Thursday, January 29, 2009

Day 29: Rain AND thunderstorms


The rain is becoming a real drag, but this time our gods added another spice to the pallet: thunderstorms. I was actually walking to the beach in hopes of a good sunset. But as I saw many a lightning strike above the east-end of the city, I changed that for hopes of lucky timing and a steady hand. I really have to buy a decent tripod. This is for Kimbo, Andromeda and Isabella, who haven't missed a day commenting. 

iso: 800
ss: 1/30
ap: 4.5

(well, and a little help of Photoshop)
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12 comments:

  1. CeliaJanuary 30, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You really know how to finish up a challenge! Seriously, you could sell this one!!
    A fitting tribute to the three mentioned ladies.
    They are awesome, aren't they?

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  2. Andromeda5000January 30, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    Oh! Where to start!!! I think Cridley summed it up pretty well by saying unbelievable. Not only did you capture the lightning but those colours are absolutely stunning. I'm sure you're proud of this one! I shall miss the challenge when it's over - no more photos to comment on. I'll have to start commenting more on contests.

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  3. kimbomacJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    OH! MY! WORD! This is too stunning and beautiful for words! The sunset colours, the people on the beach to add interest and scale, the vertical aspect to give it real presence, and the absolutely fantastically magical lightning bolts! Your timing is fantastic, and if you did this without a tripod, I say you are a blooming magician! Just to awesome for words! Very nice work!

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  4. theicebunnyJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    This is such a cool shot, one of my favs. I see you have night beaches where they light them up for people must be magic sitting on the beach with going on over head. I love thunderstorms I thought we were going to have a couple of nights ago but it just didn't happen. :( lots of rain though

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  5. essjaynzJanuary 30, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Stunning and glorious! You are clever to get this what an amazing sight...
    My son is currently staying at a beach house at Santos - I wish he went to Rio instead after your lovely photos of the area.

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  6. Isabella2006January 30, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Awwwwwwwwwwww it's so pretty, I adore lightning, perhaps not thunder so much but storms are totally fabulous. You've done a great job hand held too, it's hard enough with a tripod...WOW!!!
    I'm very impressed, and thanks for getting sand in your toes for us all, it's been a blast!

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  7. ClickChickJanuary 30, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Wow,Wow,Wow! This I believe is the best timing and shot I have seen in a long time! Just beautiful! I think everyone summed it up well above. (Maybe you should have saved this one for the H2H)

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  8. SigloVJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    OK - you win! Amazing photography & post processing.

    Thanks for all your photos in this challenge - it has been a real treat :-)

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  9. nofueJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Very impressive…

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  10. LMorrow57January 30, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Stunning...fabulous and marvelous...thank you so much for sharing your beaches with us. They are all beautiful and seeing them through your eyes is a treat.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    OH, WOW! This is spectacular. Yup, that's the word, all right. What a display of lights, not just from that awesome lightning but the curving beach lights. Thank you so much for sharing Rio with us :)

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  12. Lisa SpragueJanuary 31, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Wow! I would definitely class this photo as a 'once in a lifetime shot'! Totally Awesome :D

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