More lightning shots

I just can't get enough of taking pictures of lightning. It's an amazingly relaxing photographic subject, you just point in the right direction, set the camera for a 30 second exposure, and sit back and relax. Here's some more shots, including my newest favorite.

Photography equipment and wishlist

Just thought I'd let you all know what I use to take my pictures, and what I'd like to get in the near future if I can afford it.

My current gear consists of:
1) Canon 20d
2) Canon 50mm 1.8f
3) Canon 28-135mm 3.5/5.6 IS
4) Canon 70-200mm 4.0L (My best lens)
5) Canon "Delux" tripod

I've occasionally borrowed the following lenses from a friend.
1) Canon 100mm Macro
2) Canon 200mm 2.8L
3) Canon 24-70mm 2.8L

My wish list right now is as follows, in the order that I'd like them. Note the list gets alot less sure the further I get down...
1) Canon 580EX II Flash
2) Canon 100mm macro lens
3) Some new tripod, of which I haven't figured out yet...
4) Canon 17-40mm 4.0L, or if I can afford it, 16-35mm 2.8L.
5) Upgrade my Canon 70-200mm to maybe a 2.8 or 2.8 IS.
6) Canon 50mm 1.4, or maybe a 1.2L if I can afford it.
7) Probably a Canon 65mm MP-E.

Somewhere along the way I'll also by Photoshop and probably lightroom, while I'm still a student and I can get the discounts... I would also like to get a new computer sometime, with lots of storage space, but that can wait for a bit... Hmmm... Someday I'll get it all figured out...

Lightning shots

Here's a few shots of lightning I took tonight. Hope you enjoy!

Park Pictures

I was at Reid Park to take the pictures of my cousin and her family in Tucson, and I took a few extras while I was at it. Here they are, I hope you enjoy!

Photography podcasts

From time to time I listen to several photography podcasts. In particular are two, a new one called Photo Focus http://www.photofocus.com and a older one called Tips from the Top Floor (http://www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com/).

Photo Focus first runs entirely on questions about photography presented from users, done by a person who is well known for sharing his tips and an excellent photographer, Scott Borne. I follow him on twitter, and have learned tons from him, he is @ScottBorne. I've learned a great deal from him already, and I highly encourage you to follow him if you are interested in photography.

The second, Tips from the Top Floor, is more geared to the higher end photographer, perhaps the prosumer level. Still, it has many tips, including things to increase creativity and improve your photography. You can follow the main producer, Chris Marquardt, at @chrismarqardt on twitter.