Too Close for Comfort!

 
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I love thunderstorms and love to try and get pictures of lightening. This was my very first bolt of lightening I got. It was in Harrington, Washington in Eastern Washington. I was actually in my home leaning against the metal door frame of my sliding glass door, I know not smart at all. I was surprised to see it when I downloaded it and realized just how close the bolt was. I sent it to our local news station in Spokane, Washington where it was featured as weather pic. The meteorologist commented that I was obviously too close to lightening and even mentioned the temperature of the bolt. I can't remember what it was. Thanks for looking.

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Guest - Apr 08, 2007 09:33 AM EDT
Great shot, just remember if you are going to get that close to lightning have someone who knows cpr not too far away.
Guest - Aug 11, 2006 02:01 AM EDT
Thank you Don. It is exciting to capture them. I hope to learn more about how to use my camera better to better my chances.
Guest - Aug 11, 2006 01:10 AM EDT
Hi Lissab, great 1st lightning shot! I'm also am a big storm/lightning lover. There is no bigger thrill than when you get a good lightning shot. Very nice capture, Don
Guest - Aug 11, 2006 01:08 AM EDT
Thanks. I actually got zapped at my computer by lightening last month and my phone got fried this week by a storm. My theory? It is much safer outside!! LOL!!
Guest - Aug 11, 2006 12:59 AM EDT
Hi Lissab, I also love thunderstorms and can't pass up snapping a few dozen shots every time one goes through. Congratulations on your photo being featured on the news station. Be careful out there.... Here where I live we are low with mountains around us. The lightning has not hit in the valley for the 30 years I have lived here but it hits the mountains all the time. I feel pretty safe taking lightning shots from my yard. I have moved inside though a few times when it got to wild for me...

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