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barninga — Thrill of power
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Published: 2006-09-15 20:48:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 2075; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 33
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I chased the storm all around the hills from dusk to late night. It was being pushed by winds along an everchanging path, so everytime I could find a good panoramic spot, it had just changed direction and i could not take shots the way I wanted. Moreover, most of lightning was happening above the visible layer of clouds: the whole sky was illuminated by a diffuse violet light, a cool scene to look at, but not good for taking pics. Finally, a strong wind started blowing on my area, bringing the storm just above my head. I could take a few pics; a few minutes later i took this one, rain began to pour.Winner of =onewordphoto 's STORM contest .
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I just love shots like this, the force of nature, it's breathtaking..........
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thank you, i am happy you enjoyed.
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wow, i believe that it's really hard to capture the lightning, i never tried, but sometimes ... the problem is, that i've no wonderful places for taking similiar pictures 
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thank you... it is mainly a matter of patience and experimenting. you can consider shooting in the flatlands, it won't be that different.
thank you for the 
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Extremely lucky shot wow! 
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yes it was a lucky shot.
but i spent all the night chasing those bastards... at least i did catch one
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You have a nack for perfect timing. You can feel the electricity in the air my hair is standing on end.
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oh, a shot like this requires a lot of luck
thanks 
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Lightning is not an easy thing to catch on camera; you need timing and luck.
Kudos on a great shot!
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thank you, i'm happy you enjoyed this pic
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I really love this one, and I'm glad you entered it into the scapes-contest. It did well you should know.
It is quite amazing that you could capture this.
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thank you, ak. i am particularly heppy you enjoyed this pic. it was not easy to take it, it required several hours of chasing... and a lot of luck
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That's such a wonderful capture!! 
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that is awesome!!
this turned out great!! your passion for photography is inspiring!!
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thank you, you are way much kind
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thanks. a bit of luck is always involved in such kind of shots, however...
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Cool picture! My sister's managed to take a few such amazing photos by using the "video-function" (don't know the right expression) of her camera.
I think you were brave (or just a bit adventurous?), cause the lightning might have hit you. Please take care of yourself
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thank you
i don't think i was taking serious risks...
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One never does until it happens 
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jumping again was just accurately searching for troubles... you serach and find...
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And you think going out into a thunderstorm is something completely different? Okay, the chances of surviving are better, I admit.
This reminds me of something: Someone in my family has managed to get himself roasted by accidentally throwing a fishing line over a high voltage lead.
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yes i think it's different. and i would take precautions if lightnings were hitting the ground too much near me
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an astounding capture! ... isn't it amazing how the winds manage to push us along everchanging paths, just by whatever it is that is holding our attention?
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hm. it depends on the plan you take in consideration, i think. it is true that winds pushed me everywhere, together with the storm, but it's also true that i was pursuing a goal, and in that the wind was just an accident. let's say that i had to follow an everchanging path to reach my goal, which did not change at the least.
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that is the only way to reach a goal my dear!
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Great shot! Yep, I've not had much success either with lightning shots...you've truly captured a great one here.
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thanks
it's just a matter of patience and luck... try again!
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