Astronomer Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Device: Windows Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Hi all, My astronomy passion led me to meteorology, as I need to know the forecast for my specific area and time when and where I observe the stars, not the broad generalized region that forecasts generally cover. "Clear skies" from local news forecasters usually don't account for haze, or when dew (on lenses) become a problem. So like many amateur astronomers, learning to read raw weather data became a necessity for planning nights with my gear under the stars. I've come to love weather, especially extreme weather. My adopted region is one of the most prone in Canada to thunderstorms, tornadoes, and snow squalls. Marrying the meteorology hobby to my photography hobby became a natural evolution. A buddy of mine makes a lightning detector for DSLR cameras (http://www.togastro.com/toga_ld.html), so I bought one once my wife and I bought our DSLR camera this past Boxing Day, with the hope of maybe learning how to capture an image of a lightning strike. I'm pleased to say that I'm beginning to figure it out. This image is taken with a Canon 70D, with an 18-55mm lens set at 18mm. I carefully focused on a distant water tower before the storm's arrival to get a good focus on infinity, and set the camera to ISO 400 and F8, with an aperture priority setting. This is one of the best so far. It's an un-retouched detail of a larger image. Edited September 2, 2014 by Astronomer Damage_inc-, EXTRAKAMIKAZE QC, eidolonFIRE and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Onyx Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 7547 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 16 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 714 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 621 Achievement Points: 5030 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/24/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 4, 2020 Birthday: 07/10/1984 Share Posted September 2, 2014 That looks awesome! Damage_inc- and Astronomer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
JohnnyDos Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 77 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 111 Topic Count: 1018 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 7527 Content Per Day: 1.41 Reputation: 9175 Achievement Points: 69486 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 47 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'd have to say you did a great job,I like it. Astronomer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXTRAKAMIKAZE QC Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 1455 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 101 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4166 Content Per Day: 0.82 Reputation: 1275 Achievement Points: 37577 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/28/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 28, 2019 Birthday: 07/25/1976 Share Posted September 2, 2014 wow realy nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
little_old_man Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.30 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Device: Windows Share Posted September 2, 2014 Nice job astronomer. I think you would get better pictures if you used a tripod that is around 30 feet tall. Onyx, eidolonFIRE, Astronomer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Nice job astronomer. I think you would get better pictures if you used a tripod that is around 30 feet tall. with a big pointy thing at the top.... maybe you could just stand on top of the tripod? Nice pics bro! Lighting is a truly glorious display of power! Astronomer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapaDean Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 1128 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1188 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 6490 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 4396 Achievement Points: 63167 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 19 Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted September 2, 2014 Very nice! I love lightning also! I remember storms where one strike would be from horizon to horizon. No pix tho. Looks like fun! Astronomer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
TBB Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 989 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 261 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 17977 Content Per Day: 3.46 Reputation: 19906 Achievement Points: 131726 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 251 Joined: 01/07/10 Status: Online Last Seen: 14 minutes ago Birthday: 01/27/1946 Device: Windows Share Posted September 2, 2014 Very nice shots! Astronomer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Merlin007 Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 2068 Group: +++ COD5 Head Admin Followers: 69 Topic Count: 1065 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 8394 Content Per Day: 1.73 Reputation: 7237 Achievement Points: 74551 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 64 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 8 hours ago Birthday: 05/23/1973 Device: Windows Share Posted September 2, 2014 That's awesome buddy. Great shot. Astronomer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Dirk Diggler Posted September 3, 2014 Member ID: 98 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 68 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 3225 Content Per Day: 0.61 Reputation: 929 Achievement Points: 18754 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 05/29/1968 Device: Windows Share Posted September 3, 2014 Cool picture.... Astronomer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Astronomer Posted September 3, 2014 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Device: Windows Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Astronomer Posted September 3, 2014 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Device: Windows Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 ...and another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Astronomer Posted September 3, 2014 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Device: Windows Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm having a blast learning how to use the camera and getting "the shot". Conditions are ripe for a severe thunderstorm outbreak on Friday. I'm hoping top do some storm chasing and setting up for more lightning photos in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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