Lightning Over The Rogue Valley

Thanks Marilyn! I bet you get some fantastic storms there in the Toronto area :)

Thanks Sorin!! It's amazing to feel the air in a storm like that :)

Thanks Anne-Elizabeth!! It was quite a storm that night, for sure... and LOUD!! :)

I got a very small funnel out of the bottom of a big cumulus cloud along the foothills once a long time ago... would love to see your tornado shot!! :)

Abram, I got a lightning shot north of Chico a number of years ago that I still count as one of my best "good luck" photos... the bolt came straight from cloud to ground in the very center of my photograph! I may put that one up one day :)

Yes, I agree... not too much lightning in this state, but when it does erupt it does a great job!! This was one of several lighting storms that came through the valley this one night. :)

Thank you Anand!! Believe it or not, I "hand hold" my lightning shots :)

Timing is everything, for sure. I took this photo early in my digital experience -- my traditional "film" approach was to catch the best shot with a single press of the shutter button. NOW I take too many shots to count!! lol... :)

Thanks Greg! Fun and exciting to do, for sure :)

Thank you so much Ana Julia!! Your kind words inspire me to go chase another thunderstorm :)

Thanks Lee... and I'm still here to tell about it!! :)

Thanks Jeff... years of trying and failing give me a few winners :)

Yes!! I remember the thunderstorms in Glacier Park... truly impressive :)

Strange thing... I saw plenty of lightning while in Florence -- actually more than here in the Rogue Valley, but when it DOES come here it REALLY comes!!!! This night was one of those times :)

It's an adventure, for sure, Cheri! Thanks for the vote and visit :)

Hi Benanne! Thanks for the nice comment and vote :) I love going after shots like this, as long as I don't get too close to the action!!

It was a magical evening, Anand! :)

Thank you Jean! So far, so good... I'm still in one piece!! :)

Thanks Roy! That was quite a night for lightning :)

Then I should travel to the middle part of the U.S.... they get huge storms there all summer!

Thank you for your kind words, Anand! I understand there are wonderful lightning storms in your part of the world -- would really like to see them in person :)

Thanks Anne! Lightning isn't the easiest subject to capture, but I hope to do more this summer :) Looking forward to showing you and other visitors more of what motivates me! Thanks for the kind words :)

Thank you Jennie -- much appreciated :)