With all the Lightning in the air Thursday and Friday, I was lucky enough to have most the bad storms move through just South of us.  This meant that I was out of harm’s way (somewhat) to capture some of Nature’s Fury.  Below is the best shot captured.

I DO NOT recommend trying to photograph Lightning.  It can be very dangerous being outside with a tripod and camera during an electrified storm.  My technique involves using an intervalometer.  I first set up my rig and tell the camera exactly the exposure I want (gotta love manual control).  I then use the intervalometer to repeat that exposure over and over automatically without me being present.  I set it up, turn it all on, make sure it’s going properly and head inside where it’s safe.  It’s a fantastic way to shoot dangerous weather shots.  Care does need to be taken in order to protect your gear if it starts raining heavily.  The goal is to shoot dangerous weather as it’s approaching.  When the real bad stuff is actually on top of you, the rig comes inside and your session is complete.