Multiple lightining strike photos

[slackercruster]

I'm seeing more and more multiple lightning strike photos. Do you think the lightning is photoshopped in as a composite?

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

I'm seeing more and more multiple lightning strike photos. Do you think the lightning is photoshopped in as a composite?

Hi,

It's possible, but it could also be multiple exposures over a longer period, blended together. I used to do that with fireworks, multiple layers with 'Lighter' blending mode.

Cheers,
Bart

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Or you can just keep the shutter open until you get several strikes... not so uncommon.

[slackercruster]

Thanks!

[Paul2660]

You can also easily merge several exposures together as long as you don't move the camera, (you can do also if you move the camera but it's a bit tricker).  I love to setup at night when storm is blowing in especially if there is some moonlight to help illuminate the scene.  The results can be very impressive.  I just use the blub mode and then hold the shutter open to catch as many strikes as I can. 

Paul