NICK-- I did as you suggested and watched Supercell and Storm Light videos. Wow! The SC photos of the eye of the storm is the Greatest photo of it's kind I've seen in my lifetime and NICK I'm 75 yrs old and some of photos you took of the Light storm of lightning which included and ole farm house and grain elevators-- very little commentary, hits it out of the Park! Randy B.
I can never get enough of your facial expression when you look worried or scared lol. Priceless. Thanks for the tips Nick. Something I hope to remember when lightening shows up.
Yes focussing is the real problem. I set my distance marker on the lens I use 24-70 f2.8 just to the right of the infinity symbol. I have had great success using LR to bridge the dynamic range extremities as I always prefer to under expose to avoid burn-out of the lightning.
Thanks Nic, great work. I've read where lightning can strike 10 miles outside a storm cloud and that its best to follow a storm if possible rather than have it come towards you.
@@NickPage would absolutely love that man. A trip to the west coast is inevitable! And it's not quite Scotland but would be a pleasure to have you in Wales if you're ever over these ways again
Excellent music choice in this video too. The sort of mysterious sound adds to the danger of the lightning and the magic of photography and getting those killer shots. So much better than the generic electronic crap so many other channels use to try to be hip.
I'm stuck with crippled internet at the moment. I get around 0.5mbit/s due to issues - but youtube plays without issues at 4k resolution. So I cannot properly work from home or do anything BUT watch youtube and netflix. Perfect time to sit back, set the video quality to 4k, pick up the headphones and watch another one of Nicks amazing videos that oozes quality and atmosphere. Great job, stay safe with these storms and I really need to get myself out there when something rolls around the corner and is not just one thunder and then gone again.
Great video Nick. I always wondered how photographers captured lightning shots. Thanks to you now I know and will try this on the rare occasions that we have lightning storms in the UK.
if those strikes would happen this close me, i will just drive away, and here Nick shooting tutorial for us. salute to your dedication sir. i did capture my first storm last night in alberta. credit goes to your last few videos. your channel helping me a lot to learn about landscape photography in rightful manners.
Really nice video! That image at 2:00 with the railroad tracks was classy. I don't know about other mirrorless cameras, but Sonys have a "manual focus assist" feature that should help a lot. There's also a "setting effect" that you can set to "off" and it will give you a brighter image in the EVF. Lightning can be a real danger for people outside, but sitting in a car is relatively safe. The metal frame forms what is called a Faraday cage that shields you. I grew up in Cleveland Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie. Usually there wasn't enough wind shear to produce tornadoes, but we would get enormous lightning and rain storms coming off the lake. Where you live, you might have to worry about hail damaging the windows of your truck. Good luck!
i use bulb mode and keep looking via electronic view finder all the time and wait for the lightning and click the shutter hand held... and yes my images dont look even a cent percent as good as the ones shown in the video. but i love the activity and time i spend while using bulb mode + evf + hand held.. its really fun to use and spend time
I just started doing lightning photography. I do most wildlife/Landscape. Lightning is for sure very challenging. I'm in a no way a professional so it's a lifetime of learning. But I honestly think you gave me a better option. I've captured lightning a few times in the day time and it certainly wasn't perfect but very hard t get it right in the day. I had never tried at night. There are always storms here in Florida, so tonight I will be trying for a night shot.
I like your photos of lightning. I have been taking photos of lightning for the past 15years but never achieved too much of quality until I bought a Lightning Trigger (by name) around 10years ago (and also went to the tropics). It never fails me. Other than that what you produce is more or less the same as mine. However apart from camera setting differences, day time is the same with a trigger as nighttime. All my photos are shot at around 1-2secs day or night f7 night f22 day (with ND filter during day), ISO 64 now with Z7. I prefer to let storms come to me - in Tropics that's easy, As you say all you get with a storm on you is ... rain. Best shots as storm recedes. I'm not a fan of multiple lightning strikes in one frame. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Nick, love the photos. It’s amazing how a storm can make you feel so alive. I’m surprised more cameras don’t have the Olympus feature where it takes a photo, but then has a second phase where it keeps the shutter open and only adds light that is brighter than already exposed in the image. This means it captures further lightning strikes without overexposing the image. A neat feature.
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I was thinking about adding one of those ‘lightning triggers’ to my kit bag but after watching this I’m just going to do it all in camera and try your settings out first 👍🏼 Thanks Nick
Very informative video! I've also had mixed luck using a lightening trigger...glad I am not the only one. Your method is simple and - from your photos - very effective.
I hear ya on the lightning trigger...i found that using either in camera timer or an Intervelometer works waaaay better. Plus i can set the exposure time to my liking.
Impressive! I am inspired to explore lightning photography. We're traveling the US and should see lightning frequently especially in the SE this winter.
after watching your last storm video i got inspired and hit the road, no lightning but got some awesome clouds. i was actually searching the title of this video last week to get myself ready for next time, must have read my mind! such a great buzz to be out there at the mercy of mother nature Cheers Nick!
Thanks Nike! I was told by a friend of mine to watch your videos if i wanted to learn photography, I can see why. 😊 I mostly photograph wildlife, I love it, I struggle with landscape photography. Going to watch your videos. It was amazing to see you photographing the lightening. Cheers! 😊👏
Nick, a very informative video about your process for photographing lightning. All of the photographs are awesome. The blended photograph of your truck totally rocks.
Thanks Nick, never shot lightning before, & now I'd definitely give it a try, there's plenty of it down here in New Mexico during the summer - and even once in a while during the winter! You're a pro baby!!!
Utterly awesome images! Talk about the 'Wow factor'. On top of this you have provided an information packed video that is full of interest. Thank you so much.
Your lighting photos are absolutely beautiful. Well most of your photos are. But you have to admit that having a subject like the beauty of nature is awesome. Sometimes I stand there and forget all about my camera as I am distracted by the scenery itself and how beautiful it is. Then kick my self all the way home that I missed the shot. But hey I was there and got to witness it anyway so that is worth something. Keep up these awesome videos.
All that means is that you were out there for the right reasons! Anytime you’re out in nature it’s always a win-win experience even if you don’t get the shot
Always time well spent to watch your video Nick... They are comprehensive and informative.... I always learn a lot watching them. Great photography... the images you shared are wonderful. thanks for continuing to share your tips and techniques. Love it!
These are stunning, great video. I'm also enjoying the F4 package very much, happy to support you guys and make my contribution for all the great free content from the four of you over the years. We don't often get storms like this here in the UK, but you never know!
Dude those images are amazing. I been wanting to try this for a while and just did a random search and came across your video on the how to tips. awesome advice and now I can't wait wait for a lightning storm..lol
I am usually 25 sec 5.6 100iso using a cable release camera set to continuos. and let it go. I am going to try the bulb mode I like the added foreground illumination in those shot you shared.
I have also found that long exposure works best for me. I was shooting a Nikon D60, so the processing time is slow causing me to miss a lot of bolts. I sold it and got a used Canon T6. This one is way better at low lite and the processor is way faster. I'm sure that this camera is just a toy compared to yours, but I'm happy with it thus far. Thanks for all of your advice!
Great video Nick! Unfortunately, storms are not that common here in Edinburgh (or remotely as severe as they are there in the USA) but is still one my great pleasures, just looking out the window and watching, amazed, the power of mother nature. Lightning photography has been always on my to-do list, but now, thanks to your advice, I might be able to get that crossed from it. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
Great video, great shots. Really like those with your pick-up and the one with the windmill it. The advice is very useful as we are just experiencing the first thunderstorms of the year here, and I was wondering what was the best way to approach shooting them, so thanks.
Love the videos Nick, and your storm photos are amazing! I was really curious to know what you mechanism is to actually find the storms and where to be in the first place?
Good stuff Nick, yes don't get struck by lightning. BTW have you tried the additive, average or brightest multiexposure modes in your camera for lightning?? How do they go??
Excellent work Nick I learned a lot from this video ... it’s useless to try out the same sittings on my old Sony a57 ... sigh .... time to upgrade my gear
Really interesting Nick. I guess I've never studied lightening but my perception is here in the UK we don't get the sort of epic lightening shows you do in the States - prob. land mass/climate thing. Really enjoyed your storm/lightening vlogs recently.
Hi Nick, Great storm. They say lightning is created by the principles of "convection", particles (ice) "pick up" a charge while bouncing around in "bubble clouds". I believe there is more to the story, just as the Air Force found out the hard way, that when a liquid falls through the air, such as when you fuel a helicopter, it picks up a charge. So if you're ever in a downpour, or see one coming, that's the time to seek cover. Then-again-too seems the perimeters of these cells can deliver strikes nearby also.
The joy in this life is a camera, a backpack and a pick-up to go farther and keep chasing beautiful sceneries. Good job man
It will be nice to see next video editing one of these photos...
NICK-- I did as you suggested and watched Supercell and Storm Light videos. Wow! The SC photos of the eye of the storm is the Greatest photo of it's kind I've seen in my lifetime and NICK I'm 75 yrs old and some of photos you took of the Light storm of lightning which included and ole farm house and grain elevators-- very little commentary, hits it out of the Park! Randy B.
I can never get enough of your facial expression when you look worried or scared lol. Priceless. Thanks for the tips Nick. Something I hope to remember when lightening shows up.
6:48 Let's not forget the added bonus of not getting struck by lightning!
Definitely!! No. 1 reason in my mind!!
Thanks for the tips Nick. I’ve tried taking lightning images before with limited success. Looking forward to giving it another go.
Yes focussing is the real problem. I set my distance marker on the lens I use 24-70 f2.8 just to the right of the infinity symbol. I have had great success using LR to bridge the dynamic range extremities as I always prefer to under expose to avoid burn-out of the lightning.
Great tips, thanks Nick! Some beautiful photos as well! Cheers!
Thanks Nic, great work. I've read where lightning can strike 10 miles outside a storm cloud and that its best to follow a storm if possible rather than have it come towards you.
Thanks for sharing your technique and tips. Awesome video.
Great video dude, those lightning bolts just popping off behind you! Love your lightning/storm shots, as I do the rest of your work.
Really appreciate it man! At some point we need to get together
@@NickPage would absolutely love that man. A trip to the west coast is inevitable! And it's not quite Scotland but would be a pleasure to have you in Wales if you're ever over these ways again
@@AlynWallace absolutely.. if you ever have plans coming this way, let me know, and I will do the same!
Excellent music choice in this video too. The sort of mysterious sound adds to the danger of the lightning and the magic of photography and getting those killer shots. So much better than the generic electronic crap so many other channels use to try to be hip.
I'm stuck with crippled internet at the moment. I get around 0.5mbit/s due to issues - but youtube plays without issues at 4k resolution.
So I cannot properly work from home or do anything BUT watch youtube and netflix.
Perfect time to sit back, set the video quality to 4k, pick up the headphones and watch another one of Nicks amazing videos that oozes quality and atmosphere.
Great job, stay safe with these storms and I really need to get myself out there when something rolls around the corner and is not just one thunder and then gone again.
Great video Nick. I always wondered how photographers captured lightning shots. Thanks to you now I know and will try this on the rare occasions that we have lightning storms in the UK.
Great captures and video Nick. I echo your sentiments on the Lightning triggers, I have had almost zero luck with them.
if those strikes would happen this close me, i will just drive away, and here Nick shooting tutorial for us. salute to your dedication sir. i did capture my first storm last night in alberta. credit goes to your last few videos. your channel helping me a lot to learn about landscape photography in rightful manners.
Thanks I thought I really needed a lightning trigger to have a go at lightning, great tip on the focusing.
Really nice video! That image at 2:00 with the railroad tracks was classy. I don't know about other mirrorless cameras, but Sonys have a "manual focus assist" feature that should help a lot. There's also a "setting effect" that you can set to "off" and it will give you a brighter image in the EVF.
Lightning can be a real danger for people outside, but sitting in a car is relatively safe. The metal frame forms what is called a Faraday cage that shields you. I grew up in Cleveland Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie. Usually there wasn't enough wind shear to produce tornadoes, but we would get enormous lightning and rain storms coming off the lake. Where you live, you might have to worry about hail damaging the windows of your truck. Good luck!
Some great photos and great advice. Thank you.👍
Fantastic images and another excellent video! Thanks!
i use bulb mode and keep looking via electronic view finder all the time and wait for the lightning and click the shutter hand held... and yes my images dont look even a cent percent as good as the ones shown in the video. but i love the activity and time i spend while using bulb mode + evf + hand held.. its really fun to use and spend time
Hi, Nick! Thanks for sharing your technique and tips. So valuable!
I really enjoy the storm videos. Very well done, thanks.
I just started doing lightning photography. I do most wildlife/Landscape. Lightning is for sure very challenging. I'm in a no way a professional so it's a lifetime of learning. But I honestly think you gave me a better option. I've captured lightning a few times in the day time and it certainly wasn't perfect but very hard t get it right in the day. I had never tried at night. There are always storms here in Florida, so tonight I will be trying for a night shot.
Great tutorial. Thanks Nick.
"To infinity and beyond" Buzz Lightyear haha! Great show Nick
Wooo, that’s dramatic and a lot of fun! Great tips and beautifully filmed. Thanks.
Thank you Nick i always learn a lot from your awesome videos
Some stunning images there Nick. Right place right time. Great how to tips.
Thanks for sharing again Nick, and not getting zapped.
I like your photos of lightning. I have been taking photos of lightning for the past 15years but never achieved too much of quality until I bought a Lightning Trigger (by name) around 10years ago (and also went to the tropics). It never fails me. Other than that what you produce is more or less the same as mine. However apart from camera setting differences, day time is the same with a trigger as nighttime. All my photos are shot at around 1-2secs day or night f7 night f22 day (with ND filter during day), ISO 64 now with Z7. I prefer to let storms come to me - in Tropics that's easy, As you say all you get with a storm on you is ... rain. Best shots as storm recedes. I'm not a fan of multiple lightning strikes in one frame. Thanks for sharing.
Great pics and inspired to get out next time a storm rolls by.
Great video Nick. Over the border here in BC I saw a lighting once.
Beautiful pictures! I'm out in AZ learning. Love your shots.
Your videos are always very nice. Thanks for the tips!
Great to see you back! I've missed your photography sessions!
I'd love to try this. Awesome lightning shots 👏👏👏
The image with your truck is brilliant nick, great video.
Great video, gonna have to try this next year when its storm season. Thanks for all the tips.
Great video Nick, love the photos. It’s amazing how a storm can make you feel so alive.
I’m surprised more cameras don’t have the Olympus feature where it takes a photo, but then has a second phase where it keeps the shutter open and only adds light that is brighter than already exposed in the image. This means it captures further lightning strikes without overexposing the image. A neat feature.
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As usual, an excellent presentation, and beautifully explained. A job well done
Very cool shots, Nick! Thanks for the tips and safety advice.
Great video. I would love to get to do some lighting photography.
I was thinking about adding one of those ‘lightning triggers’ to my kit bag but after watching this I’m just going to do it all in camera and try your settings out first 👍🏼 Thanks Nick
Thanks Nick, for your opinion on lightning triggers. I'll use the money I was going to spend on one for fuel to go somewhere cool.
Love These Weather Video's, Keep It Up Nick & Stay Safe
Incredible shots!!! Will have to try your suggested approach ... and stay out of harms way ...
Such a cool mood throughout the video, kinda cinematic cut 🤟🏼 yesss
Very encouraging to go out of give this a try soon. Thanks for the variety and inspiration to do something different!
Very informative video! I've also had mixed luck using a lightening trigger...glad I am not the only one. Your method is simple and - from your photos - very effective.
I hear ya on the lightning trigger...i found that using either in camera timer or an Intervelometer works waaaay better. Plus i can set the exposure time to my liking.
Impressive! I am inspired to explore lightning photography. We're traveling the US and should see lightning frequently especially in the SE this winter.
after watching your last storm video i got inspired and hit the road, no lightning but got some awesome clouds. i was actually searching the title of this video last week to get myself ready for next time, must have read my mind! such a great buzz to be out there at the mercy of mother nature Cheers Nick!
Excellent advice Nick! Thanks for making this. Stay safe!
Great shots Nick and love your choice of setting. Thanks for the info and I need to keep my fingers crossed for a good storm 😊
Great video. Curious what you use to locate storms with promising lightning.
Thanks Nike! I was told by a friend of mine to watch your videos if i wanted to learn photography, I can see why. 😊 I mostly photograph wildlife, I love it, I struggle with landscape photography. Going to watch your videos. It was amazing to see you photographing the lightening. Cheers! 😊👏
That intro shot is so dope!
Nick, a very informative video about your process for photographing lightning. All of the photographs are awesome. The blended photograph of your truck totally rocks.
Nice job man, i will try with my camera as you said you do it, thank you very much.
Awesome video Nick, makes me want to get out there!!!
Really cool shots and very informative! 🙏
Great stuff Nick... I use Bulb mode method... so easy. Now, what to do for day lightning. side note: cool lighbar!
Thanks Nick, never shot lightning before, & now I'd definitely give it a try, there's plenty of it down here in New Mexico during the summer - and even once in a while during the winter! You're a pro baby!!!
Utterly awesome images! Talk about the 'Wow factor'. On top of this you have provided an information packed video that is full of interest. Thank you so much.
Some stunners there’s Nick, great job matey. I wish we had some storms like these once in a while
Your lighting photos are absolutely beautiful. Well most of your photos are. But you have to admit that having a subject like the beauty of nature is awesome. Sometimes I stand there and forget all about my camera as I am distracted by the scenery itself and how beautiful it is. Then kick my self all the way home that I missed the shot. But hey I was there and got to witness it anyway so that is worth something. Keep up these awesome videos.
All that means is that you were out there for the right reasons! Anytime you’re out in nature it’s always a win-win experience even if you don’t get the shot
Epic shots there Nick! So cool. (awesome video edit too)
Thanks Nick! Great information.
Always time well spent to watch your video Nick... They are comprehensive and informative.... I always learn a lot watching them. Great photography... the images you shared are wonderful. thanks for continuing to share your tips and techniques. Love it!
Some great shots
Super informative Nick and well done.👍👍👍
These are stunning, great video. I'm also enjoying the F4 package very much, happy to support you guys and make my contribution for all the great free content from the four of you over the years. We don't often get storms like this here in the UK, but you never know!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you’re enjoying the F4 Road trip!
Great photography and great choice of music!
most awaited video ever. hope you will do more in future.
Dude those images are amazing. I been wanting to try this for a while and just did a random search and came across your video on the how to tips. awesome advice and now I can't wait wait for a lightning storm..lol
It’s nice when you get lightning and no rain. My 6D isn’t weather sealed, I should invest in one of those underwater bags.
Peak Design do good camera coats, and weatherproof bags I use them on my M50 and for lenses.
I always learn something new from your vlogs...
I am usually 25 sec 5.6 100iso using a cable release camera set to continuos. and let it go.
I am going to try the bulb mode I like the added foreground illumination in those shot you shared.
I have also found that long exposure works best for me. I was shooting a Nikon D60, so the processing time is slow causing me to miss a lot of bolts. I sold it and got a used Canon T6. This one is way better at low lite and the processor is way faster. I'm sure that this camera is just a toy compared to yours, but I'm happy with it thus far. Thanks for all of your advice!
Great video Nick! Unfortunately, storms are not that common here in Edinburgh (or remotely as severe as they are there in the USA) but is still one my great pleasures, just looking out the window and watching, amazed, the power of mother nature. Lightning photography has been always on my to-do list, but now, thanks to your advice, I might be able to get that crossed from it. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
Very informative, thank you for the video Nick
Great shots. Goes well with your truck to. I really hope you are careful when shooting lightning.
i like tihs feeling you put into theese videos
Great video, great shots. Really like those with your pick-up and the one with the windmill it. The advice is very useful as we are just experiencing the first thunderstorms of the year here, and I was wondering what was the best way to approach shooting them, so thanks.
Love the videos Nick, and your storm photos are amazing! I was really curious to know what you mechanism is to actually find the storms and where to be in the first place?
Fantastic video! Very helpful!
Good stuff Nick, yes don't get struck by lightning. BTW have you tried the additive, average or brightest multiexposure modes in your camera for lightning?? How do they go??
Excellent work Nick I learned a lot from this video ... it’s useless to try out the same sittings on my old Sony a57 ... sigh .... time to upgrade my gear
Was thinking of getting a trigger. I think ill try it your way first. Thank you!
Wow nick that was brilliant. The lighting strikes where amazing.. Love you channel 👌
So look forward to your videos Nick, excellent and very informative mate, thanks for your efforts and wonderful photography! 🤘🤓🤘
Well done Nick. Very interesting
Great video. Thanks for the information
Thank you. This really helps.
Superb video and excellent info as always!
Wow, some great photo’s Nick! Nice work. I love those vlogs. Thnx
great videos mate keep up your great work..
Really interesting Nick. I guess I've never studied lightening but my perception is here in the UK we don't get the sort of epic lightening shows you do in the States - prob. land mass/climate thing. Really enjoyed your storm/lightening vlogs recently.
Awesome Nick, thanks for the tipps :)
Hi Nick, Great storm. They say lightning is created by the principles of "convection", particles (ice) "pick up" a charge while bouncing around in "bubble clouds". I believe there is more to the story, just as the Air Force found out the hard way, that when a liquid falls through the air, such as when you fuel a helicopter, it picks up a charge. So if you're ever in a downpour, or see one coming, that's the time to seek cover. Then-again-too seems the perimeters of these cells can deliver strikes nearby also.
Nice tutorial Nick, answers all the important questions..that haunting background sound though...scarry....creeped me out at night