This is an article by a photographer named Peter Carey about all of the things to consider when photographing lightning. I found this article interesting because these techniques can be used for other fast-moving subjects in nature photography. It is intriguing that we can even capture images like this. If you think about a lightning strike, it is there and gone within seconds. Cameras can capture amazing images such as this one when using the right camera settings.
First of all, this article talks about having a sturdy surface to set you camera on while taking this type of image (such as a tripod on solid ground). Another thing the author mentions is having a slow shutter speed. This is something we have been talking about in class, so it was a lot easier to understand. His suggested shutter speed for photographing lightning is 30 seconds. He also acknowledges the fact that even though you are taking pictures of the sky, you should keep the foreground interesting too. Having something such as a mountain range or the rock formations, as shown above, can make the picture much more appealing to the eye. The author also suggests using manual focus, rather than automatic. He comments that it'll be dark, so rather than having the camera find something to focus on, just leave it manually focused on one spot. A long shutter speed and wide aperture as well. Lastly, the article reminds the photographer to stay patient. Lightning isn't constant, but when you're patient, you can get an amazing shot!
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