fireworks photos? please share with us: Here are a few of mine. We would love to see yours. I find fireworks very challenging as they come and go so quickly. Better have the camera set...

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Oct 28, 2011 05:14:51 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

Here are a few of mine.
We would love to see yours.
I find fireworks very challenging as they come and go so quickly.
Better have the camera set and ready.
These are hand held. I don't think you could use a tripod as its difficult to know where in the sky they will light up.
Dan

Oct 28, 2011 06:54:42 #

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

Here's my first attempt from last 4th July

Oct 28, 2011 17:47:34 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

fstop22 wrote:

Here's my first attempt from last 4th July

Well done.
Dan

Oct 29, 2011 12:47:42 #

Tooth Maker Loc: North Carolina

What settings did you use to get the fireworks hand held?

Oct 29, 2011 16:47:09 #

peewee008 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Fantastic. I'm mostley studio guy with green screen. Your work is great backround.

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Oct 29, 2011 17:17:26 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

Tooth Maker wrote:

What settings did you use to get the fireworks hand held?

I used auto, however 98% of the time I shoot manual. Manual does not work for me with fireworks because there is not time from burst, to full bloom, to its gone, to get exposure and focus set, press the shutter and get the shot.
That's the way I do it, however I am sure there are a variety of techniques.
Dan

Oct 29, 2011 17:21:51 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

peewee008 wrote:

Fantastic. I'm mostley studio guy with green screen. Your work is great backround.

Wow! that's great. Now why didn't I think of that? Now I am going to see what kind of mess I can make trying it. :mrgreen:

Oct 29, 2011 17:31:10 #

asylum1972 Loc: Hilton Head Island, SC

Funny this post came up today. My redneck neighbors set fireworks off for two hours last night. They set them off for St. Patty's day too. Ugh! However, I took these over Hilton Head Island this past 4th. These were handheld.

My favorite

Oct 29, 2011 18:55:09 #

RockinRobinG Loc: The Middle of Nowhere, Nebraska

dandij wrote:

Here are a few of mine.
We would love to see yours.
I find fireworks very challenging as they come and go so quickly.
Dan

Yup...fireworks ARE challenging. The following photos were taken with my little Nikon P90 on a tripod in "fireworks" mode (yes, there is one). Settings are ISO 64, f/8, 4 sec exposure. Cropped in PS. One converted to b/w just for giggles. Looking forward to trying this with the new Nikon D3100.

color

conversion

Oct 29, 2011 19:01:45 #

voice1941 Loc: Wapato, Washington

Here are some of mine from the Legends Casino Fireworks event. Taken with a tripod. from 10 to 20 seconds.

Oct 29, 2011 19:18:29 #

picsnap Loc: NE Ohio

Here's a few from this past 4th of July. Used a tripod and lucky timing.

Oct 29, 2011 23:14:16 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

Wow! Everyones fireworks are super good. :thumbup:
Also very colorful.

Oct 29, 2011 23:20:34 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

voice1941 wrote:

Here are some of mine from the Legends Casino Fireworks event. Taken with a tripod. from 10 to 20 seconds.

Now that's what I call real extravaganza of a fireworks show. However that's what I would expect from a casino event. It's great!
Well done.
Dan

Oct 29, 2011 23:30:20 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

RockinRobinG wrote:

dandij wrote:

Here are a few of mine.
We would love to see yours.
I find fireworks very challenging as they come and go so quickly.
Dan

My camera (Sony HX1) also has fireworks mode and that's the "auto mode" that I was referring to.
I can imagine you are excited about your soon to be new camera. Also sounds like a new learning curve to work on.
Dan :D

Oct 29, 2011 23:35:21 #

dandij Loc: Hoodsport, Washington

asylum1972 wrote:

Great shots!
And just think how boring life would be without your redneck neighbors. :roll:
Dan

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