First Fireworks Rants & Raves

[MrGreenBug]

Just came from a fireworks competition (World Pryro Olympics 2009 ("http://www.worldpyroolympics.com)) that was held yesterday (Nov. 21). I don't have the best gear, actually just the kit lens of the 1000D. Luckily, I got some old school tripods that I was able to loan from my dad and my brother gave me a shutter release cable. Sounds that the gear is quite enough for a beginner.


When I heard about this, I immediately read posts and tips in here andI was able to acquire more than I can imagined-- in short I prepared myself for the show. I got more determined to prepare myself when my wife surprised me with tickets for the show in front just beside the VIP's viewing area. I was excited for yesterday to come.


Then the day came. Arrived at our spot early enough and finding other photographers setting up their tripods and cameras and all.


Alas! It started to shower an hour before the scheduled show from Germany. Yes, it started to shower then the rain came. The first show was postponed an hour later due to the unforeseen weather conditions. Anyway, it stopped raining hard but there's light drizzle and sometimes it will shower.


Oh well, to cut the story short.. I did my best of what I can of the situation and here are some of my keepers. Hope you didn't mind the short story above and that you enjoy the photos below as I did taking them. [:D] You may click on the photos for a larger view.


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Swjr9aljGcI/AAAAAAAAFWg/HhYXnJDsmPM/s800/IMG_0055.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/r7hqgnNValMWOolnkbGF7Q?feat=directlink)


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Swjr9gjwtwI/AAAAAAAAFWk/nZIGM1ZEMjU/s400/IMG_0057.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6aeE7KBKQMNkBc9M3sp_YA?feat=directlink)


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Swjr9pA-QUI/AAAAAAAAFWo/AJXcjU9Ku2I/s800/IMG_0068.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jecDNNE8pUv50HXUOs3IqQ?feat=directlink)


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Swjr9-vhHVI/AAAAAAAAFWs/Tw7Q9f1JHjQ/s400/IMG_0078.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0vlD70qNsltjbLPvs-xmBw?feat=directlink)


Thanks for viewing!

[crosbyharbison]

fantastic work; doesn't look like a beginner at all :D

[Oren]

Superb!

[MOF_Sydney]

They are very well done.


Please post the exif data - speed, aperture, iso, lens, etc - for our reference.


If I did anything to them I might increase the colour saturation a bit. In real life fireworks normally seem to have really intense colours.


No need to say better luck next time; you've set yourself a real challenge to improve on those results.





Cheers,

[Dan Fleming]

Good job. I actually think yours are better than the ones on the official site!

[Rodger]

Excellent work! :)

[MrGreenBug]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments.


fantastic work; doesn't look like a beginner at all :D

Hahaha.. Thanks! Tips in here were great that helped a lot.



Superb!

Thanks!



They are very well done.
Please post the exif data - speed, aperture, iso, lens, etc - for our reference.
If I did anything to them I might increase the colour saturation a bit. In real life fireworks normally seem to have really intense colours.
No need to say better luck next time; you've set yourself a real challenge to improve on those results.

Cheers,

Thanks!

1st Photo: 18mm / f16 / 5 sec / ISO 100 / Tungsten WB
2nd Photo: 18mm / f16 / 5 sec / ISO 100 / Tungsten WB
3rd Photo: 18mm / f16 / 9 sec / ISO 100 / Tungsten WB
2nd Photo: 18mm / f16 / 3 sec / ISO 100 / Tungsten WB

All were out of camera after RAW conversion in DPP. Just cropped a bit



Good job. I actually think yours are better than the ones on the official site!

That's very encouraging!



Excellent work! :)

Thank you!

[Daya]

Awesome pics :o)

[Maleko]

Awesome shots! Thanks for the exif data! Always helpful :)

[MrGreenBug]

Thanks Daya & Maleko for the positive comments! [:D]


Here are a few more shots. Added a little saturation as suggested by MOF_Sydney nd I agree that it popped up the colors more.


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/SwpxxrrRmoI/AAAAAAAAFdk/9WPMzYOMHBM/s800/IMG_0056.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com.ph/lh/photo/J4h4Bo1SJeUDiefdS6oJyg?feat=directlink)


18mm / f16 / 6 sec / ISO 100


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Swpx01VHf8I/AAAAAAAAFdo/UjF8wEEwukU/s800/IMG_0058.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com.ph/lh/photo/q0Z9ZLMkzex3x2ecHz9Ang?feat=directlink)


18mm / f16 / 6 sec / ISO 100


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Swpx-Tm_7bI/AAAAAAAAFd0/f94oYtxwLl4/s800/IMG_0067.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com.ph/lh/photo/eHZvMxJVTHy4iXdoYUJthg?feat=directlink)


18mm / f16 / 8 sec / ISO 100


Thanks for viewing again.

[ShutterbugJohan]

Great shots!

[MrGreenBug]

Thanks ShutterbugJohan!