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: 0.46 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 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 FRENCHI, BigPapaDean, Damage_inc- and 8 others 11 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: 0.16 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 Posted September 2, 2014 That looks awesome! Damage_inc- and Astronomer 2 Awards
JohnnyDos Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 77 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 111 Topic Count: 1018 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 7527 Content Per Day: 1.31 Reputation: 9175 Achievement Points: 69486 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 47 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Posted September 2, 2014 I'd have to say you did a great job,I like it. Astronomer 1
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: 0.76 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 Posted September 2, 2014 wow realy nice 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: 1.21 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 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, Astronomer, eidolonFIRE and 1 other 4 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: 0.70 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 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
BigPapaDean Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 1128 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1210 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6553 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4430 Achievement Points: 63653 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18 Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows 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 Awards
TBB Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 989 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 290 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 20475 Content Per Day: 3.65 Reputation: 22509 Achievement Points: 147882 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 393 Joined: 01/07/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 01/27/1946 Device: Windows Posted September 2, 2014 Very nice shots! Astronomer 1 Awards
Merlin007 Posted September 2, 2014 Member ID: 2068 Group: +++ COD5 Head Admin Followers: 71 Topic Count: 1129 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 8587 Content Per Day: 1.64 Reputation: 7551 Achievement Points: 76611 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 67 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 43 minutes ago Birthday: 05/23/1973 Device: Windows Posted September 2, 2014 That's awesome buddy. Great shot. Astronomer 1 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: 3588 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 1004 Achievement Points: 20709 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 05/29/1968 Device: Windows Posted September 3, 2014 Cool picture.... Astronomer 1 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: 0.46 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 Author Posted September 3, 2014 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: 0.46 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 Author Posted September 3, 2014 ...and another... 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: 0.46 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 Author 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. Awards
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