What Natural Phenomenon do you like capturing in photos or film?

Haven't tried taking photos of natural phenomenon but I would definitely wish to witness and take photos of the aurora borealis. I think it feels so magical being able to see it as well as capture it on photo. But for now, maybe I should practice taking photos of rainbows first.

Me too, I would love to take a photo of aurora borealis. It's a very interesting subject to capture because it looks so magical. However, it is somewhat impossible for me to take a photo of it because it's too far away from my country. I guess I should also focus on practicing rainbows first and save money to travel to Norway.

This is sooo me! I would love to take a pic of aurora borealis too, but based on the fact that I have to travel close to the artic to see them, and I live in a tropical country, that will have to wait. Also, I really want to take a picture of snow, I'm in the middle of the tropic, so my chances to see snow are like if there was a miracle. I would love to take a pic of myself doing snow angels on the floor haha.

Yeah, that would be nice. Even when i was just a kid, i was fascinated with aurora borealis. Seeing it personally would be memorable. Taking picture of it, is a dream come true.

I think that it is really a sight to see and is really worth saving and capturing memories. The Aurora Borealis is one of those phenomenons that I would like to personally see and capture on film. Living in a tropical country, I guess my chances in seeing the northern lights is close to never.

Totally feel you here. I've been born and raised in a tropical country, so aurora borealis and snow phenomenon are completely out of our range. I can certainly have the chance to check on snow, because there are really high mountains where eventually you can have some, but obviously not the way you see it on TV or movies. But if we are talking about aurora borealis, let's face it, that means traveling to Artic places, which is like close to maybe next life haha.

I have to agree with you on that The Northern Lights are one of nature's most majestic and mysterious phenomenon. The Vikings and Norsemen even thought that it was the "Veil of the Gods" a gateway to Valhalla or Heaven to us folks. It was only in the 19th century that scientists concluded that it was an electro magnetic phenomenon caused by the earth's magnetic field.

Auroras are nice to look at and I used to have an HD photo as a wallpaper. Unfortunately, there aren't any auroras here in my country and I've only seen them in movies and pictures. I guess auroras can be seen only in certain areas and areas where there aren't that much pollution.

Looks like all who wishes to see the aurora are from a tropical country. I wonder what people who are used to see these lights still feel. Do they still feel that it is magical or it is just a regular ray of light?

I feel exactly the way you do. As I read the comments, mostly commentators from tropical countries wish to see or capture the Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis and even snow. I am also from a tropical country and I felt really amazed seeing the Northen Lights in pictures and videos. This is such a wonderful scenery that needed to be captured by our lenses.

Wow. that aurora borealis, That scene is really like a magical sight for me. But I haven't seen one in real life but I wish I could go see one someday.

I agree with you. I like the magical and colorful display of lights from aurora borealis. Aside from watching them, taking a picture or video is the best thing to do. However, the appearance of aurora borealis is hard to predict and places to see are also limited.

Aurora borealis is a must see. I only see it on pictures pictures and it look so amazing. Going there personally would be nice but I can't find any circumstances for me to be there. Except if I will have a budget or someone invite me then I will definitely go.

I would like to film an earthquake if possible. The problem is you don't know when it will take place. I have seen shocking videos before on television. That means its really possible to capture or film an earthquake.

I think all you have to do is to set up a video camera everyday. Just like the seismologist they have set up their apparatus to measure the strength of the earthquake in the Richter scales so you must have a set up to capture the shaking of the building. This is now possible because of the CCTV.

Yes! I agree with you. Its also difficult for me to go to places where there is aurora borealis. Taking pictures of rainbow is manageable. You just have to get the right timing. Usually rainbow appears just after the rain.

There is rain now here in our place. I would like to capture in photo right now the rain. Its a good timing to take pictures of it since its raining down here in our place. There is also thunder and lightning. Thank God for his protection over us.

A meteor shower can also be a good subject but you really need good equipment to shoot it. But I do think it's unique and few people can do it. That makes the photos highly sought after.

Tornadoes are great in pictures but are very dangerous. It is one of the natural phenomena that you can actually capture, There are few like lightnings and tsunami.

I wouldn't want to risk my life trying to captured dangerous beings unless it is a situation where I have been trained and ready to take those pictures. I have heard of some photographers that were badly when they went to some locations to capture wild animals.

I have to agree with you. On my case, i would love to take such photos but I'm afraid that something might happen to me. I mean lightning is really scary. Whenever lightning strikes, we always turn off and unplug our television to make sure it won't be affected or broken. That's how scary lightning is.

Oh Tornadoes... another great one. I know it is unbelievably risky, but I would like to take an awesome pic of one. I know that it would require to get an specific training on Tornadoes, and have some physical and mental preparation, or at least going there to catch one with the proper team, otherwise you won't be able to tell the story. But anyway, at least for me, it would worth the hard work, because not everyday you can say you took an amazing pic of a Tornado.

You must be brave for being interested in taking a picture of a tornado. This is very dangerous and you might get hurt by doing this. But I saw a picture on google that went viral that shows a man and a tornado behind him. A man nonchalantly mowing his lawn as the twister apparently bears down on him. It looks much closer if you look in the photo, but it was really far away, Here is the link to see the picture https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2017/jun/05/how-close-can-you-get-to-a-tornado

Well, I'm kind of an adrenaline junkie, but I'm also a cautious one. Is not like I'm going to run straight to the Tornado, arms wide open on a Titanic style hahaha. That picture is insane, the guy is actually completely relaxed, like in a Sunday morning, mowing his lawn, and the Tornado is coming right to him. Believe me, I'm not that level of brave/silly.

You are right. The guy in the picture is so relaxed. It says that the tornado looks near but the truth is it is very far from him. But it is scary due to the possibility that the tornado goes to his direction.

Whaaaa... I think it is quite hard to capture those things up close and quite dangerous actually. But, I have to agree that capturing those things on film could really capture anyone's attention.

I've been trying my damndest to finally capture lightning on camera, but it just hasn't worked out for me. Not to brag about it, but I don't exactly lack much in the skills department, so I'm starting to feel like it just comes down to luck and timing. We had a massive thunderstorm here the other week, and I tried to capture some lightning but I didn't get the results I desired.

At one point the storm got too close for comfort so I just shut down the project, because I was basically standing on my roof with thunder clouds on top of me. I probably had the best odds I'd ever get at that point, but I wasn't about to become a lightning rod for a photo opportunity, haha.

I have also tried capturing lightning on camera, however, I have never succeeded. Timing is very important if you want to capture natural phenomena like lighting. In order to capture lightning on camera, you need a camera that takes good photos in low light setting.

Capturing some degree of lightning has been moderately easy in the daytime for me, simply because I can set my camera to a very fast shutter speed, continuous shooting, and basically just keep my finger on the shutter release until I happen to get an image. Still, I haven't gotten results that I could be proud of. The real challenge for me has been nighttime lightning, because you could in theory just turn the exposure down immensely and keep the shutter open in hopes that it will pick up a lightning strike, but many times the lightning itself occurs too early, resulting in an underexposed image. I could also up the ISO and do the daytime method, but that results in more digital noise which I hate. I try not to shoot in more than ISO 800.

Lightning is an amazing phenomenon. It appears and disappears within a snap of a finger. When lightning appears, there will be a series. You can take continuous shots to capture lightning and you can get at least one good shot. You will also have to concentrate on a couple of issues, such as camera setting, angle light condition etc.

I think lightning is possible to be captured. Here in the Philippines we always experience thunderstorms and lightning. When I was a kid, I am so afraid of lightning. I cover myself with blanket. I don't want to see lightning. We also cover our mirror with blanket.

Where there's thunder there's always lightning and the best way to shoot it is to plant your camera and just take successive shots, set your camera settings into 8 or 16 shots this would raise your chances of getting a lightning photo.

And that's true. When I was in college I took some photography lessons, and our teacher was a senior guy, full of tricks, and he used to do successive shots for any fast capture. For example, while people is jumping, jet planes flying, kids on jumping cord, obviously that also applies to natural phenomenons like lightning.

I don't really want to risk my safety when taking a natural phenomenon, so I just really like capturing the sunset and how serene it can be, and it's just a beautiful mix of natural colors.

Sunrises and sunsets have produced some incredibly majestic pictures - and I totally agree with you, risking your own personal safety simply for the sake of a picture isn't worth it.

Yeah, I can understand professional and really hardcore photographers to be in danger to take pictures for their job, but as a casual photographer myself, I don't really gain anything from putting myself in harm's way.

You're right! Trying to capture natural phenomenon was to dangerous to try that's why I'm so amaze on those reporters that doing everything just to give a good news.

Yeah, news reporters have to be really brave in going to the flooded or hurricane-stricken areas, and the job really calls for it so that people will be informed. It's all in the job description, still though, so that others won't have to risk their safety for obtaining footage as well.

One one my favorite photo was taken on a beach. The clouds are shadowing the sun, but still there are rays of light piercing through it. I really like the way that photo was taken.

The beach is a good place for you to take your pictures as it stands for nature. I enjoy taking pictures of nature for that is the only way that I get to feel the good times. This is a feeling that I can't let go in a hurry as well.

I would have to agree a beach sunset photo is one of my favorites. It gives of a certain cool mood that gives off a sense of euphoria.

There has been a lot of photos of beach sunset but it doesn't stop to amaze me either. Often, it's not only the beauty that is being captured but the feeling that it elicits from us. The horizon, the sea against the sunset hues all blend into such beauty and mystery.

Taking a picture on a beach is a good idea. Especially if the sunlight is bright. It gives a perfect view of the sea. This is better than taking a picture of the natural phenomenon. It's safe and fun to do while taking a vacation.

I just want to see and capture the sunset and sunrise. Its basically the most peaceful scene in the world in my opinion. I have been crazy taking pictures of the sun setting or rising for several years specially during travels. And every time i take a shot, its still a different scenario.

It'll be called "lucky" if you happen to capture a natural phenomenon like natural disasters. It is risky to do so. But if possible, I would love to witness and capture lightnings and tornadoes, well without me risking my safety. That's why I said if it is only possible
But in terms of "safe" natural phenomena. What I love capturing the most are sunsets and staircase to the moon.
I just find those phenomena calming to look at. There is this peaceful feeling that you can't explain just by looking at them.

I would love to witness and capture a time lapse of Northern and Southern lights. I am really fascinated how stars and space are all made up together. Gazing underneath the dark sky at night with shooting stars passing is a total stress reliever even better if we have aurora borealis here but it is only in the northern and southern part of the earth where we can visible see it by our naked eyes. So definitely I want to capture different sides of this amazing phenomenon in HD of course.

Seeing the Northern or Southern lights is something on my bucket list. It really does look so incredible and other-worldly! I've actually seen places in Finland where you can sleep overnight in an igloo accommodation to see the Northern lights in all their glory. I definitely want to do that at some point in my life!

That's included in my bucket list. I really want to see the Aurora Borealis, it is said that it looks magical and enchanting, although the Aurora Australis which can be seen in some parts of Australia and Chile is said to be not as good as the northern lights.

Yes, I've been to Australia before and never saw the Aurora Australis - I think you have to be all the way down in the southern part of Tasmania to see it.

Aurora borealis is one of the things I would love to see in person, hopefully I get to see one in action in the future and actually get to take a picture myself! It's one of the best-looking natural effect out there where you don't need to put yourself in harm's way just to experience it.

That would be a great experience to capture Aurora borealis. That is one of my dream. I never seen it before and to capture it would be the best experience.

Before I even saw the first post here I also thought lightning - it's something that really is unique to my area (we don't get lightning storms all that often!) so when they do occur it's special being able to capture it on camera.

I agree, i think capturing lightning takes timing and being in the right place. Also i think capturing it in good quality is very hard with normal cameras so you really need to invest on the equipment. But definitely it's all worth it.

I think a tornado is another force of nature that I would very much like to film even from a far. There's such power and intensity in tornadoes that makes it a good subject to shoot.

That would be a great epic video if you got one. It needs a lot of courage to have one.

Yeah i have seen some storm chasers articles and their works is really amazing. But the danger is always there along with constant monitoring of possible hurricane capture. Personally i wouldn't try to be a part of a storm chaser to have some pictures, but i admire their passion.

I like taking pictures of plants that were planted close to me. One thing that I like about nature is that I get to make the pictures green which is nice to look at. Also, I don't joke when we are talking about taking pictures of the sky especially when the moon is coming out in the evening. Both are nice pictures that I enjoy taking each time I feel like.

Rainbows are a great natural phenomenon as well. Back when I was a kid I used to take photos of it every time it appears and somehow I am wondering where would be both of the rainbow's end. I really wish that if it appears I would like to be on one end and take photos of it but seems really impossible. I know it's just a reflection of the light on rain droplets and physically not a thing to touch but still it's really amazing on sight.

Rainbows are a classic and even though it may sound not as special, it's still a great natural phenomenon to capture in a photo and will always be my childhood favorite.

I take interest in nature photography. I like to take pictures of the sunrise and sunset. If done nicely, photos of sunrise and sunsets are brilliant. I also like to capture photos of rain.

I agree, rain is a good prospect but i think, also one of the most difficult natural phenomenon to capture. Also i think you can't have good quality pictures of rain if you only have a phone. So having the right equipment is essential if want rain as subject.

I would like to capture thunderstrikes but it would take a lot of skill in setting up the right camera settings. It would also need great timing because you would have to capture it during its strike. I have only seen other people's images of thunderstrikes and I haven't tried capturing one myself.

Thunderstorm. For me the every little lightning that produce every seconds are really cool with my photography. And also it is safe because you can see it from a very far place.

I must admit that I also love to capture thunderstorm but it's good to mention as well that it scares the death out of me because there was a dangerous experience I had one time back. I was out taking some pictures when it was about to rain and suddenly a huge thunderbolt struck one big tree and uproot it from the soil and then threw it 5 feet away from where it was uprooted.

I'm a lover of things of nature, animals, rocks, rivers, mountain and rainfall. When you are good with capturing such pictures, you are definitely going to fall in love with such arts. There was a time when a thunder lighting struck the Paris tower and one photographer caught it on camera, the image looked so beautiful.

Yeah, i'd love to have one footage or a panoramic view of a mountain top, specially the snow and fog on mt. Everest. I have watched and read about documentaries of people that have been there. They said that you cannot imagine how something so dangerous can be so beautiful.

Recently I've seen a video of a peculiar tourist spot in Unkai, Japan, I think it's called "Heaven on Earth", here's the complete video link...

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10160502924175203&id=528815202

I would very much like to film this place, I think it's probably a unique geographical phenomenon.

Wow that video is awesome! I would like to be in that place and capture it on video as well. I like the image above the clouds makes me feel that we can fly! This would be amazing on wallpaper or wall paint. Hope I can visit this place this year or if not maybe perhaps next year.

A photo of a mirage would be a good discussion piece. The problem with Mirages is there are only a few of them which happens on a regular/yearly basis in the world. Although I think capturing a photo or film of this natural phenomenon would be epic for me.

Although its too crazy, i also want to capture underwater volcanoes. I have seen some footage and pictures of it and it's very interesting. It's like being in another world, definitely captivating.

That's would make an awesome subject, I was thinking of something underwater too, a giant squid or a megalodon shark would be super.

Yeah, i have seen a footage of a shark giving birth and it was really amazing. Underwater species are really hard to capture specially deep see creatures that can only be seen by using a submarine or underwater drone. Its remarkable how they survive on that kind of environment.

Well, I'm not a photographer but when I have a camera in hand I feel like doing some great shots and I think I would definitely want to capture a natural aurora borealis too, just like the other comments up there. It is so magical and a beautiful art from nature.

I think it is also cool to take photographs of meteor showers. It is quite nice to see this phenomenon captured on film or photographs.

That would be really awesome. Capturing on film a meteor shower with a panoramic view of the landscape and sky would definitely be an epic shot.

I would really like to catch on film giant icebergs drifting in the sea, although to film that, I have to be in the Arctic or somewhere in Greenland, or in a cruise ship far north, but it would be a sight to see and a very good subject to film.

You don't have to be that close to aquactic creatures before you can be able to capture them as it is really possible to achieve that just by taking good camera with you that can be able to capture zoomed pictures from afar.

Wow, even just by seeing a giant iceberg, it would be a great night to behold. It would be wonderful to be able to capture icebergs by your own.

City lights from a high view angle. This personally cools my eyes and I don't know but give an aura of romantic scenes. Good for both quality cameras and phone cameras.

For me the Volcanic eruption specially at night. I really like how the fountain of lava come out to the volcano and looks like a giant fireworks. Like what happened in the Mayon's volcano in our country just a few months ago.

I think an active volcano, one that is smoking and nearing eruption is a great subject to film. I once went to a province where there was a majestic volcano called Mayon this was in the Philippines and I had the opportunity to take some night shots of it, red glowing lava can be seen flowing from its crater, it was a sight to see and film.

That would be really cool, as long as you were far away enough not to be harmed by any of the falling ash! I've heard that there's quite a big area that has to be blocked off when an active volcano is erupting.

This would be a good photo. The actual eruption of a volcano is really cool. An up close shot may be challenging but worth it.

That's a great idea. But I think if I were there, and I have an active volcano that's slowly giving off lava, I would really run of fright. I think I can't stand the sight of it in person. You will never know, it might burst rapidly, one second you're in awe of the sight the next one, you'd be in danger.

I haven't really filmed a rainbow before, I really don't know what it would look like in film but, one thing is for sure, it would be a great experience although I have to find one first.

Is a volcano that is erupting can be in the list? If yes, then it is one epic subject to get video or pic. It will be hard and full of danger but also seems awesome.

I've done filming some partial solar eclipses but I haven't done any total solar eclipses. I think it would be great if I could film such event.

I would really like to have the opportunity to film a "Ball Lightning" or "St.Elmo's Fire". This natural phenomenon is a type of lightning which resembles a ball of white buzzing light that usually appears on top of masts or sails of ships in the sea at night. Even now, scientists are still having trouble explaning this natural phenomenon. It would be awesome if I could film one.

I'd never heard of this before but just looked it up online and it looks really cool! It would definitely make for a unique experience and some fantastic photographs or video if you had the chance.

A comet, I think filming a comet streaking in the night sky would be great. Although to capture one on film I would need a lot of specialty equipment but it would be well worth it.

Since they occur so rarely that would really be a special capture!

Same here, I would love to capture stars blazing out in the sky in a quick fashion. Save it on my phone, view it from time to time and make a wish now and then hoping it will be granted.

I agree with you. As much as we really want to take pictures of comets, it would be very hard, especially if you don't have the proper equipments for capturing them in high definition.

One of the things I want to film is an eagle or any bird of prey catching a big fish in the water with its claws. I want to film it as the bird flies off with the catch. I've seen such film and photos from the sites of National Geographic and Discovery but I really want to film one too.

It's not so much a natural phenomenon but more an aspect of nature that I love photographing and also seeing photography of, and that's underwater photography. I think it's just such a beautiful, serene thing to capture - and there's so much beauty under the water as well, whether it's marine life, coral, or sea plants!

A close-up shot of a Twister would be an unbelievable shot. Although it would be really dangerous filming one, but it would be a great shot.

I like to take photos of the blooming cherry blossom trees in japan, its best seen in spring and is called "Hanami" or cherry blossom festival. I've seen photos of it and it really looks breathtaking.

Taking photos of the sea and ocean while there's a typhoon or storm. I like to capture the strong waves in the sea and with the rain and stormy weather it always looks good in film.

I basically have not tried capturing a natural phenomenon however, when I watch videos of tsunami makes my heart beats fast. I am honestly afraid of water because I know how disastrous water is. I would like to take a photo of it someday, though I really don't know how and when but I think in time.

I agree. I wanted to take a shot of that as well. Sometimes the things I fear are the most interesting to capture like what I've already mentioned here which is lightning. Raging waters or those big waves can really look disastrous unfortunately but can be very interesting subjects.

Definitely! Raging waters, flowing lava from an erupting volcano and so on so forth, any disastrous events are worth taking photos however a very heart melting, too. I would also like to take photos of beautiful scenery above the clouds, emotions of people, and up close shots of animals.

Given the chance, I would like to capture lightning in photos. I'm amazed by the streaks of light against the darkness of the sky. I've seen some photos of lightning and for some reason they strike both the awe and fear in me. More than one lightning shot would be more captivating. There's not much colors in it but the mixed emotions I feel whenever I see them make me appreciate this scenery.

I am not a photographer but I love to take pictures of nature. I specially love taking pictures of mountains. There is this mountain that looks like a lying pregnant lady, it was awesome. One of the best views I've ever witness. Taking pictures of sunset is also part of my favorite. Underwater as well. But my dream just like in the post above is to capture the Aurora Borealis in its glory. Its a testament of God's glorious designs.

Solar or Lunar eclipse, I would like to take pictures of both of those. Would be great if it was total eclipse. Seen pictures f it before but havent taken one myself, so Im looking forward to taking one.