I threatened to foist more fireworks upon you, and here are a few that are highly cropped to focus more closely on town hall, specifically the clock tower.
First though, some were wondering how I do fireworks.
Of course I use a tripod, and I also use a remote shutter release. I can then enjoy the fireworks and keep clicking the shutter without actually attending to the camera, which is stable and pre-focused.
The aperture is f11. the ISO is 100, and the shutter is 4 seconds. I always use these settings.
I just start clicking. Once one 4 second shot is done, I press again within another second or two. I usably don't try to guess the timing but just keep clicking over and over again.
On to the photos.
I played around and experimented with various crop ratios. I left the lighted side of town hall in most of the photos, but I think cropping that out is really best, as in the second and fourth pictures.
That's a wrap for today, but you just know that I am not done (or Donne although I am also John), doncha?
12 comments:
I can imagine you there shooting the fireworks, AC. What a wonderful hobby it is! Love the shots with the tower!
Well donne, John!
I agree with you, leaving out the side of the building works best for my eye too!
Second shot does, it for me, but they are all, worthwhile.
Dazzling.
I agree with you but still think they are all great.
Sensational but I'll pick #3 as my favorite.
Great work! Love the night long exposure.
I like the second one best.
I really like the tower clock in background.
Coffee is on, and stay safe.
Since my luck at shooting fireworks has been not that good, I appreciated that you provided the settings, John. These seem to work, so why diviate from a good thing.
They really are wonderful photos.
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