Fireworks

weeman · 08-11-2005, 19:41

Shot this on bonfire night, first attempt at fireworks.

Matty · 08-11-2005, 19:46

thats VERY good for a first effort, im impressed, its a shame that you couldnt have got more in the frame

Gandhi · 08-11-2005, 20:16

Indeed. sharp and well exposed!

I think less is more personally, as far as fireworks go. It can get very messy very quickly.

Good work!

Venomator · 08-11-2005, 22:09

Great stuff and impressive for a first attempt - any details for the uninitiated (or camera-less ?) ?

weeman · 08-11-2005, 22:23

10sec at F16. iso100. I was not sure what settings to use so I tried various but this was the best shot.
If I could give one bit of advice it would be to get there early and get a good spot. I didn’t and many shots were wasted by people walking in front of me.

Venomator · 08-11-2005, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeman

10sec at F16. iso100. I was not sure what settings to use so I tried various but this was the best shot.
If I could give one bit of advice it would be to get there early and get a good spot. I didn’t and many shots were wasted by people walking in front of me.

:thankyous And lens Colin ? Assuming you are still with the 300D mentioned on your site ?

And might I add a very easily navigated site, well set out and with a great variety of postings already. If you don't mind me saying adding a title to each and brief details would clinch it for me ! :eyesup:

Best wishes,

09-11-2005, 00:17

I'll agree with the getting there early advice.
Every show I've been to (not been to many though), has always benefitted from me getting there earlier than expected, and pitching a 'spot'.
Being 6'4 and built like a quite flaby brick **** house helps to spread myself out a bit too around my tripod, to guard against 'shovers'.

I've only attempted fireworks once or twice, mainly at Burnley Balloon Festival this year.
I'll process one or two shots in the next day or two and get them up.

I always find though, the best ones are where it's not windy and they don't have that 'bend' to them....Chuffingly difficult to capture though unfortunately

That said, OP here has done a great job of capturing some lovely fireworks

Braeden · 09-11-2005, 23:16

very nice weeman, much better than my first effort!

weeman · 10-11-2005, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venomator

:thankyous And lens Colin ? Assuming you are still with the 300D mentioned on your site ?

And might I add a very easily navigated site, well set out and with a great variety of postings already. If you don't mind me saying adding a title to each and brief details would clinch it for me ! :eyesup:

Best wishes,

sorry should have said it was the kit lens I used.

08-11-2005, 19:41	#1 (permalink)
weeman Quite Chatty Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 51	Fireworks Shot this on bonfire night, first attempt at fireworks.

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08-11-2005, 19:46	#2 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	thats VERY good for a first effort, im impressed, its a shame that you couldnt have got more in the frame

08-11-2005, 20:16	#3 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	Indeed. sharp and well exposed! I think less is more personally, as far as fireworks go. It can get very messy very quickly. Good work!

08-11-2005, 22:09	#4 (permalink)
Venomator Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 922	Great stuff and impressive for a first attempt - any details for the uninitiated (or camera-less ?) ?

08-11-2005, 22:23	#5 (permalink)
weeman Quite Chatty Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 51	10sec at F16. iso100. I was not sure what settings to use so I tried various but this was the best shot. If I could give one bit of advice it would be to get there early and get a good spot. I didn’t and many shots were wasted by people walking in front of me.

09-11-2005, 00:17	#7 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	I'll agree with the getting there early advice. Every show I've been to (not been to many though), has always benefitted from me getting there earlier than expected, and pitching a 'spot'. Being 6'4 and built like a quite flaby brick **** house helps to spread myself out a bit too around my tripod, to guard against 'shovers'. I've only attempted fireworks once or twice, mainly at Burnley Balloon Festival this year. I'll process one or two shots in the next day or two and get them up. I always find though, the best ones are where it's not windy and they don't have that 'bend' to them....Chuffingly difficult to capture though unfortunately That said, OP here has done a great job of capturing some lovely fireworks

09-11-2005, 23:16	#8 (permalink)
Braeden Getting Comfy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 131	very nice weeman, much better than my first effort!