In a message dated 98-02-11 20:13:33 EST, you write: << Can storm-light photography be planned, or is it just a matter of chance? Do you seek storms, or do you (like me) just shoot them when you're miles from home and the weather is nasty? >>
When I lived in Texas, with its common late-afternoon t'storms, I would occasionally venture out if a strong front was the cause of the storms. In the Fort Worth area, there are a lot of good afternoon photo locations with decent train traffic. If the front cleared out quick enough, there was often some great drop-under light with black clouds in the background. Unfortunately, due to terminal laziness, that light was often viewed from my back yard... I think if someone who lived in a storm-prone area was really dedicated, they could get several shots a year under these conditions, which as you know, are usually pretty short-lived. So, in answer to your question, yes, I think that storm light shots CAN be planned, but more often than not, they're probably a result of being a long way from home and getting lucky... Mark -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs -> Message © SPORRS® 1998 - All Rights Reserved
