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07/03/2004 08:23:54 PM · #1 |
Nikon D70
Nikkor 17-35 f/2.8
Shutter priority 3-8 seconds(on tri-pod)
Noise reduction On
Vivid
Photoshop - levels, despeckle, USM
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07/03/2004 08:40:54 PM · #2 |
Nice shots I tried some tonight but was to far away..
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07/03/2004 08:42:09 PM · #3 |
Those are gorgeous, Flash. I can't get anything with my camera...it's REALLY limited in the low-light category. Awesome shots. Thanks for sharing!
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07/03/2004 09:21:45 PM · #4 |
Real nice work.
We just got home awhile ago from the fireworks show in Garland, Texas and I was setting here working on my shots :)
We tried to get close and we ended up right underneath the fireworks almost. I almost needed a wide angle lens :)
Again nice captures.
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07/03/2004 09:27:25 PM · #5 |
those are great shots, Flash! tonight was my first attempt at photographing fireworks. not great, but i had fun trying. :)
Fireworks
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07/03/2004 09:32:56 PM · #6 |
Nice. Here's a shot I took tonight:
A larger version can be seen here:
//www.wickens.ca/sm/archives/2004/07/04.html
D70, f/18, 3s.
Mark
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07/03/2004 09:45:18 PM · #7 |
Here are 3 shots from the Garland Texas fireworks show I have worked on so far.
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07/03/2004 10:10:35 PM · #8 |
I haven't worked up mine yet, first attempt. I was too close to the launch site and my focus was a tad off. I set it at infinity, but should have been focused a little closer. Got a couple of good ones I'll try and post up soon!
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07/03/2004 10:11:41 PM · #9 |
all of you make me sick hahahaha I am going to shoot fireworks on the 4th and I am so nervous!!! Those are all gorgeous photos :) I'd like to know what shutter speeds you guys used :)
Cheers
Message edited by author 2004-07-04 02:14:07.
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07/03/2004 10:24:53 PM · #10 |
ooohhh, aaaaahhhhh. Those are pretty. Good job!
We're Luthern up here so we can't do the logical thing and have them on Saturday night. No. We have to have them on the 4th. If you listen to Garrison Keilor(sp), you know what I mean. |
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07/03/2004 10:38:28 PM · #11 |
For those who can't get out to shoot fireworks, you can make your own here.
Enjoy |
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07/04/2004 05:36:11 AM · #12 |
I used Manual Mode, 1/2 - 3 sec shutter speed, F4.5.
Originally posted by aerogurl:
all of you make me sick hahahaha I am going to shoot fireworks on the 4th and I am so nervous!!! Those are all gorgeous photos :) I'd like to know what shutter speeds you guys used :)
Cheers |
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07/04/2004 07:19:45 AM · #13 |
Here are two of my better shots during my first attempt at photographing fireworks. I'm pretty happy with them.
f8.0 ISO100 5 sec. (100-300@100mm)
f8.0 ISO100 6 sec. (100-300@100mm)
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07/04/2004 07:22:36 AM · #14 |
 these are from last year |
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07/04/2004 07:25:55 AM · #15 |
excellent shots, everyone!
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07/04/2004 08:54:46 AM · #16 |
Thanks all for the comments and the sharing of your shots. This is the "true" spirit of this site and why I continue to participate.
In the lessons learned category, 6,7, & 8 seconds seemed a bit long and caused too much time on the dark sky, thus resulting in either too much blurr (wind) or diminished colors. 3 seconds didn't give me enough time to capture the "tails" or multiple bursts and made me "time" the shot more. 4-5 seconds seemed to be a "fair" compromise and will be my setting if I get to shoot tonight (rain).
Most importantly, I was really racking my brain trying to figure out how so many of my 100+ shots turned out blurry.....when I was taking extreme caution avoid camera shake. Well......in my set up, I placed a tri-pod leg on the gournd mat that I was using, so each step I took while the shutter was open, moved the one leg slightly. Good reason to have the tripod on solid ground. Sheeesh, I really know better.
Looking forward to more posts.....Flash
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07/04/2004 09:04:38 AM · #17 |
| Another great trick is to use the bulb feature to hold your shutter open. Simpley put the lens cover over the lens until a big one comes. Put it back on and wait for the next boomer then repeat. You can make every shot look like the grand finale. This works best when there is no buildings or mountains in the shot, just sky. The best my camera can do is 30 seconds, but I've done this in the past with great success. |
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07/04/2004 07:43:38 PM · #18 |
My first attempt at fireworks photos - taken tonight
OK, so I don't have DSLR or any of those fancy shmancy lenses, but for a P&S, I think these turned out a lot better than I expected. But then again, I'm pretty easy to please. LOL :o)
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Message edited by author 2004-07-05 00:39:11.
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07/04/2004 08:32:03 PM · #19 |
Nice shots, guys.
Here's one of mine from tonight:
Here's the rest.
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07/04/2004 08:39:05 PM · #20 |
Hamilton, Ohio fireworks. July 4, 2004
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07/04/2004 08:45:33 PM · #21 |
Knapp, Wisconsin fireworks. 07 04 04. |
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07/04/2004 09:45:44 PM · #22 |
Nobody told me you could be too close to fireworks...
Next time I sit further away or get a wider angle lens...I guess I was about 60 yards from where they were being fired from.
ED: Mira Mesa, San Diego 07-04-2004, 4 secs., F/5.6, @ 8mm
Message edited by author 2004-07-05 01:48:05. |
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07/04/2004 10:13:18 PM · #23 |
Beautiful shots ALL!!
I have so many to go through still, but here is one I like.
Cheers....Martin
P.S. Thanks for the tips guys! This was my first 4th with a good camera.
Message edited by author 2004-07-05 02:15:52. |
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07/04/2004 10:27:20 PM · #24 |
I shouldn't have even bothered, since I had a camera but no tripod, parked by the side of a major city street :(
Through the smoke, fog, and streetlights I got one only slightly blurry shot
Message edited by author 2004-07-05 02:38:25. |
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07/04/2004 10:37:24 PM · #25 |
great shots everyone....
here are my shots
4th of July Fireworks
I only croped them, NO other edits
James
Message edited by author 2004-07-05 02:38:00.
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