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Jason Dunn
07-24-2009, 05:52 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-lightning' target='_blank'>http://digital-photography-school.c...graph-lightning</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Being one of the most unpredictable forces of nature, lightning storms present a unique challenge for most photographers. We've all seen powerful photos of lightning in action and you may be wondering how you can capture the majesty of a storm the next time you're fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to witness one. While a lot matters on what Mother Nature decides to do with all that electricity, the tips below should help in capturing a great shot of lightning."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1248408760.usr1.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73239326@N00/1160326830/" target="_blank">Photo from moonsheep's Flickr page.</a></em></p><p>I've never managed to take a picture of lightning - then again, I've been in a position to take photos during a storm. This article has some great tips for upping your lighting photo-taking game.</p>

David Horn
07-24-2009, 10:06 PM
Short of using bulb mode (which most compacts don't have), it's possible to get some awesome lightning photographs using aftermarket firmware on Canon cameras.

There are a number of scripts available which detect the pre-flash preceding a lightning strike, and fire the shutter to capture the strike itself.

jdigit3l
12-01-2009, 08:12 PM
aftermarket firmwares? link please :)

photographing lightning requires patience. risk, and long exposure/bulb mode. helps to have a remote so you can hold the lens open without ruining the shot