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North Dallas lightning.. - 05-23-2011, 07:55 AM

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This is my first attempt to shoot lightning.. I'm always procrastinating when it comes to lightning shots but I was determined! lol.

50D with 28-70 2.8, 3200 iso, handheld .. no trigger.




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05-24-2011, 09:49 PM


Those are amazing captures for not using a trigger!
Thanks for sharing.

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I must agree with Killjoy that those are great shots for handheld. I never could get any that way have since relied on a tripod.

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05-25-2011, 04:52 PM


I want to be the one to take the shot handheld..no tripod..no trigger..nothing that "does it for me"...yes it does take a lot of patience and steady hands!

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