Alrighty, I am revisiting the fireworks just one more time. Sue took a lot of firework photos too, but she couldn't set up her tripod and, therefore, was not overjoyed with the results.
However, while I was totally focused on setting up the tripod and camera (yes, I did resort to questionable language a few times while fumbling in the dark to set everything up whilst being swarmed by mosquitoes), Sue took some other photos.
There were photographers already present when we arrived. Sue spoke to them while I was setting up. I don't think they were overly friendly. Mind you, neither was I, for I didn't speak to them at all. At first, I was busy setting up, and then there were the fireworks.
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| The almost full moon lay beyond poking through the clouds beyond the other photographers.. |
My final fireworks photos for you will be ones that have some reflections. They are nice enough, but the problem is all of the negative dark space between the fireworks and their reflections. I think they are worth posting, though.
I will be tempted to shoot tighter to town hall next time and ignore the river. However, all bets are off if they get those confounded bridge lights working again.
Finally, may I add that I prefer showing fireworks in context, which is one reason that I keep going back to the same location. Some people just shoot the fireworks, and they get great results, but I don't prefer to do it that way. I feel the same way about photographing the moon. While I appreciate seeing close up photos of the moon, I would rather get something of my surroundings in the composition. Chacun à son goût.
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I like the fireworks in context better. I think that a number of people have successfully figured out how to capture the fireworks but are not good at composition.
Not bad. I really like that last shot!
I too like the last one best! Well done.
Those latter ones are very pleasing. Yes, context does help, rather than just the burst in the sky!
I like your compositions. I like the reflection shots.
I like the first two pictures the very best. The reflections are wonderful!
Those first two iPhone photos are so beautiful. Very artistic and worth framing and hanging up on your wall. I love the moodiness.
In context is my favourite too. I love that first photo!
Oh, that first one is gorgeous! Full of mystery...
Tripod is essential for this sort of work. It takes a bit of tuning to get the exposure right too
I love the last photo. And Sue's are good as well.
Definitely worth posting!
I agree with you, John, in also preferring to see something in context. The fireworks are lovely in and of themselves, but showing town hall in the image really makes them even more impressive.
I like your treatment of the event. Good job.
You take such great photos!
Ton goût est aussi mon goût. Je suis d'accord avec toi.
Love the backgrounds and the reflections.
Dazzling.
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