street fireworks

[Elaine]

I didn't get the chance to shoot "real" fireworks this 4th, but I dragged my tripod out into our cul-de-sac and captured some simple street stuff with our neighbors.
All were shot at ISO 100, f/11, about .6 to .8 of a sec, with the 17-55 2.8 lens. I shot RAW with daylight WB and the processing basically involved some cropping and a bit of USM.
These may not be much to write home about, but they're the best of this type of shot I've been able to get so far. Now, I have a bit more confidence to try the big stuff sometime!
1
http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/326018359_6PJ3x-L.jpg

2
http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/326018668_YGp3X-L.jpg

3
http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/326019122_6oL93-XL.jpg

4
http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/326026068_iiobR-L.jpg

5
http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/326018454_prUq5-XL.jpg

[anwmn1]

:clap

1st and 3rd are great!!

[Dogdots]

I think you did very well....much better then me since I'm still scared to try it.

[joshhuntnm]

:clap :clap :clap :clap

[Elaine]

Thank you, Aaron, Mary and Josh!
If I can do it, Mary, so can you! I shared my camera settings, and there are plenty of others who have as well. Don't be scared. :D :thumb

[dlplumer]

Best firework shots I have seen :clap :clap

[joshhuntnm]

the clarity of those lines is amazing!

[Elaine]

Best firework shots I have seen :clap :clap

Well, that's very kind of you. Thanks!

[Elaine]

the clarity of those lines is amazing!

Thanks, Josh. My tripod must have been reasonably steady, even though I was clicking the button by hand. I even forgot to turn off the IS, which I heard you should do on a tripod. I was pretty close to the action, so my shutter speeds weren't really all that long. I think most credit goes to the 17-55 2.8 IS lens. Picked one up yet? :D

[Dogdots]

Thank you, Aaron, Mary and Josh!
If I can do it, Mary, so can you! I shared my camera settings, and there are plenty of others who have as well. Don't be scared. :D :thumb

I've bought some sparklers to practice in the backyard :rofl

[tlee]

My favs are and #5. Great images!

[Elaine]

I've bought some sparklers to practice in the backyard :rofl

Good for you! Sparklers are fun! You can get someone to make cool shapes or even write words if your camera is on a long enough shutter. This isn't a great shot, but it'll give you an idea.

My husband's name is Seth...can you see that here? :D
ISO 100, f/9, 3.2 seconds

http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/327340377_odUtt-M.jpg

[Elaine]

My favs are and #5. Great images!

Thanks, tlee!

[joshhuntnm]

Thanks, Josh. My tripod must have been reasonably steady, even though I was clicking the button by hand. I even forgot to turn off the IS, which I heard you should do on a tripod. I was pretty close to the action, so my shutter speeds weren't really all that long. I think most credit goes to the 17-55 2.8 IS lens. Picked one up yet? :D

my son Dawson gets his today. He has his first wedding this weekend. I plan to get mine with my next deposit check.

[Elaine]

my son Dawson gets his today. He has his first wedding this weekend. I plan to get mine with my next deposit check.

Yippee! Wishing you both well with your new (or soon to be new) lenses!

[cmorganphotography]

Mom!! I'm too close to the fireworks!!! I'm scared!!!! :rofl

[Awais Yaqub]

Beautiful ! :thumb