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Fireworks

One of my favorite subjects to shoot is fireworks! I just posted a couple of my shots from last year's 4th of July celebration in my city. One is a straightforward shot, while one is more artistic (or at least I think so). Both were shot using my Canon Digital Rebel XT set to ISO 100 and f/8. The "clear" shot was 7 seconds and the "shaky" one was 8 seconds. I'd love to get suggestions for how I could improve either of these shots, or similar ones.

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Andy Entrekin Andy Entrekin
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Yurick

Permalink Reply by Yurick Feb 24
 

Hi Andy, both shots are great! The first one is very nice and shaky one is cool! Unfortunately I'm not a fireworks shooting specialist, so I can't give you any suggestions how to improve your shots. May add just a little shorter exposition and bit more contrast?

In regard with the thumbnails try to read carefully the AndyP's post: http://www.picturesocial.com/forum/topic/show?id=1483478%3ATopic%3A...
it's pretty easy!

Good luck!
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Andy Entrekin

Permalink Reply by Andy Entrekin Feb 24
 

Thanks, Yurick! I read that, and it was what I had been trying. I figured it might be a problem with my computer, so I tried again and it worked just I thought it should.
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jadeast

Permalink Reply by jadeast Feb 24
 

A technique that worked well in the past for me especially when you want multiple exposures on the same frame is to set the timed exposure or set on "bulb" leave the cover on the lens then when you hear the rocket going up before the explosion, remove the lens cap for the duration of the visual display, then replace the lens cap until the next one then remove it again . this reduces the incidental light and give you a darker background for the brilliant colors.
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afoi

Permalink Reply by afoi Jun 16
 

I like the first shot. Its nice. :)


Here's one of mine :)
I had fun , while taking this firework, its beautiful.

I did it on bulb mode, so that I can get to decide when to close the shutter.
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Yurick

Permalink Reply by Yurick Jun 16
 

Hi afoi! Great shot! Would be great to see a little bit bigger picture though :-)
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Adam Best

Permalink Reply by Adam Best Aug 15
 

Hi, Andy. Loved those shots! I didn't get a chance to shoot "official" fireworks this year, but I shot some friends with cheap fireworks. I kinda liked two of them.

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Andy Entrekin

Permalink Reply by Andy Entrekin Aug 16
 

Adam: I like those! Great job of capturing fireworks on a smaller scale!
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