Stormy weather

Challenge #1 in the Idee che mi piacciono series. Hosted by Roberto Piazza.

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We know that sometimes light conditions before, during and after a storm can be really good for nice shots, so show us your best!!!

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Wednesday, 10th June, 2009 (GMT)

Submissions:

Wednesday, 17th June, 2009 – Tuesday, 23rd June, 2009 (GMT)

Voting:

Wednesday, 24th June, 2009 – Tuesday, 30th June, 2009 (GMT)

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NO lightnings! They are a class apart. Allowed here only threatening weather conditions, dark skies, and their nice illumination effects.

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Thunderstorm Warning

by maddogmd11

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Taken at the Grand Floridian at Disney World Orlando Florida. Great storm typical of Florida in the summer.

Camera:	Olympus E-510 / EVOLT E-510
Lens:	Kit 40-150mm
Submitted:	Sunday, 21st June, 2009 15:02 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 30th June, 2007
Focal length:	40 mm
Shutter speed:	1/400 sec
Aperture:	F3.5
ISO:	200
Notes:	HDR of 3 images
Views:	1316

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