Storm Pic from this morning... - Page 2

asimov (John) · #21 28-09-2005, 05:41 PM

I thought as much. Thanks for the info. I have no control over aperture unfortunately....Only in 'still shot' mode. Here's some of my best shots, not very spectacular, but I'm glad I got anything at all. I had great fun while I was out there taking them, & even more fun when I was reviewing the video's this morning! I keep forgetting my camera has a mic on it! There was some choice words on one by me that I forgot all about lol! I remember it scared the hell out of me!

& remarked while I was shooting accordingly...

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #22 28-09-2005, 05:46 PM

No I didn't I was on my to a lookout at the time, driving. A mate of mine said he saw it, and it blew out the power. I do have ppics of the fried junction box though.

Dave47tuc (David) · #23 28-09-2005, 06:35 PM

Great shots Andrew.
I showed some people at work all said wow great shots.

Well done

asimov (John) · #24 28-09-2005, 07:02 PM

Andrew? I just saw these lightning pics of yours on the channel 7 weather/news!

Well done mate!! They looked even better than on site! Can I have your autograph!!??

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #25 28-09-2005, 07:05 PM

LOL!! I can sell you a signed print if you like

))))) Yeah I taped it, but forgot to set the TV up for widescreen OOPS so only saw half the picture.

Framed 8x10 low low price of $150

asimov (John) · #26 28-09-2005, 07:12 PM

Put me done for 3 copies, thanks..

I feel aweful about shoving my crappy pics into your thread mate! I can't compete with such a famous celebrity!!

TidaLpHasE · #27 28-09-2005, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

Framed 8x10 low low price of $150

Only $150, that's a bargain for the camera, no need to frame it, i'll take it with the bag lol.

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #28 28-09-2005, 07:25 PM

LOL Trevor!!! I am planning on a camera upgrade but $150 for current cam is a little low

John: No worries mate, love seeing other peoples efforts, and techniques. What was the camera you were using? Oh will that be MO/Cheque or IOU for those prints

acropolite (Phil) · #29 28-09-2005, 07:41 PM

Andrew said

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The closest strike I have been near was 3m away, it hit a power pole which I was parked next to, sprayed the car in sparks, but we were safe

You are one lucky boy. I used to test faulty cables for Telstra after lightning strikes. In one case I saw a 30m high tree blown in half and 20 or so metres of 20mm diameter lead sheathed cable (located 10 metres away from the tree) vapourised....

asimov (John) · #30 28-09-2005, 07:49 PM

How about I fix you up next time I'm in town, lol!?

Done with the world famous 3.1 meg kodak easyshare mate! (in AVI mode)

Mick (Michael) · #31 28-09-2005, 08:06 PM

Amazing photos Andrew, my missus would have been under the bed at the first hint of lightning.

mickoking · #32 28-09-2005, 09:05 PM

Very good work Andrew, nice one. Best lightning pics I have seen for a long time.

gaa_ian (Ian) · #33 28-09-2005, 09:23 PM

Very Very good .... I can see what I will be doing up here this wet season !
Have to get a new camera first !

TidaLpHasE · #34 28-09-2005, 09:34 PM

Managed a couple of shots as the storm went through Melbourne, not even in the same league as yours, you are the "lightning master"

slice of heaven · #35 28-09-2005, 09:57 PM

Apparently they recorded 9,340 lightning strikes over SA in the 24 hours.

Jonathan · #36 29-09-2005, 02:07 AM

Great shots guys

Well done getting on the news Andrew!

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #37 29-09-2005, 06:14 AM

Great Shots Trevor. I was watching your storms as they went through Melb and Geelong, very intense, much more moisture with yours and you had golf ball hail (unconfirmed report) Still Your strike rate was over 1000 strikes/hr at one stage, pretty impressive.