Misc Fireworks: First Attempt

Fireworks: First Attempt · 10:28 AM

First attempt at capturing fireworks - Hope you enjoy

--Tell me you don't see the crucifixion in the second image!

swifters · 07-09-2012, 10:38 AM

My shots: https://plus.google.com/photos/108265679253307961220/albums/5761553838223957745

T-rex · 07-09-2012, 10:47 AM

Really nice shots.
Next time you should also consider taking pictures of the smoke left behind from a series of explosions. I had no idea this was going on untill a friend showed me a fews back we went to a high point in vancouver and watched the show and sure enough I saw things like teddy bears, Dragons and not only just images but they somtimes blended them tell a story. Way more to it that just the sparks flying.

Not sure if you can see these standing under the show but I bet if the light was right you could...

chacoansun · 07-09-2012, 11:02 AM

Nice photos. I really like streaks coming from the ground and vivid colors. Did you use a tripod and long exposures?

Tricktech · 07-09-2012, 11:21 AM

First, THANKS for the nice comments - this is one of those things that seems like it happens so fast there's no time to think or make adjustments once things are rolling - Had no idea what I had until I got home.

Originally posted by swifters

My shots: https://plus.google.com/photos/108265679253307961220/albums/5761553838223957745

Nice shots Swifters! There must not have ANY wind when you shot, no drift at all.

Originally posted by chacoansun

Nice photos. I really like streaks coming from the ground and vivid colors. Did you use a tripod and long exposures?

Absolutely. Set up the tripod, manual focus at f11 with anywhere from 2-4 second exposures.

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07-09-2012, 11:21 AM	#5
Tricktech Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Appleton, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 121 Original Poster	First, THANKS for the nice comments - this is one of those things that seems like it happens so fast there's no time to think or make adjustments once things are rolling - Had no idea what I had until I got home. Originally posted by swifters My shots: https://plus.google.com/photos/108265679253307961220/albums/5761553838223957745 Nice shots Swifters! There must not have ANY wind when you shot, no drift at all. Originally posted by chacoansun Nice photos. I really like streaks coming from the ground and vivid colors. Did you use a tripod and long exposures? Absolutely. Set up the tripod, manual focus at f11 with anywhere from 2-4 second exposures. Last edited by Tricktech; 07-09-2012 at 12:04 PM.

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07-09-2012, 10:38 AM	#2
swifters New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6	My shots: https://plus.google.com/photos/108265679253307961220/albums/5761553838223957745

07-09-2012, 10:47 AM	#3
T-rex New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vancouver Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 12	Really nice shots. Next time you should also consider taking pictures of the smoke left behind from a series of explosions. I had no idea this was going on untill a friend showed me a fews back we went to a high point in vancouver and watched the show and sure enough I saw things like teddy bears, Dragons and not only just images but they somtimes blended them tell a story. Way more to it that just the sparks flying. Not sure if you can see these standing under the show but I bet if the light was right you could...

07-09-2012, 11:02 AM	#4
chacoansun Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70	Nice photos. I really like streaks coming from the ground and vivid colors. Did you use a tripod and long exposures?