Monday, December 21, 2020
Sunday, February 24, 2019
The Lightening Strike Photo of all time
Hello All,
Well as most of you would know there was
a storm across Sydney last night and I happened to get some pictures for you.
You need to read the story behind
the pictures to realise the stupidity
of some photographers and their quest for the greatest images.
It started in the west. I could see great cloud
formations and lightening strikes everywhere. In my office it was like a fluro
light was flickering outside. I couldn't hear the storm but knew it was in the
distance. So I thought I'd wonder up to the roof to catch a picture or two. I
have a few excellent lightening shots but never knew what was going to come
about this night
The camera was getting pretty wet so I had to be quick. I had no tripod either. Just an old table to rest on...
As I took a few more pictures the wind came up really
strong. then a few strikes to the south of Parramatta.
I knew it was on its way and I could see that our unit complex was almost right in
line of the storm.....
I Rang my neighbour and asked if he would like to catch some
pictures with me but it was a bit late and he was ready for bed. It had
been a hot day and the cool breeze was not too bad to be in so I grabbed a
memory card and spare battery and headed for my own balcony "with an umbrella".
I started catching so many strikes that I became a little
bored with how easy it actually was.
SO !! I decided to capture my own image with a
lightening strike in the same shot. NOW how many of you have your picture with
lightening....?
The camera was taking 20 - 30 second exposures and easily
getting me and the lightening all at once and with multiple strikes....
The freaky part is that I am standing in the rain... On the rooftop... In a
thunder storm.... with bare feet... In half an inch of water...holding a wire
framed umbrella over my head!!!
My hair was lifting up into the area between the umbrella
and my head... Just like one of those static machines or something....everytime
a flash in the sky would light up.... This photo was the hardest 20 seconds I
think I'll ever do again.....especially
when you see what is about to happen.....
The decision was made to put down the umbrella...
I was having a chuckle to myself when I thought of this shot
above.... I would take an image that appears to have me creating the
thunder and lightening, just like some 'lord of the rings' wizard
or something.....
Now I was getting scared !!! because
the hairs on my arms where lifting straight up when the sky flashed above....
So I decided to come under cover and finish up my lightening
photography for the night....
BUT..... I had to get just one more shot of the tremendous
storm that had entertained me for over an hour so I set up the camera for one
last shot.....
Timed it for a thirty second capture
Pointed it at where I had been standing only a moment
ago..........
And pressed the
button.........
1second.....
2seconds.....
3seconds.......
Then it happened !
Lightening only 20 feet away
and right near where I had been standing.......
· Most lightning strikes occur either at
the beginning or end of a storm.
· The average lightning strike is six
miles long.
· Lightning reaches 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit,
fours times as
hot as the sun's surface.
· A cloud-to-ground lightning channel
can be 2 to 10 miles long.
· Voltage in a cloud-to-ground strike is
100 million to
1 billion volts.
Just 20 feet
away......
I hope to bring
you more pictures in the future......
Regards
Monday, May 21, 2012
Alice Springs
Alice Springs
21-5-2012
We have arrived in Alyce Springs.
After being in the Red Centre its going to be nice to chill out at the Alice for a while. The kids need a break from being on the road so we made sure of a nice van park for a few days...
During our stay we catch up with Brian & Merrilyn for a quick tour of The Local Botanical Gardens. Decided to capture some of the outback Flora
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ayers Amazing Sunset
Sunset At The Rock
If you go to the centre of Australia it is guaranteed that you will watch the sunset at Ayres Rock. It will not disappoint you in any way. Every car will park at the designated parking area for the best view and then it's just a waiting game.
This 30-minute video is sped up to 1 minute to show the dramatic change of light that happens at sunset. In the last few moments, you really are freaked out by what the Rock does.
An amazing place to be in the afternoon |
Heather goofing around with the camera
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The red Centre
Ayers Rock - ULURU
THE RED CENTRE
After 7 weeks we pull into the very very red centre of Australia. This video below is one of my all-time favourites.
We weren't to know but this photo of the girls collecting some red sand was later printed at 1.5 meters, framed and still hangs on our upstairs wall.
After 7 weeks we pull into the very very red centre of Australia. This video below is one of my all-time favourites.
We weren't to know but this photo of the girls collecting some red sand was later printed at 1.5 meters, framed and still hangs on our upstairs wall.
if you click the 'you tube' logo the video will play larger
l.
Thats one almighty rock
Our good travelling buddies. Lots of laughs with these guys
and we camped next to each other at the camping grounds
l.
Thats one almighty rock
Our good travelling buddies. Lots of laughs with these guys
and we camped next to each other at the camping grounds
Location photos - Digital 1 photography
The Olgas
The Olgas & Uluru Sunrise
Today we ventured out very early to watch the sunrise at the rock. Certainly not as captivating as the sunset but nice to see never the less.
Today we ventured out very early to watch the sunrise at the rock. Certainly not as captivating as the sunset but nice to see never the less.
After an hours walk with other campers around the base area, we decided to move to the next oversized outcrop nearest to us.
Now we can see the Olgas just up ahead.
Funny wonky egg-shaped things they are. |
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Curtin Springs
Curtin Springs
On one side of this huge sign, you stand in the Northern Territory
|
We Stand Divided. One foot in Either State. |
None of us has seen anything beyond this point in our lives so it's rather exciting for every little detail along the way. Curtin Springs is one of the last stop-overs for most travellers heading to the Rock. The distance is too far so everyone tends to stay here and leave in the morning for a fresh start.
The Boomerang Entrance sign |
Funky Street Art |
Main Street Sign Post |
There was a guy who had ridden the entire Stuart highway on this posty bike. What a nutter!
Town Amenities were what you can expect here at Curtin. Very Dusty too. They did have internet here but WOW... i think we paid $5 (per 10 minutes) into some sort of vending machine and the screen looked 100 years old. but the speed was dial-up and took me 15 minutes to even check emails etc. obviously for desperate people only.
Thought I might walk the town with the girls to get a couple of photos in. feeling quite anxious about seeing Ularu and having the girls with us for this fantastic family adventure
Little Lily is always smiling |
And Mia is the chatterbox. |
We are definately not missing the work and running a business. As for real estate photos, i cant see anything worth taking in Curtin Springs. haha
Monday, May 14, 2012
Agnes Creek
Agnes Creek - South Australia
We made it to Agnes Creek today. Travelling alongside our good friends from Western Australia. These are quite long journeys without much to see but flat dry roads and land. On the way we spotted a couple of huge wedge tailed eagles and so stopped to capture some footage and some photos for the travel log.
With a wing span possible of over 2 meters these big birds must get pretty hungry so they watch the roadsides for road kill. |
Its time for some wood collecting as we love our campfires by the roadsides.
Brian & Wayne |
Merrilyn |
Wayne & Heather |
We became very quick at our roadside setups for the nights on the road. Find some wood and light a fire, then grab a beer or wine and settle in.
me and the kids loved our compfires |
These road train truckies were everywhere at the homesteads along the way. Fuelling up and moving on. |
They always seemed to need a coat of paint or something |
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