First Attempt at Shooting Fireworks

[DirtyMax]

I set out on a journey of a few firsts. First time using remote shutter release, first time playing with "Bulb" mode, first try at manual focus, and first time trying to capture fireworks.

I was about 5 miles away and my 55-250 lens was maxed out... man I wish the 50-500 I just ordered was here.

Here's a few of the better ones I got IMO. I think I could touch some of them up a little but I haven't mastered those techniques yet. I shot them all with RAW because one day, I'll get and learn Photoshop.

All of these were shot at ISO 100 with various shutter openings (usually 1-3 seconds) and all at f/11 at 250mm. Any feedback for improving the technique would be greatly welcomed. I'm only about 5 months into the dSLR hobby so I'm still learning every time I shoot.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/jdallard/Summerfest%20Big%20Bang%2008/DPP_0001.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/jdallard/Summerfest%20Big%20Bang%2008/DPP_0002.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/jdallard/Summerfest%20Big%20Bang%2008/DPP_0003.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/jdallard/Summerfest%20Big%20Bang%2008/DPP_0004.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/jdallard/Summerfest%20Big%20Bang%2008/DPP_0005.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/jdallard/Summerfest%20Big%20Bang%2008/DPP_0006.jpg

[rfneon89]

pretty good for your first try

[scaleracer]

Nice pics for your 1st try! :thumbsup

[ND4SPD]

Very nice. Damn it you photobugs on here are going to make me go out and buy a damn DSLR yet.

[lit666]

nice pics.

[lilws6]

i've wanted a nice nikon forever so i still want a nice DSLR camera but i need the money else wear

[sloLs1]

awesome pics!

[johnny--2k]

Looks great!!!

You've got PM as well!

[Goat Roper]

iso100, f/11, 10-15 seconds, manual focus set to or close to infiniity :thumbsup

Gets you nice, long trails and multiple pops. Nice locale, where where were you shooting from?

http://gallery.webtrendsguy.com/d/1071-3/0392a.jpg

[u_say_go]

VERY cool pictures!!!! how were the crowds down there? I hear there's not as many people as years past, true?

[Cutlass Queen]

Awesome pics, the colors are gorgeous and the place you were shooting at was an excellent choice!

[DirtyMax]

Nice locale, where where were you shooting from?


Behind my friend's condo on Lake Drive in St. Francis.

[Nick]

iso100, f/11, 10-15 seconds, manual focus set to or close to infiniity :thumbsup

Gets you nice, long trails and multiple pops. Nice locale, where where were you shooting from?

http://gallery.webtrendsguy.com/d/1071-3/0392a.jpg


great shot, Scott! I am actually going out to that same spot ( im guessing northeast of the art museum along the jogging and biking trail?

I'm heading out there after work to pop a squat before tonight's fire works display. You headed out there? If so keep en eye out for me. I'mm be in doc martens, blue jeans and a green polo shirt with the 40D. :p

Come say hi.

[DirtyMax]

I think Scott might be going to the spot where I shot these... and taking my new lens. No matter where he goes, he's going to have the Bigma with him... :D

[Goat Roper]

I think Scott might be going to the spot where I shot these... and taking my new lens. No matter where he goes, he's going to have the Bigma with him... :D

I scored some seats closer but I will be giving the Bigma a work out tonight :thumbsup

[DirtyMax]

I think the rooftop of NM would be a good place to shoot from... photos that is... :devil

[Goat Roper]

I think the rooftop of NM would be a good place to shoot from... photos that is... :devil

From the top of the east building or even the north building would be great. :rolf

I remember shooting the Harley 100th from the 18th floor of the North building, it was quite a view of everything.