"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."
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.
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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.
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
How To Photograph Lightning
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