{"id":367,"date":"2024-10-29T13:15:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T13:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lumefind.com\/?p=367"},"modified":"2022-08-31T12:44:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T12:44:24","slug":"how-to-take-pictures-of-lightning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lumefind.com\/?p=367","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Pictures of Lightning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"lighting2-copy How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mcpactions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lighting2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"lighting2-copy How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><\/p>\n<p>At the first crack of thunder, I&nbsp;start getting excited! I drop what I\u2019m doing, grab my camera and tripod and head to my \u201cgo to\u201d spot to capture lightning photos.<\/p>\n<p>In this tutorial, I\u2019ll share with you the equipment I use and some recommended camera settings. &nbsp;First things first \u2013 that\u2019s safety! &nbsp;No picture is worth putting yourself in danger. &nbsp;I am by no means a meteorologist, although there is one in my&nbsp;family so maybe it\u2019s in the genes\u2026or maybe not.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some Lightning Safety Tips you may want to review.<\/p>\n<h4>Equipment:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>DSLR Camera<\/li>\n<li>Corded Remote<\/li>\n<li>Tripod<\/li>\n<li>Wide Angle Lens (I use an 11-16mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"lighting2 How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mcpactions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lighting2.jpg\" alt=\"lighting2 How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"><\/p>\n<h4>Camera Settings:<\/h4>\n<p>Camera settings will vary depending on the time of day, frequency of lightning and personal preference. &nbsp;For the above picture I used the following settings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set camera to BULB mode<\/li>\n<li>Set lens to manual. &nbsp;To focus, start by setting it to infinity (it will look like a sideways figure eight) then make small adjustments. &nbsp;Take a few practice shots and adjust your lens until the objects in the background are in focus. &nbsp;This allows your camera to immediately take the picture when you press the button and you will have a better chance of capturing a bolt of lightning.<\/li>\n<li>Focal length: &nbsp;11mm<\/li>\n<li>ISO: &nbsp;100<\/li>\n<li>F\/22<\/li>\n<li>Using the corded remote \u2013 I held the shutter open for 5 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now all you have to do is wait. &nbsp;I try to observe a pattern and right before I think it\u2019s going to lightning, I hold the shutter open using my remote. &nbsp;I\u2019m sure there is some science to it, but I just enjoy being outside and in the moment. &nbsp;Yes, I\u2019ve missed some shots but I\u2019ve also captured some good ones too!<\/p>\n<p>Below are a few more pictures and settings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"storm How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mcpactions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/storm.jpg\" alt=\"storm How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" width=\"720\" height=\"480\">9.0 sec; &nbsp; f\/18; &nbsp; ISO 100<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"lightning How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mcpactions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightning.jpg\" alt=\"lightning How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" width=\"672\" height=\"1008\">11.0 sec; &nbsp; f\/22; &nbsp; ISO 100<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"lighting1 How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mcpactions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lighting1.jpg\" alt=\"lighting1 How to Take Pictures of Lightning Guest Bloggers Photography Tips  \" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">25.0 sec; &nbsp; f\/6.3; &nbsp; ISO 100<\/p>\n<p><em>Jenny Carter is a portrait and landscape photographer based out of Dallas, Texas. You can find her on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and see her&nbsp;view her work here.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the first crack of thunder, I&nbsp;start getting excited! 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