Big Storm

[anwmn1]

There was a very big storm in Phoenix and the surrounding areas last night.

Lightning
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361405033_yKX8X-XL-1.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361407118_SjiX8-XL-1.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361407280_zRfuG-XL-1.jpg

Rain causing flooding today
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361408663_t9emy-XL-1.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361411993_3LZbE-XL-1.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361413601_oXnr6-XL-1.jpg

Micro Bursts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microburst) have become pretty common in the Phoenix area during strong thunderstorms. I am pretty sure that is what made this possible.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361414211_cNsFF-XL-1.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/361414716_qg3cS-XL-1.jpg

[AaronNelson]

:thumb

whats with the cherry bomb? what in that trailer? fireworks...?

nice shot #2...

[Steelafan]

The first is a real good shot. The garage door closed would have benn better. Love the perspective of #5! Nice!:nod

[Deanna Alko]

Really like the composition, colors, and feel of #3 despite the noise. That was quite a storm you had.

Thanks for sharing,
- Deanna

[kdog]

Great job on the lightning shots, grasshopper. :thumb

Quite a storm indeed. :wow

Cheers,
-joel

[anwmn1]

Great job on the lightning shots, grasshopper. :thumb

Quite a storm indeed. :wow

Cheers,
-joel

:rofl

It was a crazy one. There is 60% chance of another one tonight too. :barb

[anwmn1]

Really like the composition, colors, and feel of #3 despite the noise. That was quite a storm you had.

Thanks for sharing,
- Deanna

Thanks-

The noise ticks me off. That is definitly the weak part of the Olympus. Low light long exposure causes the sensor to heat up- I hate the noise!! :bash

:rofl

[anwmn1]

:thumb

whats with the cherry bomb? what in that trailer? fireworks...?

nice shot #2...
I think it is probably the CB handle or something. It is a refrigerated truck so it is not carrying fireworks (it would need a placcard too). I imagine it was empty and that is partly why the wind was able to tip it over.

That and the 100 mph winds :jawdrop News Article (http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/29/20080829storms0829-ON.html)

[Deanna Alko]

" I hate the noise!! :bash "

I know it's frustrating but how about just using a little noise reduction?

CS3: hope it's ok. Good luck on the storm this evening.

Best
- Deanna

[anwmn1]

" I hate the noise!! :bash "

I know it's frustrating but how about just using a little noise reduction?

CS3: hope it's ok. Good luck on the storm this evening.

Best
- Deanna

I don't mind. Want to do all of mine that have noise. :D

No have CS3.... I know .... I know :poke

[Deanna Alko]

"Want to do all of mine that have noise. :D "

As appealing as that sounds :giggle
I think NeatImage would be a better investment :thumb
http://www.neatimage.com/

Take care,
- Deanna

[dlplumer]

WOW, great set Aaron. :thumb We had them here too.

[DaddyO]

Neat round of images. Pretty cool. :thumb #2 stands out as do several
others that you sighted in. Neat Image has a trial version to play with.
Worth checking for the look see. Watch for softening for what it does
in night shots +++.

[dadwtwins]

Awesome shots, the lightning shot #2 for me is just incredible. :bow

[jeffmeyers]

Good shooting. #3 is the best.

[dlplumer]

I don't mind. Want to do all of mine that have noise. :D

No have CS3.... I know .... I know :poke

Aaron, I just bought Noise Ninja for Aperture (works great). :barb