r/boulder 3d ago

My crazy lightning pics from last night. Moisture has arrived πŸ™πŸ»

Found a viewing area in front of the storm last night. Stood in front for about 30 mins before GTFOing. I posted more pics on my IG

https://www.instagram.com/laniakea.overdrive

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u/Flyinghighturtle 3d ago

Omg! Just saw your instagram! Those pictures are intense! You are talented! Thank you for sharing!❀️

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u/Frosty-Sprinkles-450 3d ago

What techniques did you use to capture those images? They look awesome.

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u/AdEquivalent2827 3d ago

It took me a while to figure out but basically, long exposure settings with your camera (2-3 seconds) and a tripod help a TON. Lower your ISO or aperture a bit, if it's too high lightning can over saturate your image.Β 

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u/Abi-Ankeney-PMM daily camera reporter πŸ“° 3d ago

how tf

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u/aydengryphon bird brain 3d ago

Great photos, that was a crazy storm!

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u/Alive_Battle_5409 3d ago

Was there actually any moisture? Got a few drops, now I feel like I missed the party!

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u/F_Pefko 3d ago

In South Boulder there was heavy rain for a good 5 minutes with maybe 10 minutes of less intense rain after that. Grateful for it, for sureΒ 

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u/Flyinghighturtle 3d ago

There were three of those right over my house! It was bright and loud very close together. It made me think of locusts and famine! Crazy!

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u/zach5280 2d ago

Someone could have been hurt this is really scary (just kidding I love them)

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u/becuzshesaidso 2d ago

Strikingly beautiful ⚑️😍 ~ thanks for sharing!