Low light Photography.

My project is low light photography.  I choose these two images as examples of Low Light Photography.  This is my favorite type of photography as it challenges the photographer to  really use their skills.
Shooting lightning is a a thrill  in itself.  It is something that everyone can relate to, yet it is hard to capture it.  I remember the first time I caught lightning in a photo, I was so happy, even though it was not clear...  I had focusing issues, but was so excited just having caught it I did not care.  However after I developed the images I felt I could improve it.    I spent many hours in the storms attempting to get another shot...  I have found out that there is tools that will help you to get the image better and without burning through a tool of film without getting one shot...  I still prefer to get out and do it manually.  (Be careful)
The second image of the carnival allows the viewer to see both the crowd and the ride.  I prefer slow shutter speeds to capture the movement of the ride rather that stop motion.  This technique has a flaw...  It blurs the movement of the people as you can not ask the entire crowd to stand still, so you will have a few ghost it your image.