Bulb or Time Lapse for Fireworks

Hoping to photograph fireworks this 4th of July. I've watched a few "How To" videos. Have the right equipment, just wondering what POTN members do most often, bulb or time lapse for fireworks. I kinda like the time lapse idea. Also, is there anyway to practice a few shots before the big day. I've done almost no night photography. Thanks.

A sturdy tripod, ISO 100, f/11, and bulb works really well for me. Use a wired, remote shutter release. I vary the shutter from 4-5 seconds, to about 20 seconds. My vantage point is about 700-1000 yards from the launch area.

One of my better shots:

They're kinda the same thing when you think about it. I usually set the camera for 15 seconds at iso 100 and around f/16, then set it for continuous shooting. During more "intense" parts of the show a quick tap of the shutter release stops the exposure and lets me start the sequence over again. This allows me to spend most of the show with my family rather than nursing my camera. With the 5DII I used Magic Lantern, now I just use the wireless remote.

Another thing to remember is that fireworks shots work best when you've got some foreground to anchor the shot. Otherwise they're just pretty lights on black.

For example:

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Firebirds! On shooting fireworks...

long exposure time lapse - best of both worlds

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Bulb, and a bit of black cardboard to hold in front of the lens. This way you can open the shutter & control the bits you expose on the frame with the card. Eg you can avoid the launch trails and capture several bursts in one frame.