I've been to two sets of fireworks so far in June - and we haven't even hit the 4th of July! These fireworks are from Summerfest's Big Bang fireworks display on the Milwaukee Lakefront.
I took my photos from a spot near Milwaukee's Discovery World Museum, the cool looking building on the right. It's a great place to catch reflections in the water. A TV crew from channel 12 also had a camera nearby, which is why there is a "12" projected onto the museum.
For years now I've enjoyed photographing fireworks, playing with settings and techniques and exposures. Photographing fireworks is so much more rewarding using a digital camera then when I did this with film. My biggest hint : use a tripod...
Other then trial and error, does anyone have hints on finding the best spots to take firework photos?
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Beautiful fireworks on the water! I am looking forward to July's fireworks here in Utah. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFireworks are so much fun. Keeping my fingers crossed for good weather on the 4th. We go down to the water and watch them.
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I am impressed with your camera as mine would not have the speed to catch much. My old camera lost its ability to "see" last year - something to do with the sensor - so we bought a fairly inexpensive point and shoot to take with us on our honeymoon. It worked well for that purpose, but now that I'm trying to get night shots and detailed shots, I'm pretty unhappy. Would you mind sharing what type of camera you use? Please also share any frustrations you have with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Great pictures! Getting into the July4th spirit just looking at them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
Karen
Ladybug Creek
Wow~your fireworks mosaic is amazing! I can't ever get pictures of fireworks to come out as well using my tiny digital, you did a great job! Mary
ReplyDeleteThese pictures were taken with a Nikon D200, which is a DSLR, a Digital Single Lens Reflex, IE, A camera with a big barrel lens.
ReplyDeleteI mount the camera on a tripod. The Camera is set to manual mode or Shutter mode almost the entire time I am shooting fireworks. I use a high ISO setting for fireworks. (800 ISO.) Then I play with the settings - Exposure & length of time the shutter is open. The shutter needs to be open a long time, hence the need for a tripod.
A Digital point can do these kind of manipulations, but you will have to leave the "auto" mode. Some cameras (the Nikon coolpix point and shoots, for example) do have a firework setting. Get out the manual, and expect to have lots of black shots or blurry shots for each good exposure when you start experimenting.
Photographing fireworks is a skill that takes time to develop.
Doro, what is your camera?
Very Pretty! Thanks for sharing with us. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful starbursts. And thanks for the technical tips.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you hit the Motherlode of fireworks shots to me...they're gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteFireworks, ahhhh. I love fireworks. Your mosaics are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteKaren
I would think it is really hard to photograph fireworks. I would be too busy ooohhhing and aaahhhhhing to remember to take the shot.
ReplyDeleteI am still a big kid when I get to see fireworks. My eyes get big as saucers and I ooh and aah. Terrific mosiac.
ReplyDeletethe reflections on water is enchanting! i feel like a child when i see fireworks.:p
ReplyDeleteIn younger days, I had my fun with fireworks. The city has not started them yet for this year. There will be plenty over the weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I would sure want to frame those beautiful pieces!
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