electric feel

Tony Middleton

electric feel

A very impressive line of storms had edged it’s way across the south of the state through the very late afternoon and evening, I had my doubts whether it would make it at strength to my place so I decided to come to the party and meet it at the western end of Phillip Island with the hope that if it did persist I could ‘follow’ (but be in front – a bit of confusing term for those that don’t ‘chase’ perhaps) back towards home for more shots. This line of storms was extremely lightning active, but being a line of about 100km’s in length it made it damn hard to point the camera in the right spot at the right time ! I missed so many bolts it is ridiculous and I am definitely getting one of those new 90mb/s sandisk cards shortly as the image writing time is always something that annoys me with DSLR work. It seriously cost me dozens of potential killer shots this particular night ! The bolts were plentiful and one actually started a bushfire on the eastern side of the mornington peninsula ! This created a glow in that part of the sky adding to the atmosphere.

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electric feel belongs to the following groups:

5D Mark II, Beach Art, Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Extreme Weather , Landscape and Abstract Photography, Lightning and Storms, Melbourne & Victoria, Minimalist Landscapes, Night Photography, SEA, Severe Weather, Skyscapes, Square Photography , Victorian Viewfinders and Western Port Bay and French Island
electric feel by Tony Middleton
electric feel by Tony Middleton
  • AmandaWitt

    AmandaWitt 20 days ago

    amazing shot, great colours.

  • Tony Middleton replied 20 days ago

    thanks Amanda :)

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell 20 days ago

    brilliant…

    simply amazing.

    xo

  • Tony Middleton replied 20 days ago

    thanks Lisa ! x

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos 20 days ago

    Impressive work Tone, even though you missed many shots, this one makes up for it imo, love the square crop too :-))

  • Tony Middleton replied 20 days ago

    Thanks Varinia ! You know me though… perfectionist and always striving for the best… I can achieve.
    cheers, tone (-:

  • JanG

    JanG 20 days ago

    Whatever you missed, you certainly captured the drama here. Love the color.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Jan – yeah I love this one too !

  • Robert Mullner

    Robert Mullner 20 days ago

    Thats one hell of a bolt of lightening Tone…Great capture..

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Rob ! It’s fantastic to watch and very satisfying when you get one like this.
    cheers,

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski 20 days ago

    Cracking light show Tony, excellent capture mate!!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks John ! It was unreal wasn’t it ! A pity we only get shows this good every few years down in the southern half of Vic.

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton 20 days ago

    Killer shot Tone, this storm was probably the most lightening active event I’ve ever witnessed in Melbourne. Took a few myself here in suburbia but no bolts whatsoever all sheet lightening.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    Cheers Trav – yeah definitely a show to remember in vic ! possibly a 1 in 5yr or so event south of the ranges.

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz 20 days ago

    Perfect! The cloud shape, dark water and lighting clarity make this special.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Rany – you are right about the clarity and the water.

    cheers,

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman... 20 days ago

    Lol – ah the joys of lightning photography – it’s a stormchaser given that the size and spectacularity of the lightning bolt will always be greatest just outside the frame of where you point the camera. Well except this time – top bolt beautifully caught!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    You said it Geoff – having chased storms all over the country for 15yrs I know it all too well.. lol

    cheers,

  • Kylie Reid

    Kylie Reid 20 days ago

    Thought you might have enjoyed the weekend weather. Nice shot Tone, like the lighting in the foreground water also.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Kylie – yes some very late nights (3 out of 4 being out til ~1am with storms). But in Vic we can’t be choosey and must make hay whilst the sun shines.. so to speak.

    cheers,

  • Enivea

    Enivea 20 days ago

    Wow! It’s like the ocean is a stage and the lightning dancers! Spectacular!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    Great analogy Enivea – thanks !

  • Simone Byrne

    Simone Byrne 20 days ago

    Great shot Tony!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Simone !

  • azrdwarr2448

    azrdwarr2448 20 days ago

    Great capture!!!!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks azrdwarr – you have some spectacular shots in your portfolio..I hope to find time to check them all out at some stage.
    cheers,

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida 20 days ago

    fabulous,

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks,

  • Puggs

    Puggs 20 days ago

    great shot Tony, very nicely done, i really need to find a vantage point at some stage…

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Dion ! yeah I am sure there are a few good spots not to far out to your Nth or east…

    cheers,

  • Mark Jones

    Mark Jones 20 days ago

    Excellent Shot.
    I nearly went to the Island, but opted for Tooradin.
    Didn’t fair as well as you though.
    Well done.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Mark !
    much appreciated and better luck next time – lets hope we get a lot more events like this one this season :)

  • Daryl Gordon

    Daryl Gordon 20 days ago

    wow I saw this storm but had partied to hard to chase it if you know what I mean it was a wonderful show
    Congratulations on being featured in the Westernport Bay and French island Group

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    Thanks Daryl – haha.. half your luck for partying too hard mate :)

    cheers,

  • Richard  George

    Richard George 20 days ago

    Excellent capture!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Richard ! :)

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball 20 days ago

    wonderful atmosphere & colours!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks JK :)

  • Darryl SANT

    Darryl SANT 20 days ago

    Great shot mate. Well done.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    cheers Darryl – your comments are always appreciated mate :)

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720 20 days ago

    WOW.. now that is power.. Great Capture and Congratulations on your feature :))

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    It certainly has got some power in it !

    Thanks jellybean :)

  • drec

    drec 20 days ago

    Nice one. I’m still waiting for my first chase this season and might have to pick up a spare battery(lost my spare…)

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Drec ! you might be in with a chance tomorrow if you play your cards right (or get lucky…) lol

    cheers,

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent 20 days ago

    Excellent, Aint arf ‘ot mum!
    Well captured!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    Thanks Adrian – much appreciated :)

  • Craig Harris

    Craig Harris 20 days ago

    Great capture Tony, still waiting for my chance to capture some, Might have to become a storm chaser!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Craig,
    I loved watching storms and the power of all things nature so my chasing began to simply enable me to see/experience these things more often.
    cheers,

  • Fotoman66

    Fotoman66 20 days ago

    Hi Tony
    While the storm raged on you just stood your ground and took photos, and what great capture you got, the colour in the clouds and the streaks of lighting are just great. Cheers Rod.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    hi Rod,

    Yeah I am pretty accustomed to being in what some may call dangerous/stupid situations but if you learn enough beforehand and have conifidence in your own ability I find the risks can be drastically reduced.
    cheers,

  • gypsygirl

    gypsygirl 20 days ago

    Wow, impressive image!!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks gypsy girl !

  • James Coard

    James Coard 20 days ago

    I’d love to get a shot like this just once! Cracking image mate.

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks James ! Yeah I imagine the opportunities where you live would be even less frequent than where I live.. persitance pays off and best off luck mate.
    cheers,

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith 19 days ago

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks garth and the group !

  • Paula McManus

    Paula McManus 19 days ago

    wow!! incredible shot!! congrats on your feature!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks you Paula – a very pleasent surprise indeed !

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher 19 days ago

    GREAT CATCH!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Neil !

  • Kerry  Hill

    Kerry Hill 19 days ago

    Awesome shot Tony, congratulations on the feature!

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    hi Kerry,
    thanks you very much on both counts – much appreciated !

    cheers,

  • RichardIsik

    RichardIsik 19 days ago

    Excellent capture, Tony..congrats on the feature..

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Richard – a very pleasant surprise indeed !
    cheers,

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen... 18 days ago

  • Tony Middleton replied 18 days ago

    thanks Kathy – what an honour !

  • Alondra Blick

    Alondra Blick 18 days ago

    You can almost feel the tension in the air. Great job!

  • Tony Middleton replied 16 days ago

    thanks Alondra – much appreciated !

  • bobculshaw

    bobculshaw 17 days ago

    Wow Tony that is superb and congrats on the features

  • Tony Middleton replied 16 days ago

    hi Bob,
    thanks for the comment and congratulations, very appreciated !

  • Ryan Davison

    Ryan Davison 17 days ago

    WOW! just awesome, amazing capture

  • Tony Middleton replied 16 days ago

    cheers Ryan – glad you like this one !

  • HelenaBrophy

    HelenaBrophy 16 days ago

    Lots of power :)

  • Tony Middleton replied 13 days ago

    very true Helena – thanks for commenting !

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen... 16 days ago

    congratulations on being featured in the 5D mark ll group

  • Tony Middleton replied 13 days ago

    thanks kathy – I’m thrilled !

  • A1000WORDS

    A1000WORDS 15 days ago

    Wow – great capture Tony…

  • Tony Middleton replied 13 days ago

    thank you Ron !
    cheers,

  • Matt White

    Matt White 15 days ago

    Across the water a brilliant shot Tony. Keep them coming

  • Tony Middleton replied 13 days ago

    cheers Matt ! If only nature could keep them coming too ! :)

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa... 14 days ago

    Gorgeous capture, Tony! Brilliant work!

  • Tony Middleton replied 13 days ago

    thanks Daniel – much appreciated !

    cheers,

  • eoconnor

    eoconnor 13 days ago

    Great shot so powerful.

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown 4 days ago

    Great capture!

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