American Invasion

[Stan]

Shots from last weekends Fireworks for VE day.

NeilyB and I took a last minute decision to shoot the fireworks. My Keeper hit rate was very low, preferring to shoot F/16 to F/22 @ about 2.5 - 3.2 sec exposure iso 100

The 355th fighter group were stationed in the next village, so a party was held on Sunday evening in their honour. The veterans have retained very strong links with the area and return most summers. The party was held

here
http://stan.smugmug.com/photos/21658342-M.jpg

For over 200 guests.

then afterwards there was a firework display.
Unfortunately it was not totally dark

http://stan.smugmug.com/photos/21659701-M.jpg

http://stan.smugmug.com/photos/21659703-M.jpg

Thank you for looking

Stan

Neilyb was using a faster exposure on a wider lens.

Post some to compare Neily

[NeilyB]

Here are my attempts....


This is the gatehouse to the party taken earlier in the day. The fireworks were let off in the grounds behind this impressive building.

http://proudto.servepics.com/Dgrin/Gatehouse.jpg

EXIF:
Date/Time: 2005:05:08 11:32:29
Shutter speed: 1/750 sec
Aperture: 4.5
ISO: 100
Focal length: 30mm

http://proudto.servepics.com/Dgrin/Firework1.jpg

EXIF:
Date/Time: 2005:05:08 22:10:00
Shutter speed: 1 sec
Aperture: 6.7
ISO: 100
Focal length: 28mm

http://proudto.servepics.com/Dgrin/Firework2.jpg


EXIF:
Date/Time: 2005:05:08 22:12:00
Shutter speed: 0.707106 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Manual
ISO: 100
Focal length: 28mm

Very hit and miss night on these fireworks. We could do with an other American delegation and a few thousand pounds more fireworks to improve our efforts..

Any takers ?

NeilyB

[Stan]

I pulled the blue in the RAW sky back to a more neutral grey but utherwise similar

[Phil U.]

I actually like the fact that it wasn't totally dark. I like the colors in the sky behind the fireworks. Yes, I know it's normal to have a black sky to make the fireworks stand out, but sometimes it's just good to be something other than normal.

[Stan]

I actually like the fact that it wasn't totally dark. I like the colors in the sky behind the fireworks. Yes, I know it's normal to have a black sky to make the fireworks stand out, but sometimes it's just good to be something other than normal.
It was getting late and cold, the vets pack alot into their trips when they come, so letting off a few fireworks, half an hour early, is quite understandable. We shot RAW to allow the ability to vary the background

thanks Phil U

[Steve Cavigliano]

Nice work gentlemen :thumb :thumb


I'm with Phil 100% on the not so dark sky. Not only does it give the pics more appeal, IMHO, it also makes shooting them a bit easier. I like these much better than the inky black sky versions. Maybe it's a matter of taste?


Thanks for sharing them and reminding us of the day they commemorate :clap

Steve