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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: matt5674 on June 30, 2009, 19:41:29

Title: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: matt5674 on June 30, 2009, 19:41:29
Look at what picture I was sent from my mom. It says it all:
(http://i41.tinypic.com/9pm5aw.jpg)
A Lightning bolt close up hitting the Ohio River!!! You can see it gleam on the National Bank tower in back. Note: Picture taken in nearby New Albany, Indiana.
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: The Ferry Man on June 30, 2009, 19:50:04
That is very impressive!
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Post by: Captain Spencer on June 30, 2009, 19:50:57
Was a bit lucky I decided not to take a swim that day me thinks...
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Post by: Minime on June 30, 2009, 20:27:13
nice, I once was only a few meters away from one, it hitted the plains wing and I was at the wing window. But awesome shot you got there ;)
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Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 30, 2009, 20:37:16
Pfft....I don't like lightning :lol:

You wouldn't want to be standing too close to that!

Amazing shot, how did you get it?!

Jack :)
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Post by: capn_cal on June 30, 2009, 21:35:11
if most of the fish in that area got eletricuted and died, fisherman would be happy! :2thumbs: ;D
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Post by: Cat320DL on June 30, 2009, 22:22:55
wow!!!!!!!!!!! 8)
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Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 01, 2009, 07:54:05
Say, thought I'd let you know, we had a big thunderstorm last night, was pouring down with rain, massive BOOOMS OF THUNDER! :evil: :lol:

Jack.
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Post by: Captain Spencer on July 01, 2009, 10:14:06
Nothing over here in the East, just hot weather ;D
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: matt5674 on July 01, 2009, 11:10:57
Pfft....I don't like lightning :lol:

You wouldn't want to be standing too close to that!

Amazing shot, how did you get it?!

Jack :)
My mom sent me the picture.
if most of the fish in that area got eletricuted and died, fisherman would be happy! :2thumbs: ;D
Fishermen cannot fish in the Ohio River, it is Illegal to fish in the River, that is why we got parks(with lakes or ponds)that is legal to fish in.
Cool!  I wish I was on boat in that river at that time.
The only boat near that lightning bolt was the SS Belle of Louisville, which was built in 1914, so it is 105 years old. Thats Old!
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: Captain Spencer on July 01, 2009, 13:38:24
We have a boat which was built in 1937. She's a classic wooden boat, made out of mahogony :)
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Post by: capn_cal on July 01, 2009, 13:40:18
cool
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Post by: llamalord on July 01, 2009, 14:55:00
You Like that Picture!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X_7YRVGvtA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X_7YRVGvtA)
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 01, 2009, 15:05:14
Hmmm Off topic again, BUT I think the oldest ships we have in New York Harbor (that im aware of) are 3 lightships, and they are old :thumbs: We had a bad storm in the afternoon yesterday I imagine it hit kentucky matt first ;)
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Post by: RMS Canada on July 01, 2009, 16:25:39
Wow, I've always wanted to do that with my camera.
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Post by: firestar12 on July 01, 2009, 18:49:50
Amazing what camera and technology can do these days, isn't it?
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Post by: matt5674 on July 01, 2009, 19:51:34
They can capture stuff too fast than the naked eye. I saw a YouTube vid about lightning hitting the anteannea of the World Trade Center. and another one of a Boeing Aircraft struck by lightning in the air.
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: matt5674 on July 02, 2009, 21:34:33
Holy Moly!!!
He like the name of the Topic.
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: matt5674 on July 02, 2009, 21:38:28
Its alright. This topic if for close up Pictures or videos of Lighning hitting something in view. Like a lightning bolt hitting the Ohio River, a crane, the WTC, a Boeing 747 and a car.
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Post by: llamalord on July 02, 2009, 21:57:37
Lightning hitting aircraft is always fun.  The high Voltage just passes through the plane with no problem. :doh:
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Post by: Captain Spencer on July 02, 2009, 23:40:02
Lightning hitting aircraft is always fun.  The high Voltage just passes through the plane with no problem. :doh:

It would probably be more fun if it went through your body though - you'd get an electrifying tingling feeling ;D
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Post by: capn_cal on July 02, 2009, 23:46:58
It would probably be more fun if it went through your body though - you'd get an electrifying tingling feeling ;D
rofl
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Post by: matt5674 on July 02, 2009, 23:47:17
Even if it hits you behind ;D :lol:
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Post by: Captain Spencer on July 02, 2009, 23:50:12
Even if it hits you behind ;D :lol:

Might make your hair stand up though - perhaps you'd better pack some hair gel.

Mind you, you'd get it confiscated at the airport  ::) :doh:
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Post by: The Ferry Man on July 04, 2009, 13:28:46
I managed to get a picture of lightning once, but it took a lot of hits and isn't that spectacular.
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Post by: RMS Canada on July 05, 2009, 20:40:47
Does anyone know how to get a picture of lighting?  I've aways wanted to with my digital camera.
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: The Ferry Man on July 05, 2009, 21:05:18
It is kind of mainly luck. You need to take a continuous stream of photos during a storm. It is also a good idea to take longer exposures as well to maximise your chance...

(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww134/The-Ferry-Man/Lightning.jpg)

And sometimes photoshop works wonders to bring out the details as well...
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Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 06, 2009, 07:45:54
It is kind of mainly luck. You need to take a continuous stream of photos during a storm. It is also a good idea to take longer exposures as well to maximise your chance...

(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww134/The-Ferry-Man/Lightning.jpg)

And sometimes photoshop works wonders to bring out the details as well...

Thats a good idea, I'll have to try that next time we have a Thunderstorm (Which dosen't happen often :lol:).

Jack.
Title: Re: Holy Moly!!!
Post by: RMS Canada on July 07, 2009, 18:42:00
Well then, I'll try my best the next time Gravenhurst get's a thunderstorm.