Marc R. O'Leary
EF5
28MAY15 with new wide lens. Shot from inside my garage.
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
kevin-palmer
EF2
There was a great lightning storm here last week. I was finally able to get a shot I've wanted for awhile, a lightning self portrait.
Lightning and Me by Kevin Palmer, on Flickr
This is a stack of 3 30-second exposures:
The 10th of June by Kevin Palmer, on Flickr
Lightning and Me by Kevin Palmer, on Flickr
This is a stack of 3 30-second exposures:
The 10th of June by Kevin Palmer, on Flickr
Drue Bernardi
EF1
These were from my first attempt to take lightning pictures at night. I think the first one is the best I've done, the facebook likes disagree. Need to work on focus in the future. And mine look bad against the amazing shots above but I'm proud of them!
Mark Ellinwood
EF2
A few of my better shots from June 4 near Gove City, KS. All 30-second exposures. Many shots had 3-7+ bolts in the frame!
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Marc R. O'Leary
EF5
Well s@#t...didn't think I needed a WIDER lens...
Ryan Crouse
EF0
Hoxie Kansas - June 4, 2015
Dave Nelson
EF0
one from the 2014 - 2015 season, from my backdoor step, Sydney, Australia
Shawn Gossman
Supporter
This is mine...with the assistance of high dynamic range. It was one of those 'lucky shots' more than anything. It is nothing like the shots above my post, obviously but I am proud on it nonetheless, I am just not as skilled as you all are! 
Ethan Schisler
EF5
I shot a several of my favorite lightning images to date this year. Both from the spectacular June 4th supercell in NW Kansas. Here are a couple:
Alex Heimberger
EF2
Mike Marz
EF3
I've never seen this thread before, very cool stuff. I shouldn't even include my pictures on here because the quality doesn't even compare to the pics that everyone else has posted in here, but what the hell, they are just iPhone video captures of lightning that I got. I enjoy lightning a lot, although it scares the hell out of me while chasing.
It's a tie for me:
July 3, 2014, the day I finally photographed lightning in daylight after six years of trying, using one of them fancy lightning triggers. The reaction the video caught is kinda funny, hearing myself freak out after catching the bolt on a still.
View media item 953May 21, 2015, the first time I got a CG smack dab in the middle of frame.
View media item 954Also from May 21, 2015. Although this is far from my best photo of lightning, I still think the comet trails are kinda nifty (albeit distracting). This is what happens when you run from one side of the house to another during a long exposure.
View media item 955All pictures taken from my Connecticut home on a Canon EOS Rebel T3 with the standard 18-55mm kit lens (I'm a starving college student who can't afford other lenses). And this is my first post on Stormtrack, so... hello.
July 3, 2014, the day I finally photographed lightning in daylight after six years of trying, using one of them fancy lightning triggers. The reaction the video caught is kinda funny, hearing myself freak out after catching the bolt on a still.
View media item 953May 21, 2015, the first time I got a CG smack dab in the middle of frame.
View media item 954Also from May 21, 2015. Although this is far from my best photo of lightning, I still think the comet trails are kinda nifty (albeit distracting). This is what happens when you run from one side of the house to another during a long exposure.
View media item 955All pictures taken from my Connecticut home on a Canon EOS Rebel T3 with the standard 18-55mm kit lens (I'm a starving college student who can't afford other lenses). And this is my first post on Stormtrack, so... hello.
Greg Campbell
EF5
LOVE the B/W shot!
Greg Campbell
EF5
Marc R. O'Leary
EF5
How close do you plant to get?
I've had shots estimated within a half mile, but would prefer at least a 5 mile minimum. That shot I was tucked in the hatch of my car. I left soon after. I love lightning, but I'm terrified of it.
