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Published: 2014-02-01 08:15:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 21242; Favourites: 1065; Downloads: 0
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So many title choices ripped from songs for this shot but so little creativity from me. I guess my brain has finally turned to mush from so many miles in that Blue Freightshaker. The best and most beautiful moments for me in trucking is when I get an opportunity like this one--shot was taken east of Gillette, Wyoming. I drove through that storm 70 miles from Buffalo, Wyoming in a mad attempt to get in front of it. This time I got what I wanted...The storm wasn't moving faster than my truck!
This storm was laying down wicked cool lightning every few seconds--this was a 30 second exposure and you can see how many bolts in that timeframe. One of the very best storms of the 2013 year I got to shoot. I've another shot from a different angle that the company I drive for used in some advertising. It was kind of cool to see one of my shots in print media even if I didn't get paid. I probably won't post that shot--at least, not for a while.
Holy Crimeny! A DD! This was a very welcome and pleasant surprise after a long, cold day on the road! Thank you to for suggesting this as a DD and to for featuring it and thank you to everyone who has viewed, commented on or faved this. I appreciate it more than any of you know!
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Comments: 373
Adoratia [2019-08-09 08:33:09 +0000 UTC]
Really a well deserved DD. This image is spectacular! Congrats!
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Thesckass20 [2017-06-07 16:35:29 +0000 UTC]
hey! your picture/truck have been featured on here! you did such a great timing!
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CrimsonRavenSpirit In reply to Thesckass20 [2017-08-21 08:45:40 +0000 UTC]
Drive, Optimus, DRIVE!
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Pinedrop [2015-06-08 17:15:38 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations, John! A fitting tribute to 'ol Blue and to you.
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caddman [2015-06-07 17:46:49 +0000 UTC]
...lov this bro
it so awesome...cheers...
if i could give ya a 2nd fav...this is it...
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calugarul [2015-01-20 11:55:58 +0000 UTC]
one of the most awesome pictures i ever saw
and if you wouldn't have commented on one of mine, never would find it
keep safe on the road, i love trucks and their drivers
oh, and as a later edit... it is my new wallpaper
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JenFruzz [2014-10-21 03:17:09 +0000 UTC]
I really have no words for how amazing this photograph is. Truly inspirational. Congrats on your success with it!
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ArtBYbeverly [2014-09-01 06:40:44 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations for the DD, it is SO well deserved for this brilliant beautiful and amazing capture!!
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malavoie [2014-08-25 12:38:15 +0000 UTC]
What an awesome shot. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. This also speaks of knowing your subject matter: that if you got ahead of the storm you might get some good shots, what exposure to use, etc.
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Corvidae65 In reply to peterpateman [2014-05-26 02:35:14 +0000 UTC]
Thank you It's off my bucket list of shots now
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peterpateman In reply to Corvidae65 [2014-05-26 13:30:53 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome, I wonder what's next?
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ranchforman [2014-05-09 02:39:16 +0000 UTC]
Ill bet you danced like a drunken pirate when you seen how utterly incredible this shot came out.
I sat there all slackjawed..
for ten minutes. . And just stared.
My girl asked if I was lookin at boobies.. hahahaaaa...
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Corvidae65 In reply to ranchforman [2014-05-09 02:50:13 +0000 UTC]
Well, hello there J. P.! damn good to see you! Yeah, you're right--I was whoopin' and hollerin' and everybody passing by on the interstate thought I was having an infarction or something!
Thanks for the kudos--you're part of the reason this shot came out so good you know I've always wanted my stuff to be close to par with yours so you liking this enough to skip some boobies really means a lot to me, pard! Thank you!
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ranchforman In reply to Corvidae65 [2014-05-09 02:55:59 +0000 UTC]
Close to par.. haha.. buddy, you have surpassed me, im still in the kiddies pool . But hey, I woulda gave a boot heel to seen ya dancin out there in front of that truck.
Damn good to see you too.. ya I was lookin over some books and found yours... made the smile and was thankful for good people like you.
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Sumie-the-Stormhorse [2014-03-19 20:41:14 +0000 UTC]
Pity for that highlight, but composition is perfect
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Corvidae65 In reply to Sumie-the-Stormhorse [2014-03-26 08:57:25 +0000 UTC]
Thank you Ill take what I can get
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digitalHD [2014-03-11 10:48:03 +0000 UTC]
That is a very cool shot! Love it! I've never tried shooting lightning but maybe this summer I'll give a shot. Well deserved DD.
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mim304 [2014-03-03 02:04:48 +0000 UTC]
Awesome shot, John! So glad you got a DD for it! Congratulations! Very well deserved! All of your lightning shots have always intrigued me as some of my most favorite of all of your work. But, this one is just super cool! REALLY glad you got the DD!
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Anoya [2014-02-28 10:37:57 +0000 UTC]
I've featured your work here: APN Daily Deviations - February 2014 !
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