Independence Day: Show me your Fireworks

[ph0ngtran]

Happy 4th of July GUYS!!!! Like the title says. Show me your best shot. :D


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[BrianS]

Awesome pics!

Do you mind sharing what settings you use? I will be out there in 90 minutes viewing the SF fireworks. :D

My plan right now is to use my 24-105mm, ISO 100 with f8-f11 and 2-8 secs time interval. I will probably be 1-2 miles from the location of the fireworks.

[ph0ngtran]

thanks Asheden. It was shot at F10 and 6 sec time interval ISO 100. I was using my 70-200 2.8 Non IS with my tripod. This was taken right in front of my house.

[BrianS]

Sweet! How much did you have to crop them?

I will hopefully be able to submit some pictures later tonight

[ph0ngtran]

i did not crop it at all on Photoshop. My Focal Length was at 95 mm

[BoySpot]

Here are some from Chicago last night.

Rob

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5732.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5757.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5762.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5790.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5794.jpg

[ph0ngtran]

Nice one Rob. I really like #1 and #2

[|)\/8]

From Duluth, Georgia, last night.


http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_14186_s.jpg

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http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_14214.jpg

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[JMHPhotography]

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[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

1
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/NCantonFirework7-4-08-013.jpg
2
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/NCantonFirework7-4-08-006.jpg
3
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/NCantonFirework7-4-08-011.jpg

[ph0ngtran]

wow great workguys!

[gjl711]

We just have a small show in our backyards but I like the way this one turned out. The gentleman in the lower right is my brother-in-law. He gets his US citizenship next month and him looking at the red, white, and blue seemed appropriate.

[ph0ngtran]

wow great colors gjl711. you capture a great moment. What were your settings? If you dont mind me asking.

[rcfury]

Wow that photo is just amazing.. I couldn't think of a single thing wrong about it.

Anyway, I just got back from my fourth Celebration. I took 74 pictures today/tonight and IM still waiting for the files to transfer to my computer. 13min and counting!! Soon as i process some ill show you...

[gjl711]

Taken with the 10-22 at 10mm, ISO 100, f/16, 20 seconds, tripod mounted obviously. Saturation boosted a bit in photoshop and a little shadows/highlights applied as well.

[izzy35]

We just have a small show in our backyards but I like the way this one turned out. The gentleman in the lower right is my brother-in-law. He gets his US citizenship next month and him looking at the red, white, and blue seemed appropriate.

AMAZING COLORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All of these shots are AMAZING!!! i'm new to dslr and look forward to learning and getting as good as all of you!!:)

[BrianS]

^&(*$#@&(*#$ San Francisco Fog ^&(*$#@*)(#

[JCH77Yanks]

Two from NYC on friday...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/Shogun613/20080704-IMG_5644.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/Shogun613/20080704-IMG_5657.jpg

[Popper]

some of mine... Sarasota FL

http://sjkphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p305292970-5.jpg

http://sjkphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p182180325-5.jpg

http://sjkphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p12614213-5.jpg

http://sjkphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p223985654-5.jpg

http://sjkphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p353478863-5.jpg

http://sjkphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p180943419-5.jpg

[candidz]

Here are mine! There was a carnival and concert going on so I took the liberty of taking pictures of a ferris wheel too!
_____

Most were shot in:

ISO: 100-200
AV mode
10-30 seconds
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Enjoy!

1.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/notthisexit/4th/4f2d64db.jpg

2.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/notthisexit/4th/8389f6c6.jpg

3.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/notthisexit/4th/e6aa8b42.jpg

4.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/notthisexit/4th/1b97f2d1.jpg

5.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/notthisexit/4th/f515471d.jpg

6.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/notthisexit/4th/e2e6a289.jpg

7.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/notthisexit/4th/671da95f.jpg

[ipschoser1]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2638444890_2a6f8ccf6f_o.jpg


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[buddhamonk]

I love the first one!

[Shadiow]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/RedG35C/Duluth%20Fireworks/DuluthFireworks-9.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/RedG35C/Duluth%20Fireworks/DuluthFireworks-6.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/RedG35C/Duluth%20Fireworks/DuluthFireworks-3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/RedG35C/Duluth%20Fireworks/DuluthFireworks-13.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/RedG35C/Duluth%20Fireworks/DuluthFireworks-1.jpg

[Aaagogo]

Nothing much left for me by the time I got back from the race.

I have some small ones left over, so I shot them off and used the Fireworks tip thread settings.

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/7918/img5740ud4.jpg

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/7905/img7883wz2.jpg

[xMClass]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2637698283_70bf13c482_o.jpg

[Redman25]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/Hybrid25/DPP_10530.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/Hybrid25/DPP_10535.jpg

[Eaton Photos]

Here are several from Louisville, KY on July 3rd. We had a concert with Gary Allan, then Fireworks afterwards.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/3rd%20of%20July%20Fireworks/1D2N0915.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/3rd%20of%20July%20Fireworks/1D2N0922.jpg

Fireworks, with a twist. Tried the old technique of zooming while exposing. How does it look?
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/3rd%20of%20July%20Fireworks/1D2N0925.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/3rd%20of%20July%20Fireworks/1D2N0853.jpg

[OvenBaked]

Estes Park, CO

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2638564884_7e00e86fbf_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2637735387_54baa63677_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2637734951_7627413a71_o.jpg

[BCinMB]

Redondo Beach, CA

http://bcinmb.googlepages.com/NSOPfireworks.jpg

[Big Hands]

These were taken at the Castaic Lake afterbay about 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.

1- The first four were taken with a Canon 20D and EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS on a tripod using a shutter release cable, Manual Mode on 'bulb' setting.
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_2487.jpg

2-
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_2412.jpg

3-
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_2448.jpg

4-
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_2462.jpg

5- The next four were taken with a Canon SX100 using the Scene Mode on the fireworks setting.
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_2994.jpg

6-
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_2998.jpg

7-
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_3039.jpg

8-
http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/landscapesnature/4thofjuly2008/IMG_2947.jpg

Thanks for looking.

[docfav]

Here is one of mine from New Haven, CT. They launch them right off a barge in the sound. I got there late and tried to setup as fast as possible. Most were a little OoF. Here's the best of the bunch...

Canon 20D
17-40 f/4L
27mm
ISO 400
f/16
12 seconds

http://www.hotrodimages.com/potn/newhaven_fireworks.jpg

[99allturbo]

Orlando Fl.



http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/CYPhoto_album/Other/4th_Collage_3.jpg

[srb465]

In another thread, but I will put them here as well.

[srb465]

More...

[sceee1991]

Lots of great fireworks shots! Here are a few of mine from Western Kentucky:

#1
http://www.sceee.com/pictures/fireworks1.JPG

#2
http://www.sceee.com/pictures/fireworks2.JPG

#3
http://www.sceee.com/pictures/fireworks3.JPG

#4
http://www.sceee.com/pictures/fireworks4.JPG

#5
http://www.sceee.com/pictures/fireworks5.JPG

http://www.365daysofme.com/images/20080704225511_img_1731a%20(medium).jpg

[carolinadg]

I feel like, looking at all of your shots, that I need to find a place with better fireworks! Some of yours are absolutely gorgeous.

Here are mine. The first is from the Charlotte Symphony performance, and the next two are over Lake Wylie (close to Charlotte, on the state border). I have a friend who is a professional photographer, and between the two of us we didn't get very many good ones... so it made me feel a little better that it wasn't just me! ;-)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/abhutchison/IMG_1149.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/abhutchison/IMG_1257.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/abhutchison/IMG_1229.jpg

[carolinadg]

Here is one of mine from New Haven, CT. They launch them right off a barge in the sound. I got there late and tried to setup as fast as possible. Most were a little OoF. Here's the best of the bunch...

http://www.hotrodimages.com/potn/newhaven_fireworks.jpg

Question for you. The people are relatively well in focus. What shutter speed did you have your camera on?

[2k5NeonSXT]

well it was my first fireworks shoot but here ya go. the first one is the grand finale with a 77sec exposure (i was loading up the car) kinda neat looks like a bomb i think

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2639166960_4fc91d69f7_o.jpg


This one below is my favorite out of the shoot....nothing great but not bad for my first time out

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2639166956_aec575d7ef_o.jpg

[hulla]

This was harder than I thought it was going to be. Last one is a crop.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/mjsjml/SG79mwtvSRI/AAAAAAAACLA/mF71J_fa-QY/s800/IMG_1505.JPG



http://lh5.ggpht.com/mjsjml/SG79nmQw-nI/AAAAAAAACLI/cWxUi-Vo8Hg/s800/IMG_1531.JPG


http://lh3.ggpht.com/mjsjml/SG79oZXj5mI/AAAAAAAACLQ/oAY810N1OSk/s800/IMG_1564.JPG

[350D_Noob]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5866.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5867.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5871.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5874.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5875.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5878.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5880.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/Fireworks/IMG_5886.jpg

[SuzyView]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8767Image1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8796Image2.jpg

Mine from the Potomac Nationals game yesterday.

[gjl711]

WOW!!! So many outstanding fireworks pics. :)

[hawk911]

Here's my contributions. We all chipped in and bought our own.

http://Hawkphotography.smugmug.com/photos/325804838_x72wQ-L.jpg

http://Hawkphotography.smugmug.com/photos/325804862_LwovL-L.jpg

http://Hawkphotography.smugmug.com/photos/325804902_dS5Ks-L.jpg

http://Hawkphotography.smugmug.com/photos/325804930_wNjTS-L.jpg

http://Hawkphotography.smugmug.com/photos/325804979_hANUJ-L.jpg

[ph0ngtran]

such great photos guys. =D

[mullhawk]

as already stated this was a lot harder then I expected it to be, but I think I got a few things figures out for next time. I took a lot of shots and very few turned out even decent.
Pittsburgh, PA
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/mullhawk/IMG_1789.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/mullhawk/IMG_1792.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/mullhawk/IMG_1904.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/mullhawk/IMG_1918.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/mullhawk/IMG_1930.jpg

[SpirivaSunrise]

Here's my first photo on POTN ;)

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm302/SpirivaSunrise/4th%20July%202008/CopyofIMG_1786.jpg

[izzy35]

Orlando Fl.



http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/CYPhoto_album/Other/4th_Collage_3.jpg

WOW!!! to get all of them synchronized is amazing....How wide is your lens??

[kenfuji]

I took a trip to Liberty state park NJ. the weather was very damp with no breeze. After a couple of mins there was a huge glob of smoke from the firework that just stuck around. we missed 3/4 of the display :(

It starts off with a bang!
http://sozo-graphics.com/mypicture/2008070400.jpg

getting smokey
http://sozo-graphics.com/mypicture/2008070401.jpg

here comes the Smoke!!
http://sozo-graphics.com/mypicture/2008070402.jpg

no tripod stablized off a light post since I packed my stuff up lol
http://sozo-graphics.com/mypicture/2008070403.jpg

Next year I'm camping out in Brooklyn for the macy's :lol:

[sceee1991]

Here's my first photo on POTN ;)

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm302/SpirivaSunrise/4th%20July%202008/CopyofIMG_1786.jpg

Good shot and welcome!

[amd is the best]

There are some really awesome shot in here!

This was my 1st attempt as well as some of you. These were all taken handheld (crowd was too close to setup my tripod) and are all unedited as well.

Downtown Albany, NY.

C&C Welcome!

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/99700861/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/99700886/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/99700920/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/99700922/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/99700956/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/99700976/original.jpg

Nick

[mbiltersr]

There are some really awesome shot and heres my 1st attempt

[Bill Pham]

first time shooting fireworks for me. so they not that great.

Bill 1

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/fireworks/IMG_0213firework.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/fireworks/IMG_0212firework.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/fireworks/IMG_0214firework.jpg

[mbiltersr]

bill they look great. here's a few more

[Bill Pham]

thank you Mbiltersr didn't turn out too bad for first time attempt. here is a link to some more i took last nite.

Bill

http://billpham.smugmug.com/gallery/5332860_M9yUr#325876669_psSET

[cfpackerfan]

Some great looking shots posted here folks! Well done!
I didn't take any this year, so I don't have any to share, but wanted to comment on yours. :D


^&(*$#@&(*#$ San Francisco Fog ^&(*$#@*)(#

I SO feel you! :lol: A few years ago, my husband and I were on vacation, and happened to be in San Francisco for the 4th. We were so excited about that, got a GREAT spot, and then the fog rolled in. Thick heavy dense fog. :lol:
From where we were sitting, you could hear them go off, and you could very occasionally see the fog turn a faint tinted color. :rolleyes: It was a huge disappointment.

[mtnphtgrphr]

Here's some of mine... Asheville, NC
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/mom2sean_n_alex/Fireworks%202008/IMG_3483copy.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/mom2sean_n_alex/Fireworks%202008/IMG_3426copy.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/mom2sean_n_alex/Fireworks%202008/IMG_3491copy.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/mom2sean_n_alex/Fireworks%202008/IMG_3395copy.jpg

This was my first time shooting fireworks with a DSLR!

[Kevin]

Typical July 4th in Morro Bay, cold, windy and foggy, but managed two shots. Here's the best of two.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2638458766_59b4ccc80a_b.jpg

[Eaton Photos]

These are posted in another thread, but since this is a different section, I will post them again. All were shot with my 1D2N, 24-105 @ f/11, ISO 100, Bulb, Exposure time varies, Cable Release, & Tripod. C&C Appreciated. Here is a link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockiesphoto/sets/72157605978857744/detail/) to my images from the 3rd of July.

4th of July. Our own fireworks
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/4th%20of%20July/1D2N0978.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/4th%20of%20July/1D2N0980.jpg

Neighbor's fireworks
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/4th%20of%20July/1D2N0987.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/4th%20of%20July/1D2N0988.jpg
Kinda bright. I left the shutter open longer than I planned
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Sportsphotoj/4th%20of%20July/1D2N0969.jpg

[carolinadg]

WOW!!! to get all of them synchronized is amazing....How wide is your lens??


I was thinking the same thing the first time I looked at this, but it's actually 4 separate pictures side by side. Look close enough and you can see the seams.

[2k5NeonSXT]

maybe i'm cheating, maybe I have too much time on my hands today, maybe you will all think this is crap....but this is what my finale should have looked like

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2639961832_df2602d93b_o.jpg

[JimTx]

thought these were interesting ...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/JimTX/exp1_filtered.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/JimTX/bird2_filtered.jpg

[metalpam]

First time with Bulb photography, so much fun.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2638464562_c334554545.jpg

[asull85]

From Springfield, MA.

http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/photos/325938169_Lj7tN-L.jpg

http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/photos/325938958_ntmQu-L.jpg

http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/photos/325940609_v5U46-L.jpg

http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/photos/325941422_Azn9W-L.jpg

[kmom]

Here are some taken in Kailua-Kona HI. This is my first attempt @ fireworks, was a lot of fun, I'm looking forward to the next and adjusting my shots the next time around. All GREAT shots previously posted!!! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2638846380_d29bec39f4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2638017815_b95365609e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2638017473_798b8bd1da.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2638845822_2666f1bc0e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2638845674_4f3a4152a2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2638845590_8c501df716.jpg

[SouthernJumper]

Another fireworks first timer here! I know they're all cropped weird, they're all 4X6 so I can print them. Here's a few out of a few hundred!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Jumpshorsez/canon.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Jumpshorsez/canon1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Jumpshorsez/canon2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Jumpshorsez/canon3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Jumpshorsez/canon4.jpg

[sidx001]

These are taken from my friends front yard. He spent $1300 on fireworks this year! Dang near better than the city one! These were all taken with a Canon 40D, 24-105L, f4, ISO100, Bulb

http://AboutMoments.smugmug.com/photos/325630895_vmApn-L.jpg

http://AboutMoments.smugmug.com/photos/325631521_MYiyy-L.jpg

11 second exposure...
http://AboutMoments.smugmug.com/photos/325632889_5wge9-L.jpg

http://AboutMoments.smugmug.com/photos/325634765_mVJG8-XL.jpg

[JC4]

Just a couple from Dublin, OH. Handheld, so basically a bunch of squiggly lines. I shot at ISO 100, but still needed f/16 to not blow-out 1-2 second exposures. Brighter than I expected.

http://JohnCaputo.smugmug.com/photos/325831281_RqA2a-L.jpg

I thought this one was different, so I kept it:
http://JohnCaputo.smugmug.com/photos/325831121_tW6Ke-L.jpg

[aridan]

26sec. multi exposure
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/aridan/IMG_0018_1_w_sig.jpg

15sec. multi exposure
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/aridan/IMG_0028_w_sig.jpg

[S Taylor]

I had planned on skipping the photographing of our show in Memphis this year, but when it came time to pack up and head out for the show, I found myself instinctively grabbing my dslr gear. Here's a few...

http://www.stpics.com/fw08/_ST_1345.jpg

http://www.stpics.com/fw08/_ST_1323.jpg

http://www.stpics.com/fw08/_ST_1325.jpg

http://www.stpics.com/fw08/_ST_1326.jpg

[markbroom]

Going to shoot a small show tonight in Ohio...

Any tips that you guys and gals would like to offer up? Never done fireworks before. I have a 40D, 70-200L 2.8, Remote Release... If anyone can throw out some recommended settings that sure would help a bunch!!

Thanks and I will post my results later tonight.
Mark

[SpirivaSunrise]

Good shot and welcome!

Thank you!!! Here's one more :)

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/9968/20145683dg9.jpg

[gjl711]

Any tips that you guys and gals would like to offer up? Never done fireworks before. I have a 40D, 70-200L 2.8, Remote Release... If anyone can throw out some recommended settings that sure would help a bunch!!...Good sturdy tripod helps a whole lot. Auto focusing is almost impossible. Set it to manual focus and focus on something at the same distance the fireworks are from you. Play around with the times and the f/stop but I have found that fireworks are very bright so even at f/8 or higher your going to get a solid image. You might also concider a shorter lens. Depending on how far away you are the 70-200 might be a tad to long even on it's shortest end.

[markbroom]

Good sturdy tripod helps a whole lot. Auto focusing is almost impossible. Set it to manual focus and focus on something at the same distance the fireworks are from you. Play around with the times and the f/stop but I have found that fireworks are very bright so even at f/8 or higher your going to get a solid image. You might also concider a shorter lens. Depending on how far away you are the 70-200 might be a tad to long even on it's shortest end.

What about the nifty or I also have a 28-105. I do not have a tripod well I do but it isnt very sturdy just a cheap one from Rat Shack. Do you think if I am too close the concussions will shake the camera?

[Eaton Photos]

Going to shoot a small show tonight in Ohio...

Any tips that you guys and gals would like to offer up? Never done fireworks before. I have a 40D, 70-200L 2.8, Remote Release... If anyone can throw out some recommended settings that sure would help a bunch!!

Thanks and I will post my results later tonight.
Mark

The consensus is that you need a tripod & cable release. Beyond that, there are multiple choices on the photographer's end. Take the 50, 85, & 70-200. Depending on your distance to the fireworks, they all may work well, however, the 85 & L, will have the best sharpness of your lenses. Since you have a cheap tripod, an alternate to use is a sandbag/beanbag. Shoot as low of an ISO as you can go, depending on the expected brightness of the fireworks. I always shoot at ISO 100, and expose the sensor longer if needs be, to get plenty of light/ burst in the image.

Contrary to belief, you can use AF to get your focus locked in. I do it each time I shoot. I track the 1st burst into the air, and then pick up the burst with AF. Once I have AF Lock, I switch to MF. Most of the time, the Fireworks are going to burst in the same general proximity/ location. Beyond doing that, it comes down to personal style of what type of composition you are looking for in your images.

These were my settings the past 2 nights:

Body
Lens (once focus is achieved, then switch to MF)
ISO 100
F/11
Bulb
Cable Release
Tripod (Must be stable. If you are on grass, and have spikes, switch to spikes)
Exposure varies with how many burst you want in the shot, and a bit of luck with timing.

Hope these help.

[mtnphtgrphr]

Going to shoot a small show tonight in Ohio...

Any tips that you guys and gals would like to offer up? Never done fireworks before. I have a 40D, 70-200L 2.8, Remote Release... If anyone can throw out some recommended settings that sure would help a bunch!!

Thanks and I will post my results later tonight.
Mark

This may be a helpful thread as well.... LINK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3453615&postcount=1)I used those guidelines and met with some success my first attempts at fireworks with a DSLR!

[CameraLens]

These were with the EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM and a black card.

http://pix.nofrag.com/2/9/b/d4230ef6a23a840c828a4112baf99.jpg

http://pix.nofrag.com/5/b/0/96894b89a5f050b4e81550fdaee45.jpg

http://pix.nofrag.com/8/5/d/546508e14ed9572e1c3b4be3cc15c.jpg

http://pix.nofrag.com/f/3/3/04b5d0dd5d9db8b8dce9f2890a1ca.jpg

http://pix.nofrag.com/2/0/3/542180a0f97ad5ea17632b62c2b4d.jpg

http://pix.nofrag.com/2/2/3/fc5ffa920f49cb108bd7cc44521aa.jpg

http://pix.nofrag.com/d/8/9/7d69d0e27b0a2468b885b9208e193.jpg




...

[ljrt]

My first POTN post and first ever fireworks picture. C&C always welcome.

[cfpackerfan]

My first POTN post and first ever fireworks picture. C&C always welcome.Welcome to POTN! That's a great way to start. :D Looking forward to seeing more from you.

[dbdors]

5D with 70-200/4L IS. Off the beach in Galveston, Texas.
1.http://www.pbase.com/dbdors/image/99711853/large.jpg
2.http://www.pbase.com/dbdors/image/99711872/large.jpg
3.http://www.pbase.com/dbdors/image/99711863/large.jpg

[whakojacko]

Man these are all fantastic. Which makes me sad, because my attempt will just look terrible. Did anyone hand hold these? I really didn't feel like bringing a tripod, so I just opened my 35L up to f/1.4, ISO 1600, and prayed to the metering gods ;). I got maybe 10 keepers out of 150 :P
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o129/whakojacko/fireworks1.jpg

[Back288]

My first try at fireworks, taken with the 40D and the 85 f1.8.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/Back288/IMG_3726esc.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/Back288/IMG_3731esc.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/Back288/IMG_3732esc-1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/Back288/IMG_3760esc.jpg

[vixeh]

Estes Park, CO



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2637735387_54baa63677_o.jpg




Looks just like a stand of palm trees! How cool is that? Excellent shot.

[mtnphtgrphr]

Here's a couple more from the end of the Asheville Tourists baseball game tonight....
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/mom2sean_n_alex/Fireworks%202008/IMG_3667copy.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/mom2sean_n_alex/Fireworks%202008/IMG_3639copy.jpg

[jayhova]

Great shots everyone! Here are a couple I got from the Boston show. I was across the bay shooting from ~6-8 miles away. Click for EXIF details on the Flickr pages.

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2637724205_5ca114eb23.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-c/2637724205/)

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2637723123_69471a25b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-c/2637723123)

[turboturtle]

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Canon 40D with 70-200 F/4.

[AcidLotus]

Here are some fireworks pics from yesterday. So many of them turned out really well, so it was hard to narrow it down to just these for display purposes. Hope you like them!

The first couple were with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS, until I realize we were sitting too close, so I switched to my 28-135 at 28mm. All shots on tripod at 100 ISO in Manual mode with BULB as shutter and F/11 as Aperature. Exposures were as long as I held my finger on the shutter release button, ranging from .5 seconds to 10 seconds.

http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1285.jpg
http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1293.jpg
http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1296.jpg
http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1297.jpg
http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1339.jpg
http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1340.jpg
http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1344.jpg
http://www.mimetic.us/scotty/photos/Fireworks/_MG_1345.jpg

[orisky]

Not to rain on the firework parade...but all the fireworks w/o some kind of interesting backdrop (water, buildings, landmarks, etc.) start looking the same...mind included. Next year I'm going somewhere interesting instead of the local ball field :)

Anyhow, these were shot with a 5D, 24-70 F2.8, anywhere from F4.5-F13, from 2-3 seconds I think. ISO200.

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/326388946_Twqf6-X2.jpg

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/326388696_5H2Gq-X2.jpg

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/326388824_HjAu9-X2.jpg

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/326389127_SVvJz-X2.jpg

[jlrichmond76]

Ta-da...

[jlrichmond76]

2 more...

[jlrichmond76]

And the last one is a different take...

[Lidor7]

Fireworks over Lake Union from Gasworks Park in Seattle.

http://fallenearth.org/~chenj2/photo/album/Other/temp/IMG_0631small.jpg

This next pic isn't exactly fireworks, but it was cool to see so many people show up for the fireworks show. This part of the park wasn't even the prime viewing location.

http://fallenearth.org/~chenj2/photo/album/Other/temp/IMG_0559small.jpg

[alexclc]

Love that last shot Lidor!

Alex

[JJD.Photography]

Some really nice shots in here :!:

This is my first attempt at fireworks. Unfortunately we arrived with not much time to setup. I did not realize the Auto Focus on the 17-55mm was off until near the end of the show.

Finale at Disney 4th of July, 2008:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2639186458_423deebd00_o.jpg

[shima]

Shot with my 40D and 17-55 f2.8 IS. Generally shot with ISO 100, f8, 2 seconds.

1.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325827413_LvvjK-M.jpg

2.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325827093_k9HC9-M.jpg

3.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325827877_UiPYh-M.jpg

4.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325829100_aqW7w-M.jpg

5.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325830614_JYNwQ-M.jpg

6.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325832400_6Emi9-M.jpg

7.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325828927_PUka7-M.jpg

8.
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/325827209_WUJVt-M.jpg

More here:
http://photos.cathoffman.com/gallery/5332204_3zBkY/

[Banno]

From Springfield, MA.

http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/photos/325938169_Lj7tN-L.jpg


I'm just floating around looking quickly at all the great pics.

This one stood out. It is fantastic! Well Done!

[dbdors]

Man these are all fantastic. Which makes me sad, because my attempt will just look terrible. Did anyone hand hold these? I really didn't feel like bringing a tripod, so I just opened my 35L up to f/1.4, ISO 1600, and prayed to the metering gods ;). I got maybe 10 keepers out of 150 :P

Don't really see how you can do fireworks justice hand held. I used a tripod. f8 and tested exposures from 3-5 seconds. I found 3 seconds best for me.

[Miner]

I agree about all the shots start to look alike when you don't have interesting foregrounds. With small town fireworks it's hard to get interesting foregrounds. I would love to shoot some over water but there's none close to where I live. Price you have to pay living in a small town.

Couple of mine

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2637661667_0fe4c5236f_o.jpg (http://75.126.234.18/forum/%3Ca%20href=)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2637661419_f87db3616e_o.jpg (http://75.126.234.18/forum/%3Ca%20href=)">

Composite of some shots

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2639036141_7d0dd3364c_o.jpg (http://75.126.234.18/forum/%3Ca%20href=)">

[BBoyer]

Cincinnati July 3rd, first try at fireworks.

286308

[markbroom]

First time shooting fireworks.. feel free to hammer me if you want. Exif data should be attached if not you can see the full album here http://www.snapgalaxy.com/markbroom/albums/183252

http://www.snapgalaxy.com/3541/41d9a08e400ec221ca4ba4fc64ab3096_m.jpg
http://www.snapgalaxy.com/3541/f2ad1b0fe48f171511bd9a312542f239_m.jpg
http://www.snapgalaxy.com/3541/cacca073e5d211aa2d7ff2b96e11951a_m.jpg
http://www.snapgalaxy.com/3541/54f656afe5121c310b86169a11e43919_m.jpg
http://www.snapgalaxy.com/3541/a4058c29519ff12b1990a31a45205e83_m.jpg

[desi_xti]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Raju01/5.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Raju01/1.jpg


this is where the fireworks were taken place!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Raju01/3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Raju01/12.jpg

[kwb]

From western Arkansas:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2640478941_3cf1e4b588_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2640478851_6c904a390b_o.jpg

[rdricks]

Here are a couple I ended up with. We did not have the best viewing location for these, but they are okay. Not my best, but okay.:o

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2641998404_0d736b15ae.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2641170393_e086c31837.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2641169893_46f880e536.jpg

[mtnphtgrphr]

I really like the second one!!! That's awesome!

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0777.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0779.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0818.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0846_1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0856_1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0866.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0880.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0882.jpg

[Rumrunner]

Wow, there is some truely amazing shots here! Here is a couple of mine from the DC show.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/rrrr/ebay/Copyof20080704-_MG_8611-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/rrrr/ebay/Copyof20080704-_MG_8612-3.jpg

[JJD.Photography]

Wow, there is some truely amazing shots here! Here is a couple of mine from the DC show.



Yours are no exception :cool: So nice, looks photoshopped :lol:

[IBLinKYI]

I wish I had a shutter release. Would've made the job easier, but here is a couple.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii130/AldayPhoto/7-04-08%20Fireworks/IMG_0799_edited.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii130/AldayPhoto/7-04-08%20Fireworks/IMG_0725_edited.jpg

[BTBeilke]

This is the first year that I have tried shooting fireworks and I would really like to thank everybody at POTN that has taken the time to share their techniques and tips with the rest of us. I shot about 160 pictures in 20 minutes and only had a handful that didn't turn out. Previously, I didn't have a remote shutter release so I ordered a TC-80N3 that came in on the 3rd. It was really great to use for fireworks. I just dialed in the exposure duration that I wanted and then all I had to worry about was framing. Here are a few that I grabbed and ran through some quick PP. The bad part is now I have to wait a year to practice some more.

http://btbeilke.smugmug.com/photos/326831549_CCA2m-XL.jpg

http://btbeilke.smugmug.com/photos/326832043_8RpAW-XL.jpg

http://btbeilke.smugmug.com/photos/326833538_mejwi-L.jpg

http://btbeilke.smugmug.com/photos/326842938_o7FiZ-L.jpg

[photografy101]

Many beautiful shots here. I probably shouldn't even be showing this. I used to think it was a decent picture but now I'm not so sure.

[SpirivaSunrise]

Wow, there is some truely amazing shots here! Here is a couple of mine from the DC show.



Absolutely stunning Rumrunner!!

I was hoping to get shots like these with all 3 in the frame, but no luck getting the Capitol from where I was standing.

Were you up in a building?

[rcfury]

Well it seems to be i was the only person on POTN that went to Great Meadows in The Plains, Virginia. It was a great day of activities and a great fireworks to boot.. Anyway. Here is some of my fireworks.. How did I do? Of course i forget to check my ISO setting so i ended up taking all my firework pictures at iso400. I need to get in the habbit and check that.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2645365950_b21a4ebed1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2644541145_cec03aa977_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2644541235_0af9d278ce_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2645366018_f5f7ec79b4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2644541295_76863815bc_o.jpg

[camom]

Here are a few of mine. It was very windy and I don't have a shutter release.

http://amatkinsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/326009524_aqJXu-L.jpg

http://amatkinsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/326005899_PKapy-L.jpg

http://amatkinsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/326006357_yTf73-L.jpg

http://amatkinsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/326009891_DvWWn-L.jpg

[Kadath]

Just got directed here from the fireworks time thread, musta missed this one:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=341145&page=7

2006's favorite:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadath/185829867/

2007's favorite:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadath/721919177/

2008's favorite so far:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadath/2635968980/

This year I put up 260 shots from the fireworks, over two shows! Yeah I went a bit nuts =) Full set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadath/sets/72157605970166365/

Thanks for sharing all of yours! I've been picking my way through em there are some fantastic shots!

[munroe2469]

Taken with the 10-22 at 10mm, ISO 100, f/16, 20 seconds, tripod mounted obviously. Saturation boosted a bit in photoshop and a little shadows/highlights applied as well.

wow u said 20 seconds? to me it seems much less than 20 seconds, ...I would have expected a little different fireworks' shape then.

anyway, very good picture!

[j3trowkill]

My first attempt:oops: Might not be as great as everybody, I'll share them anyway

Most of the shots I got almost looked like astrophotog, weird

#1
http://jetphotorox.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p842913850-4.jpg

#2
http://jetphotorox.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p946199664-4.jpg

#3
http://jetphotorox.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p923488878-4.jpg

#4
http://jetphotorox.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p894042410-4.jpg

[avwh]

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p230317470-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p230317470-0.jpg)

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p510212264-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p510212264-0.jpg)

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p421236601-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p421236601-0.jpg)

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1051655795-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1051655795-0.jpg)

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p868087666-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p868087666-0.jpg)

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p676904700-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p676904700-0.jpg)

[jhuckelberry]

Here's mine from the show in Bartlett, TN. Looks like I had a little camera shake from pushing the button. my cheap remote trigger doesn't seem to work in bulb-mode.

Anyway, I had fun doing it. Here ya go.

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2635007105_7845d9e4a1_b.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2634991759_69cd5e4e25_b.jpg

3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2635816700_b6fc335a6c_b.jpg

4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2634995025_e15d611cd5_b.jpg

5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2635818038_8690093946_b.jpg

6.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2635000511_e74cff84d9_b.jpg

[WherzRoony]

This was my best shot, I was waaayyy to close, 1 foot away from the caution tape, but I like to be right under it when the finale goes off, it pounded my chair an inch lower in the dirt..

50mm, f18, 0.5 sec

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j203/WherzRoony/08fireworks.jpg

[Kienvu14]

I noticed no one had a picture of a heart! This is my first attempt at taking pictures of fireworks! Canon Xti,Kit lens, F11, 1/30s and manual focusing and also using a tri-pod. C&C are much appreciated and welcome!:D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h4/lilaznkien/Picture010.jpg

[IBLinKYI]

I didn't get a heart, but I did get a smiley face. :)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii130/AldayPhoto/7-04-08%20Fireworks/IMG_0653_edited.jpg

[gjl711]

I didn't get a heart, but I did get a smiley face. :)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii130/AldayPhoto/7-04-08%20Fireworks/IMG_0653_edited.jpgIt's an oddly mean looking smily face though. :):)

[avwh]

here's a heart, solo (and right side up! several others were upside-down during our show), and "in the mix" (lower LH side):

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p377369766-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p377369766-0.jpg)

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p909425350-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p909425350-0.jpg)

[Kienvu14]

nice one! didnt see any smile faces in colorado...=[ i like smile faces

[Kienvu14]

here's a heart, solo (and right side up! several others were upside-down during our show), and "in the mix" (lower LH side):

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p377369766-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p377369766-0.jpg)

http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p909425350-4.jpg (http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p909425350-0.jpg)


nice photos!!! like the second heart in the mix more then the first, first one looks a bit not in full shape as the second one

[IBLinKYI]

It's an oddly mean looking smily face though. :):)

:neutral:
It's more like the "neutral" face. :p

[tredbird]

286604

[tredbird]

286606

286607

[apologeticlies]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2642671837_bd654a5054_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2642668897_9156aa0bbc_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2643506794_23ce3bf275_b.jpg

[steve535]

a couple with a tail.

[Rumrunner]

Absolutely stunning Rumrunner!!

I was hoping to get shots like these with all 3 in the frame, but no luck getting the Capitol from where I was standing.

Were you up in a building?

Thanks alot, I wish I was in a building and out of the rain lol, but I was over in the Iwo Jima Memorial Grounds on the Virginia side. The whole grounds are on the hill side, and it's one of the places you get to see all three...

[clutsy autumn]

Orlando Fl.



http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/CYPhoto_album/Other/4th_Collage_3.jpg


was that red hot and boom??

[Jpatten]

Taken during the Thunderstorm that blew past during the show. Only lightning pic I managed to capture.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2640104115_6d1b44b067.jpg

a couple more
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2640144799_7eccabbdf5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2640173467_d39275c12a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2644718514_7d77f500cd.jpg

[StuffNJunk]

Here are some pics from our local fireworks show...Enjoy :)

http://www.tusen.net/POTN_Images/Fireworks_0087.jpg

http://www.tusen.net/POTN_Images/Fireworks_0088.jpg

http://www.tusen.net/POTN_Images/Fireworks_0089.jpg


This was my first attempt at taking fireworks pictures...I think they turned out pretty good :) Let me know what you think!

[philmar]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/4634057473_4641202a0e_o.jpg

[gtrrocker02]

Here are some from Chicago last night.

Rob

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5732.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5757.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5762.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5790.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/boyspot/Chicago/4th%20July%20Fireworks/CRW_5794.jpg

Love these shots. what settings did you use.. Hope to shoot some like this on the 4th

[philmar]

Canada Day fireworks - reflected off building in Mel Lastman Square

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4754184872_7cfde9f978_b.jpg

[rwcheng]

Fireworks display at Alton, IL with the Clark Bridge as the backdrop.

5DMII
50mm 1.4
iso 100, F13, 10s

3 shot composite



http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2386/20100702img0804editedit.jpg

[ckf]

Ossipee Lake, NH

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4751767300_20a23eb332_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4751770294_b695f394cc_b.jpg

[garys1]

Aloha Tower, Honolulu, Hawaii. No editing done.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4759337765_4f26792194_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4759973182_761dce6509_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4759359493_5e11b9b2a3_b.jpg

[asull85]

Holyoke, MA
40D
21 seconds
f/8
ISO 100
http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/holyoke-fireworks-2010/MG4395/921487738_iuKrD-L-1.jpg

13 seconds
f/11
ISO100
http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/holyoke-fireworks-2010/MG4432/921489377_yefox-L-1.jpg

21 seconds
f/16
ISO100
http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/holyoke-fireworks-2010/MG4441/921490083_S59if-L-1.jpg

21 seconds
f/16
ISO100
http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/holyoke-fireworks-2010/MG4443/921490474_JeTkw-L-1.jpg

[asull85]

Westfield, MA

40D
17 seconds
f/13
ISO100

http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/Westfield-Fireworks-2010/MG4498/922338580_VY5dR-L.jpg

24 seconds
f/22
ISO100
http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/Westfield-Fireworks-2010/MG4512/922340316_CtTCY-L.jpg

30 seconds
f/22
ISO100
http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/Westfield-Fireworks-2010/MG4531/922341050_QGDNQ-L.jpg

35 seconds
f/22
ISO100
http://www.suspended-time-photo.com/Galleries/events/Westfield-Fireworks-2010/MG4505/922338948_RP3qF-L.jpg

[rwcheng]

Holyoke, MA
40D
21 seconds
f/8
ISO 100

13 seconds
f/11
ISO100


21 seconds
f/16
ISO100


21 seconds
f/16
ISO100


Very nice!

[timeasterday]

Here's a little slideshow from the fireworks at Sugar Hill, GA last night:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/timscreations/sets/72157624294818337/show/

[Randi]

Fireworks display at Alton, IL with the Clark Bridge as the backdrop.

That is amazing! We were there, too. Went to Alton Friday night, went to Edwardsville last night, and going to Granite tonight. :)

[gjl711]

Couple from our neighborhood.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4761119636_e26c3a0ea1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4760483491_504a37fb6d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4761118830_5710a770d4_b.jpg

[nell!]

Canada Day
First time shooting fireworks, at least I know what to fix for next time and the small adjustments to make

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4760572196_1c11159db9_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4759936639_6cb8810067_z.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4761914357_1f890ce818_b.jpg

[SnapsbyPoteat]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4761914357_1f890ce818_b.jpg

that photo is just amazing, I'm guessing it's taken with your 5D,I want that camera soo bad!!

[J.David]

The widest I had working was my 50mm, shot Avondale Estates Ga.

[i_am_hydrogen]

that photo is just amazing, I'm guessing it's taken with your 5D,I want that camera soo bad!!

Thanks. Yes, it was the 5D + 17-40. I know what it feels like to lust after the 5D. It's always been my dream camera.