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MichaelSoE

(1,576 posts) Wed Aug 19, 2020, 09:07 AM Aug 2020

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POD [pic/photo/post of (the) day] The Sky's on Fire

Do any other of my fellow foolhardy fotografers ever question their sanity when they are walking around with an aluminum tripod during a lightning storm??

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POD [pic/photo/post of (the) day] The Sky's on Fire (Original Post) MichaelSoE Aug 2020 OP

No, but Varaddem Aug 2020 #1

At least the tires provided a bit of insulation ???????? MichaelSoE Aug 2020 #2

LOL! Yeah, that went through my head. Varaddem Aug 2020 #4

Ahh the infamous value judgement... When thunder roars, go in doors?? or mitch96 Aug 2020 #3

Varaddem

(432 posts)

1. No, but

Reply to MichaelSoE (Original post)

Wed Aug 19, 2020, 09:35 AM

Aug 2020

I have questioned my preference for steel frames while riding a bicycle in the mountains during a storm.😬

MichaelSoE

(1,576 posts)

2. At least the tires provided a bit of insulation ????????

Reply to Varaddem (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 19, 2020, 09:43 AM

Aug 2020

Varaddem

(432 posts)

4. LOL! Yeah, that went through my head.

Reply to MichaelSoE (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 19, 2020, 09:54 AM

Aug 2020

The local paper printed a picture of a golfers blown out shoes after his umbrella had been hit by lightning. It’s funny when it’s not you!

mitch96

(13,948 posts)

3. Ahh the infamous value judgement... When thunder roars, go in doors?? or

Reply to MichaelSoE (Original post)

Wed Aug 19, 2020, 09:51 AM

Aug 2020

get that great shot.......... here, hold my beer..
m

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