Comments on: How to Photograph Lightning (With Awesome Examples)

By: Jenna Mayer Photo

Jenna Mayer Photo — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:56:33 +0000

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By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:00:05 +0000

I did an internship with a videographer who parked and setup in carwash (quarter-style) to take weather shots. Worked out beautifully and we never even got damp.

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:26:31 +0000

I use a window mount (like you’d put a spotting scope on) for my camera when I’m out chasing storms. It allows me to remain in the safety and comfort of my truck and out of the rain. I also devised a camera cover using a large kitty litter bag and doing some plastic welding–much better than spending $30 on someone else’s plastic bag.

Here are a few examples of my results: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36775022@N00/sets/72157627052278374/

By: Funny_Bunny_Mel

Funny_Bunny_Mel — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:05:44 +0000

In response to your question about avoiding wind and rain, I recently shot lightning from my car. Setting up the tripod with such odd feet was its own challenge, but not having more than a window cracked just enough fo the lense to worry about when things got really heavy was a blessing.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:00:39 +0000

“Be patient. Expect that most of your shots won’t work out.”

You can say that again! Last time I did lightning shots, I took 700 and got 2 good ones!

By: Hector Hurtado

Hector Hurtado — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:36:58 +0000

Wondeful explanation, thanks for the aperture guide, too!

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:03:00 +0000

If you are getting wet, you are in the wrong spot to shoot the storm, because you are in it. You need to be in front, behind, or adjacent to the storm to shoot the lightning. Next most essential tool to the camera itself is a laptop / iPhone / iPad with a weather radar feed to see where the storm is moving!

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:33:04 +0000

I wouldn’t recommend using an umbrella in a thunderstorm! You can get some very good waterproof jackets for your camera these days.

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