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Last night's thunder storm in the UK

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Liono
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:17 am 
These are taken from my back garden last night







This lasted for about 1 - 2 hrs and was brilliant.
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RadarMan
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:44 pm 
Thumbs Up! Nice job catching the lightening strike.

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edr1073
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:41 pm 
Liono,

Was this done with a digital camera? I have tried with one but the CCD doesn't seem to be fast enough. Great shots by the way.

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Liono
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:34 am 
Was this done with a digital camera?


Yes it was done with a digital camera, I must of took about 500 pictures before catching the two with Lighting.
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edr1073
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:34 am 
Liono,

That took a lot of pateients and dodging the lightening bolts. Great shots.
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Greekman72
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:59 am 
Perfect job Thumbs Up! Thumbs Up! Thumbs Up!
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tomthetank
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:38 pm 
Liono
Next time there are storms forcast for the UK have a look here(stick in your favs)

http://www.nowcast.co.uk/lightning/


That page shows whats happening(there is a link on the page where you can signup for free)

PS Good shots.Ive tried before and had no luck at all
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