Fortnightly Assignment 14 - Fire(works) !!!

[InaGlo]

A little early with this assignment ... instead of the usual little late :p

The idea is to catch firework celebrations going on around now.

Fireworks are everywhere right now but just incase you live on a far off planet & dont get to see any, Ive given the title fire(works), so as usual interpret the theme as you wish.

This thread here (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=37278&highlight=shooting+fireworks) may help those who havent shot Fireworks before.







Rules

None really, but if you're submitting a photo, please comment on 2 other photos in the the thread, one of which should be the one preceeding your post.

[laser_jock99]

Okay- a slide scan from the good old days of film (who remebers Velvia 50?) featuring fireworks framed by Warwick Castle (and a troublesome colour cast from a mercury vapour (greenish) street light).
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/Warwickshire%20Photos/WARWICK_001.jpg

[syeuk2002]

Here is my fireworks project....

Fireworks Over Swindon 2007


Composite of 103 images all taken 03-11-2007.

Location - David John Murrey Tower (15th Floor), Swindon, Wiltshire
Shooting Time - 4 hours
Photoshop Time - 2 hours

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs20/i/2007/307/2/7/Fireworks_Over_Swindon_scrap_by_syeuk2002.jpg

FULL VIEW > http://syeuk2002.deviantart.com/art/Fireworks-Over-Swindon-2007-68946077

[FICTIONAL FUTURE]

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http://photos-154.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v144/35/12/639756154/n639756154_403189_1473.jpg

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[petebarnes]

3 nice ones there FF, they really fill the frame.

I was trying for something a bit different this year so went for some shots of the actual fire, I thought it had more of a sinister quality. I'll put up a traditional shot too

http://www.petebarnesphotography.co.uk/uploaded_images/_MG_2214-785662.jpg

http://www.petebarnesphotography.co.uk/Images/Macros/macros/images/November_5th.jpg

[digitalmaniac]

Well mine http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Fireworks.jpgarent half as good as the rest ive seen-first attempt-its hard taking fireworks
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/fireworks_3.jpg
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/fireworks_2.jpg

[Canon Bob]

From more shots than I'm prepared to admit to...here's the only one you're seeing......back to bugs and birds for me folks. (Using an old EF35-350 on a 5D)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/CanonBob/BFN1.jpg

[Shogun]

My contribution.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/shogun249/2nd%20album/Florida2007-2322-0600x661.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/shogun249/2nd%20album/Florida2007-2349_edited-5-0800x504.jpg

[Alex S]

Well this was my first time with fireworks, not great results but I think I understand how to do better next time. These were taken with an 18-55mm kit kens, handheld.

Sorry, I didn't see the bit about commenting on previous posts!:bonk: I certainly get a sense of scale from Shogun's pictures but the lack of focus is distracting. I like Pete Barne's shots. The idea of the silhouette and the fire is good, have you tried it with a tighter crop, it might make the silhouette stand out a bit more?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/1878606301_6ffb8275dc.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/1878605413_53e0a99c58.jpg

[Mercury]

Good attempts Alex, although a tripod would definitely have helped! I love Peter's silhouetted man shot (I tried something similar last night, although unfortunately only had my Ixus with me).

Here's my contribution, taken at Cambridge's main display on Midsummer Common:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DSC_0622-Edit-2.jpg

[Alex S]

Good attempts Alex, although a tripod would definitely have helped!

Thanks Mercury, I did have a tripod but found I couldn't get far enough away from the display to get a wide angle shot of the action. Next time I will find a better location to set up in.

[Glitter]

Hi all

I know this is very late but would really apprecaite your thoughts and comments.

Thanks in advance

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/firesword1.JPG

[Missdaisies]

Great photos everyone!

But Mercury - wow!! What a fantastic photos, would you mind sharing your settings etc..


Sharon

[Mercury]

But Mercury - wow!! What a fantastic photos, would you mind sharing your settings etc..
Sure - it was taken at f/11 for 9.2s using my MC-36 release for the first time. D200 on a tripod with 18-200mm lens.

[laser_jock99]

Just found these ones in my archive from a trip to Italy (wasn't Guy Fawkes night!). Nice & colourful I think.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/TRAVEL/SICILY/GrabbedFrame149.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/TRAVEL/SICILY/GrabbedFrame141.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/TRAVEL/SICILY/GrabbedFrame144.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/TRAVEL/SICILY/GrabbedFrame146.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/TRAVEL/SICILY/GrabbedFrame148.jpg

Cheating really though as they are video frame grabs from a 3CCD Sony camcorder!

[MrC]

I took this whilst onboard a cruise ship Aurora.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh288/mr_c_pics/Madeira%20Fireworks%202007/Madeira-200712.jpg

What are your thoughts.

to see more look here.
http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh288/mr_c_pics/Madeira%20Fireworks%202007/

Thanks John

[surfer_chicky]

Hello, Im new to here :)

Anyway I know this is probably out of date now, but thought I would put what would of been my entry anyhow

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/surfer_chicky1/Hawleylake1a.jpg

this was my local lake on fireworks night.