Fireworks - 4 second exposures
Oct 3, 2011 18:31:17 #
Greetings all! As my first post, I wanted to put up these pictures from a 2011 Fireworks show on the Oregon Coast. I set up the camera on a tripod with an intervalometer set to take 4 second time lapse every 12 seconds. Then I just sat back and hoped I got lucky. The silhouettes are my parents and some of their friends in lawn chairs. I really like that they showed up in the exposures. Of course, any suggestions for improvement are welcome.
Oct 3, 2011 18:34:39 #
Timarron wrote:
Greetings all! As my first post, I wanted to put up these pictures from a 2011 Fireworks show on the Oregon Coast. I set up the camera on a tripod with an intervalometer set to take 4 second time lapse every 12 seconds. Then I just sat back and hoped I got lucky. The silhouettes are my parents and some of their friends in lawn chairs. I really like that they showed up in the exposures. Of course, any suggestions for improvement are welcome.
These are awesome!! I haven't been able to get a great shot of fireworks yet... still learning. But these are great! the shot with the people make the pictures so much more exciting and interesting to look at.
Oct 3, 2011 18:51:07 #
I love fireworks and photos of them in general. TRhe effect of the silhouetted crowd is an awesome touch that I have never seen. Great Job.
Oct 3, 2011 20:09:21 #
luck you to have a family that can sit still for 4 seconds....mine never could/would. Love the exposures....they're all great!
Oct 3, 2011 20:38:10 #
Oct 3, 2011 20:42:43 #
Nicely done! Love the long exposure...really unfolds the launch and explosion. Also love the silhouetted crowd...really makes a great photo! Thanks for sharing.
Oct 3, 2011 20:47:28 #
WOW! These are amazing. The first is my favorite. What were your other settings?
Oct 3, 2011 21:02:45 #
Timarron wrote:
Greetings all! As my first post, I wanted to put up these pictures from a 2011 Fireworks show on the Oregon Coast. I set up the camera on a tripod with an intervalometer set to take 4 second time lapse every 12 seconds. Then I just sat back and hoped I got lucky. The silhouettes are my parents and some of their friends in lawn chairs. I really like that they showed up in the exposures. Of course, any suggestions for improvement are welcome.
Love your exposure twist on the fireworks. Beautiful!
Oct 3, 2011 21:03:55 #
Oct 3, 2011 21:41:38 #
Oct 3, 2011 23:23:49 #
Thanks for the nice reply. I used a Canon EOS 60D with the 18-135mm kit lens. The settings were as follows:
ISO 100 (keeps the noise low)
18mm
f11
Long Exposure Noise Reduction set to "ON"
4 second exposure (tripod + intervalometer)
Seriously, it was a fortunate first try at this. I set the camera up, set the intervalometer to the 4 second exposure every 12 seconds and just walked away. I have close to 40 "keepers" from the 25 minute show. Give it a try!
ISO 100 (keeps the noise low)
18mm
f11
Long Exposure Noise Reduction set to "ON"
4 second exposure (tripod + intervalometer)
Seriously, it was a fortunate first try at this. I set the camera up, set the intervalometer to the 4 second exposure every 12 seconds and just walked away. I have close to 40 "keepers" from the 25 minute show. Give it a try!
Oct 4, 2011 17:48:39 #
Oct 4, 2011 17:58:27 #
JudyL wrote:
Timarron....terrific images! I also love the silhouettes of your family!
Thanks so much. Is it just me, or is there something a little magical about a silhouette in the right place?
Oct 4, 2011 19:28:45 #
Whatever you are doing for a living QUIT and be a Professional fire Works Photographer, they are priceless, beautiful shots, thanks for sharing.
Oct 4, 2011 20:49:55 #
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