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

[HiFiGuy1]

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


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








And a few more with the same specs





























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

[HiFiGuy1]

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.

[HiFiGuy1]

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.

[IAMB]

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.

[HiFiGuy1]

I am probably going to buy a wireless shutter release soon. I have many uses for it, besides the once-a-year 4th of July celebration. Please explain the bulb mode. How is that different from manual, released with a timer, except you have the ability to start the shot immediately?

[IAMB]

In bulb mode you set the aperture and the shutter stays open for however long you happen to hold the button down rather than for a set amount of time.

[Alan]

HiFiGuy, you did very well on your shots, overall.


IAMB confirms what I mentioned earlier: use the bulb setting and remote switch. The switch is something you'll always have need of, anyway, if you're using a tripod. Well worth the money.


By the way, IAMB, nice work on those fireworks. [Y]