually looking for cool things at random while traveling, so I often don't plan shots beforehand - I'm a pretty impromptu/opportunistic photographer. I've found I spend the most time with a 16-35mm wide angle, various prime lenses, or some sort of zoom depending on what I'm shooting. I also tend to use super-zooms a lot so I don't have to changes lenses out in the open.

Feedback

Shooting lightning is tough! Be patient....

See more amazing photos, follow Johnsalterego

It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.