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Strong Lightning Bolt



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Many hours and pictures later, I captured this amazing bolt of lightning using my mobile phone

Many hours and pictures later, I captured this amazing bolt of lightning using my mobile phone
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2 Comments |
kiraballerina
 
kiraballerina June 06, 2015
I KNOW HOW HARD THEY ARE TO CAPTURE!!!! Lol
GENIUS PHOTO!!!!
Congratulations :))))))))))))))))
SamanthaVorster
 
SamanthaVorster June 07, 2015
Thank you very much! :)
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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo from my apartment patio during a heavy storm. I had a stunning view of the storm from the first floor.

Time

It was evening when the storm hit. I sat outside in the storm for 4 hours trying to capture the perfect image.

Lighting

It takes a lot of patience and excellent reflexes to capture lightning, if you don't have the right equipment. When you do get that perfect image though, the sense of accomplishment is beyond comprehension.

Equipment

I used a smart phone to capture this image. Sitting still, in one position all the time to get the perfect shot.

Inspiration

I absolutely love lightning. The power, speed and different shapes are mesmerising. It's also incredibly difficult to capture without professional equipment, and that challenge is appealing to me.

Editing

No, this is all natural.

In my camera bag

I run with my smart phone. I'm an amateur and enjoy capturing moments in life that are often missed opportunities.

Feedback

Know your equipment, study the trends of storms, observe each opportunity and be ready to be patient and have hundreds of blank pictures. Once that perfect one comes, it'll all be worth it.

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