Fireworks (please C&C)
May 24, 2012 18:44:54 #
We recently went to a minor league baseball game that had fireworks afterwards.
Here are a few photographs I took of the fireworks.
Here are a few photographs I took of the fireworks.
fireworks 1, iso 800, f/3.5, 1/20sec
fireworks and lightsabers, iso 800, f/3.5, 1/20 sec
fireworks 3, iso 800, f/3.5, 1/10sec
May 24, 2012 21:33:33 #
Good photos; but; next time try a slower shutter speed. You'll get longer trails.
May 24, 2012 21:38:21 #
If I may provide an example of the settings I use.
3 seconds @ f/11. ISO of 100. Noise reduction on. I am fairly happy with these. Next time I am going to try 4 seconds to get a little longer trails.
In a couple of these, I set the camera up behind my family who were seated in lawn chairs and got a nice little silhouette. Keep experimenting and best of luck.
You will need a tripod or some means to keep the camera steady.
3 seconds @ f/11. ISO of 100. Noise reduction on. I am fairly happy with these. Next time I am going to try 4 seconds to get a little longer trails.
In a couple of these, I set the camera up behind my family who were seated in lawn chairs and got a nice little silhouette. Keep experimenting and best of luck.
You will need a tripod or some means to keep the camera steady.
May 24, 2012 21:50:08 #
You cant alway do this but try to have something else in the photo also. Such as a silhouettes of a building or something. This adds interest. Your last shot has some field lights, this is good gives interest and shows perspective. As far as shutter speed us a remote and go 2 or 3 sec. Sometimes more or less. Use the bulb selection so you can hold the shutter open for multiple burst. With longer shutter speeds you get more of the colored smoke, brightens up the sky a bit like it was when you were there. A tripod is a must.
May 25, 2012 02:48:44 #
Iso 200, 4 to 6 sec shutter, at F11 works good. If you put something dark over lens between burst you can get multi. bursts, up to 15 sec.
May 25, 2012 10:01:44 #
Thank you everyone for your advice.
Next I am at fireworks I will try for longer shutter speeds, higher f stop and lower iso.
Next I am at fireworks I will try for longer shutter speeds, higher f stop and lower iso.
May 25, 2012 23:34:04 #
S_Schons wrote:
We recently went to a minor league baseball game that had fireworks afterwards.
Here are a few photographs I took of the fireworks.
Here are a few photographs I took of the fireworks.
Very nice. Neat colors
May 28, 2012 11:28:59 #
May 28, 2012 15:00:29 #
I love looking at firework photos, but I'm a little intimidated about taking them. I don't know where to start? Do I need special equipment?
May 28, 2012 15:11:09 #
Ashley2003 wrote:
I love looking at firework photos, but I'm a little intimidated about taking them. I don't know where to start? Do I need special equipment?
Hi Ashley,
The two basic things you need in my opinion, is a tripod and a cable release. If you set your camera up to take about a 3 or 4 second exposure every time you press the shutter (with the cable), you can get some nice shots with pretty trails.
The tripod and release are to ensure the camera doesn't move and give you a shakey image. See below. Don't be intimidated..... just go for it.
Without tripod
With tripod
May 28, 2012 15:16:32 #
Thanks, I'll have to check out prices. 4th of July is sneaking up fast, and it would be nice to get some beach pics with fireworks :)
May 28, 2012 15:30:59 #
i really like the shots with the family in shillouette! never seen firework shots like that, and adds an extra pow to them. really cool
May 28, 2012 15:34:29 #
sinatraman wrote:
i really like the shots with the family in shillouette! never seen firework shots like that, and adds an extra pow to them. really cool
Thanks sinatraman. Those turned out WAY better than I thought they would. Sometimes better to be lucky than good. I am going to try something similar again this year.
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