Well, this wasn’t the shot I was expecting when I decided to head over to the Brooklyn Bridge last night. I was walking home earlier that evening and noticed a storm off in the distance. The city’s lights naturally light up a cloudy sky at night and I thought the spotty storm would make for some interesting clouds. I got to the bridge, set up my tripod and realized lightning was striking every 2-3 minutes. So I took 3 exposures, as I always do and took off my bracketing. I then proceeded to sit there and wait for a hint of lightning and snap a shot, 2 second, neutral exposure. I caught one perfectly as you can see. The sky’s color is a result of my magenta filter. I forgot my holder so I had to sit there and hold it while I waited for the lightning to strike. Good times. The shot turned out better than I could have ever imagined! Photography is way too much fun.
Celeste
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am //
OK. Now I get why you said you got the most unbelievable shot ever! I agree!! Im speechless, absolutely amazing well done gaucho! u are brilliant
Kristin
August 19, 2011 at 4:23 pm //
Ditto! Plus purple is my favorite color
mom
August 20, 2011 at 4:24 am //
I can see why you were excited that you captured this photo~ really, really nice and difficult to get!
Mark
August 21, 2011 at 3:18 pm //
Brilliant picture Chris……love the various lightning strikes!
dad