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GT_Raven
07-07-2007, 17:52
off to a fireworks display tonight any advice or tips you can give me to get some decent shots??


Thanks


GT_Raven
GT_Raven
08-07-2007, 15:44
well went it alone with the firework display most turned out blurrred due to me using a slow shutter speed and trying to do it hand held.

towards end of display used a slightly faster shutter speed and captured this one


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/readydready/2007_07070012.jpg



C&C welcome
Jimmy_Lemon
08-07-2007, 16:43
Damn missed this thread yesterday. The only major tip for fireworks is to use a tripod and keep playing with the settings, only photographed a few but each one had been very different with different lighting etc.

Looks like you did a good job though :)
natjag
08-07-2007, 17:09
This was taken last year. Moon added later. With a tripod at f16 for 15secs. ISO 100
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/firework1.JPG
Shogun
08-07-2007, 17:54
This was taken in 2005 with a compact digital. Set on auto with flash turned off and hand held.(Slight sharpen)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/shogun249/fireworks.jpg
Forbiddenbiker
08-07-2007, 21:21
Raven; You got there in the end so now you know, that shots a good beginning :thumbs: ...next time, tripod, 1-2 seconds etc

Shame we all missed your question.. . :(

:)
whiteflyer
08-07-2007, 22:55
Sorry we missed your post. Another big tip it to watch which way the wind blow and try to avoid the smoke, this is something I did NOT do :lol:

Benidorm 2007
f11
2 seconds
TRIPOD

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/firework.jpg
Tsukiyomi
08-07-2007, 23:05
Damn missed this thread yesterday. The only major tip for fireworks is to use a tripod and keep playing with the settings, only photographed a few but each one had been very different with different lighting etc.

Looks like you did a good job though :)


I'd say low Iso too with a tripod(really should be renamed godpod).
Cobra
08-07-2007, 23:45
Too late now I know but

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial-fireworks.html
byeomans
09-07-2007, 08:44
If i cant use a tripod ( due to walking around a themepark all day ) im guessing a trashcan is just as good ?
Shogun
09-07-2007, 16:06
Trash can, wall, lean on something solid - tree or lamp post. Railings are good at Epcot. Keep your elbows locked into your sides and dont breath while taking photo. Oh yes - turn off flash.
Jo
09-07-2007, 16:15
Or you could invest in a mini tripod and carry it around in your pocket :thumbs: then obviously a surface to rest it on would help too :lol