Posts for: grandpaw
Oct 22, 2023 14:29:31 #
I am entering this in a show and need some help giving it a title. It is a very large oyster shell backed with a piece of driftwood. Looking for ideas to name it. It looks much better in person. I took this with my iPhone. This is a framed canvas.
Oct 5, 2023 20:25:31 #
This year there were 9,618 registered with hundreds more just showing up to show off their cars and trucks!
Oct 5, 2023 17:48:57 #
A few cars taken with my Nikon Z6ii and the 24-200 lens
Aug 4, 2023 17:57:53 #
I would like to hear everyone’s opinion of this lens. I have the Nikon 70-200 2.8 F mount that is heavy and needs an adapter to work on my Z6ii. I also have a Nikon D500 and D810 but would like to use the lighter Z6ii. What are your thoughts?
I guess what I would like to know is how the Z 70-180 would compare to the Nikon 70-200 f 2.8 with an adapter on the Z6ii.
I guess what I would like to know is how the Z 70-180 would compare to the Nikon 70-200 f 2.8 with an adapter on the Z6ii.
Jul 5, 2023 13:39:45 #
loismiller wrote:
I did what you recommended & a big thank you. Improved my fireworks
photos.
photos.
Glad it worked for you and thanks for letting me know!
Jul 4, 2023 14:11:26 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
A couple of fireworks shots I made on the wide bea... (show quote)
Very nice photos, thanks for posting them!
Jul 4, 2023 10:25:36 #
As in everything there are many ways to accomplish the same thing, so use whatever method that works best for you. I post this every year because there are a lot of readers or members that haven't tried shooting fireworks and I thought this might be helpful. This works for me and it should work for anyone that tries it but by no means is the only way to take fireworks photos but I know that it has worked for many that have tried it over the years. Happy shooting!!!
Jul 3, 2023 21:54:51 #
ImageCreator wrote:
An example would be helpful.
How about this one
Jul 3, 2023 16:01:35 #
There are many methods that work and I am giving you the method that has worked for me over many years.
How I shoot fireworks
Things you will need…. A camera that will shoot in manual mode, A tripod, Flashlight,and the knowledge of how to change shooting modes and settings on your camera. Don't wait until you get to the show and it is about to start to try and figure out how to change the settings on your camera because it is too late at that point.
I have been taking fireworks photos for many years and if you follow my instructions I guarantee you will come away with a bunch of exciting and colorful images even if it is your first time.
Choosing your location… Do you want to capture just the bursts of fireworks in the air or add a foreground element, such as some trees or buildings. Once you have made that decision we can work on getting the settings where you need them on your camera.. Whether you are near or far from the action of the fireworks they will cover a very wide area so make sure you bring a wide enough angle lens to capture as much of the color and excitement as you can. It is easier to crop out dead space than cut off half of the fireworks.
These are the settings that I use and they never fail to produce great images. Manual mode, ISO 100, F16 and a 10 second exposure. When the first blast goes off I take a shot at maybe 1/30 of a second and check to make sure my focus is spot on. At that point I switch to a 10 second exposure and what that does is allows me to get several blasts in one image, making it more interesting and colorful. I press the shutter down and at the end of ten seconds when I hear the shutter click I just press it again and start my next exposure, and repeat this during the entire show. This will give you about five exposures a minute so if the show is about 20 minutes long you will end up with approximately a hundred images.
Using ISO 100 will eliminate the grain and give you the best color. Using F16 will give you much more definition in the streaks and bursts. Using a 10 second shutter will give you more blasts in each image and eliminate you having to time your shots. Remember this is all done on a tripod.
Hope this helps. Sorry I didn't post it earlier but I have been in bed sick all week.
How I shoot fireworks
Things you will need…. A camera that will shoot in manual mode, A tripod, Flashlight,and the knowledge of how to change shooting modes and settings on your camera. Don't wait until you get to the show and it is about to start to try and figure out how to change the settings on your camera because it is too late at that point.
I have been taking fireworks photos for many years and if you follow my instructions I guarantee you will come away with a bunch of exciting and colorful images even if it is your first time.
Choosing your location… Do you want to capture just the bursts of fireworks in the air or add a foreground element, such as some trees or buildings. Once you have made that decision we can work on getting the settings where you need them on your camera.. Whether you are near or far from the action of the fireworks they will cover a very wide area so make sure you bring a wide enough angle lens to capture as much of the color and excitement as you can. It is easier to crop out dead space than cut off half of the fireworks.
These are the settings that I use and they never fail to produce great images. Manual mode, ISO 100, F16 and a 10 second exposure. When the first blast goes off I take a shot at maybe 1/30 of a second and check to make sure my focus is spot on. At that point I switch to a 10 second exposure and what that does is allows me to get several blasts in one image, making it more interesting and colorful. I press the shutter down and at the end of ten seconds when I hear the shutter click I just press it again and start my next exposure, and repeat this during the entire show. This will give you about five exposures a minute so if the show is about 20 minutes long you will end up with approximately a hundred images.
Using ISO 100 will eliminate the grain and give you the best color. Using F16 will give you much more definition in the streaks and bursts. Using a 10 second shutter will give you more blasts in each image and eliminate you having to time your shots. Remember this is all done on a tripod.
Hope this helps. Sorry I didn't post it earlier but I have been in bed sick all week.
Jun 25, 2023 09:32:38 #
Thanks to everyone for leaving your comments. they are much appreciated!
Jun 22, 2023 12:59:06 #
Jun 21, 2023 10:18:30 #
I figured it out. His name was Bryan Paterson with Adorama TV, He has long hair and not an afro, His series was called "You Keep Shooting", He had a lot of short interesting videos,
Jun 21, 2023 10:03:32 #
Seems like his first name was Bob.
Jun 21, 2023 01:11:47 #
That’s not who I’m trying to remember but I appreciate your answer.
Jun 20, 2023 15:50:50 #
This guy I believe had an afro and had several very short tips videos on photography, no not Jerad Polin.