How d'ya shoot lightning pix?

[Deleted]

We usually don't get thunderstorms that are too bad up here in the northwest U.S. But I've been up in the nearby mountains on some peaks of 8,000 to 10,000 feet and the tops are covered with what look to be giant divots --6 to 12 inches across and several inches deep. They are caused by bolts of lightning repeatedly hitting the mountain tops.

Wayne

[olroy2044]

Here on the valley floor in Chico, we don't get lightning storms to often. Up in the Sierra Mountains above here, it is quite common. That is what made the intense storm of the other night so unusual. Looks like I missed my chance for quite a spell. There is nothing on the horizon for Chico as far out as the forecast goes. That is probably a good thing, since most summer lightning storms here are dry, which is exactly what we DON'T need again this summer. Roy

[mickeyobe]

After PeterW's lucid tutorial and galenk's great shot I have been sitting in my window waiting for the next thunderstorm.
Why do they not appear when you want them?
Perhaps I should schedule a picnic in the park.

Mickey