my 4th of July night

By jellybean written 7/5/06 6:34 AM, published 7/5/06 6:34 AM

Like most people, we were out watching fireworks last night. This was my first time trying to photograph them though. My camera has a fireworks setting and I tried it out. I also tried to remember the advice given over in the threads (use a tripod-forgot it, take filters off-remembered half way through...) So please take a moment and give me some advice on what I could do different next time.

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Jump1ok 7/5/06 7:08 AM

Love the squiggles everywhere shot

- Misunderstood
kwsNI 7/5/06 7:40 AM

Well, first thing to look for with fireworks is whether you're getting the right colors. If the colors on the camera match the colors of the fireworks, you've pretty much got it taken care of. The squiggles will go away with a tripod (they're from the camera shaking as it's capturing the image).

- Contumelious
KayN 7/5/06 8:06 AM

I think you did pretty good for a first time....I tried it, too.......got the colors right, but that's about all. I used the "bulb" setting on my camera.

- Ms.N
wanzewurld 7/5/06 9:04 AM

cut back on the caffein... Actually, I rather like the squiggles
LaPineian 7/5/06 10:10 AM

Wow, your 1st time with them was way better than my 1st time(last night also) squiggles or no, they are still fun to look at. Can't wait til next year!
jellybean 7/5/06 10:46 AM

I liked squiggles also. I assumed due to the extended exposure time that the squiggles are from that. I liked it.
Candice 7/5/06 1:21 PM

These were fun...Great 1st effort!
loweho 7/5/06 1:22 PM

Liked them all but squiggles was my fave, Jellybean!

- Fickle Finger of F8
JustPeachy 7/5/06 3:00 PM

JB, compared to mine, they are great. I like fireburst and squiggles

- Good Kitty No More
obvious troll 7/5/06 3:06 PM

The way I used to do it with my 35mm was to expose several bursts on the same frame of film - this created a much more interesting image. I would do it by putting it on a tripod, locking the shutter open, and simply holding a piece of cardboard in front of the lens between bursts. You could probably do the same thing by combining fireworks shots with the computer, although I haven't had good luck with that in my own shots.

- Confusing People Since 65
Birdie 7/5/06 5:41 PM

Good try !
bugaboo 7/6/06 4:06 AM

I like them all! Great captures.