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OT: Lightning storm last night in Denver

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Posted by Michael de León on June 12, 2009 at 7:23 PM
OT: Lightning storm last night in Denver
I hope some of you guys in and around Denver saw the incredible lightning show last night. I ventured out into the storm to try my luck at capturing the skyline with lightning.... and as you can see I wasn't disappointed! Looks to be another stormy evening tonight! Photos taken at the Invesco Field parking lots.
Posted by Michael de León on June 12, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Another shot..
Posted by Michael de León on June 12, 2009 at 7:23 PM
and yet another one :)
Posted by John Mumaw on June 12, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Wow!! :eek:
These are all excellent! Glad you took the time and effort to use the city for a backdrop.
If I had to choose a favorite, it would be #1. The wide view of the city and the rain slick pavement with the reflections is just great! Are those vehicle lights we're seeing in the midground? Did you get wet?

Great job here, Michael!!
Posted by Jeremy Week on June 12, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Cool!! I really like #1, but all are wonderful! Thanks for sharing! :toast:
Posted by Stan Rose on June 12, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Awesome shots, Michael! I especially like the last one, it has the best balance and that great cloud to ground strike IMO.
Posted by Jody Grigg on June 12, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Sweet!!!!! :toast:
Posted by Paul Wegemann on June 12, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Very cool stuff here! :toast:
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 12, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Wow, that is some potential award-winning stuff, Michael! Fantastic! Care to share your settings?
Posted by Bob Falcone on June 12, 2009 at 10:14 PM
They're all very nice, but the reflections in the first one make it my favorite.
Posted by Bert Fukuda on June 12, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Awesome!!! The first is my fave. Something about the lights reflecting on the blacktop appeals to me.
Posted by Michael de León on June 12, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Thanks guys! I've been waiting a long time to get something like this :smile:

John: Yeah the light streaks in the middle are cars along I-25. And the conditions were perfect...no rain! When I've arrived the storm just finished dumping and moved over downtown. In fact when I was taking pictures the skies directly overhead were crystal clear.

Todd: Settings are as followed(all shot on EOS50D, ISO-100, Tripod, Cable Release):
Image 1: 24-105L @ 47mm, F9, 20sec
Image 2: 24-105L @ 105mm, F9, 25sec
Image 3: 24-105L @ 50mm, F8, 15sec
Posted by Jack Garrett on June 13, 2009 at 1:10 AM
I'll be happy to meet you in the parking lot for a little instruction,,,these are awesome!!!! I especially like #1 and the way the six flags roller coaster is lit.

Jack
Posted by Dan Walters on June 13, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Great shots! Like the color of the sky. Very dramatic.
Posted by DALE EDLEMAN on June 13, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Now that's what I call the money shot!!1
Posted by Craig Schultz on June 13, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Awesome Shots! :eek: Great visualization of what you wanted and perfect execution when taking them.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on June 13, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Yowser...great shots. I like em all!
Posted by Aleksandra Miesak on June 13, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Very cool! I need to start thinking of Denver as a potential shooting location instead always grabbing the camera and running to the hills. Thanks for inspiration :smile:
Posted by Jack Brauer on June 13, 2009 at 4:11 PM
#1 is freaking incredible!!!! Awesome shot.. the reflective foreground puts it over the top. :eek: :toast:
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on June 13, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Congrats on a great set. #1 is my favorite composition.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on June 14, 2009 at 3:02 AM
Great shots Michael....great colors and beautiful exposure!!! I am a big fan of #1 !!! :toast: :toast: Great job!!! regards, Rajeev
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 15, 2009 at 12:40 AM
WOW! Very cool and worth the effort! :jump:
Posted by Kelly Black on June 17, 2009 at 4:50 AM
Wow, this is insanely good! There is so much color, it's crazy. Just awesome.
Posted by Jack Garrett on June 17, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Hey Michael, I tried to email you but it keeps coming back saying mailbox full...can you email me?

Jack
Posted by Michael de León on June 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM
sure
Posted by Les Barstow on June 17, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Absolutely wonderful! The first shot has, IMHO, the best composition and highest interest level. :toast: