Fourth of July photo thread (fireworks, picnics, etc.)

Just kicking off the thread early for the festivities this evening. Post 'em if you got 'em!

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(c) 2009 Crosby Harbison - Fourth of July 2009


iso 100, 120mm, F/11, 30 seconds





I took my shots on a sketchy cliff that was probably to width of a small desk with a drop 120 feet below. I sat on a prickly bush and have cuts all over me. I suppose the shots are worth it lol.


more are here

Well, after hearing what you went through to get your shot, I won't make you feel bad by telling you my story. Here is the first pic I've processed.


EOS 40D, EF 17-40f/4L @ 40mm, manual focus, ISO 100, f/10, 5 sec


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...332JPG800w.jpg

Another (which I edited slightly in PhotoBucket to remove a blemish).


17-40mm @ ISO 100, manual focus, f/10, 6 sec


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_2360800w.jpg





And a few more with the same specs


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_2381800w.jpg





http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_2384800w.jpg





http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_2398800w.jpg





http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_2420800w.jpg





http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_2416800w.jpg


Please feel free to crush my soul by demeaning my fledgling attempts at fireworks photography! I can take it!

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1D mkII, 24-105L @ f10 and 55mm, bulb mode with 2.2sec exposure, ISO 50

One more:


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1D mk II, 24-105L @ f10 and 55mm, bulb mode with 5.3sec exposure, ISO 50

Forgot to mention: mirror lockup enabled for both shots.

Here's one more, same specs, where I was lucky enough to capture two, one on top of the other. I will also mention that I was using my tripod and the built-in 2 second timer, as I don't yet have a remote release.


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_2430800w.jpg

IAMB,


Boy, the composition and saturation on the first shot is excellent. Good work. I feel like many of mine are blown out, but if I reduce the exposure in DPP, I get desaturated colors. Not sure how to make mine better.

I think getting the remote switch and shooting in bulb mode will help more than anything. I tried last year's without the remote switch and I'm not exactly happy with the results. This year was also the first time I tried using ISO 50, and I have to say I think I'll stick with it for firework stuff from now on.