TwoPynts opened this issue on Jul 01, 2005 · 31 posts
TwoPynts posted Fri, 01 July 2005 at 4:18 PM
Attached Link: Fireworks Photo how-to's
Since the opportunity is fast approaching, I thought you all might enjoy reading these articles on how to take good fireworks shots. Have a fun and safe 4th of July all of you who celebrate it! =o] --Kort **EDIT: Updated the link. After 4 years, the other wasn't working.**Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
3DGuy posted Fri, 01 July 2005 at 6:22 PM
fast approaching.. for those in the US :)
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TomDart posted Fri, 01 July 2005 at 7:36 PM
I don't know if the chance will be made..it is up to us to get there in time. Thanks for the advice link. Tom.
kimariehere posted Fri, 01 July 2005 at 8:42 PM
Message edited on: 07/01/2005 20:44
kimmers ♥ :O)
TomDart posted Fri, 01 July 2005 at 9:05 PM
That IS a snoopy dog!
3DGuy posted Fri, 01 July 2005 at 9:52 PM
kimarie: next time try to use a higher F number.. somewhere around F16, you'll get more definition in the blast and less blowout. And yeah.. looks like a dog.. even got a tail :)
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jcv2 posted Sat, 02 July 2005 at 3:53 AM
Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=847275
Shooting fireworks is not easy. The sudden appearances make them hard to be shot. I shot them once on a distance with telelens and tripod, by watching where one came after another, directing my cam to that point and expose 10 seconds to 1 minute. When you're closer and you can see one starting to light some nice piece of firework you can do the same without telelens. Long exposure times have the advantage of beautiful trails, a short exposure time will just capture the one single moment. When it's windy there will be another effect because the trails tend to be blurred into the direction of the wind. Quite a different effect and as we say ihere in the Netherlands, change of food stimulates to eat!
coolj001 posted Sat, 02 July 2005 at 4:56 AM
cool article. thanks :-) If I decide to photogrpaph fireworks...I can use my tripod, and my cam has fireworks mode. I will have to experiment w/different setings, but will try to use a high f-stop.
TwoPynts posted Sat, 02 July 2005 at 6:11 PM
A fireworks mode? Get out, really?!? Actaully I think I've seen them before...what cam do you have?
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
coolj001 posted Sun, 03 July 2005 at 3:13 AM
I just had to double check to make sure I didn't make this up. lol. It is true. The cam is a Panasonic Lumix FZ20. It says it automatically adjusts the exposure or shutter speed for fireworks, and recommends pre-focusing and setting to manual focus and mounting on a tripod. It also has a party mode.
jcv2 posted Sun, 03 July 2005 at 6:56 AM
Sorry, Kort, didn't have time to read the articles but now I did. Very cool tips! Have fun tomorrow, Independence Day might become a stunner here on RR when the tips are applied well! :)
TwoPynts posted Sun, 03 July 2005 at 11:32 AM
All right...a camera that knows how to party Jeff! :) Thanks JC...I just hope it doesn't rain like it has been lately. :/
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
jcv2 posted Sun, 03 July 2005 at 2:51 PM
Well, if it rains try Switzerland at 8/1 or the Netherlands at 12/31 :) I hope it's gonna be good weather for you although winds might add some special effects (that might not be desired...).
TMGraphics posted Mon, 04 July 2005 at 11:27 PM
TwoPynts posted Tue, 05 July 2005 at 8:44 AM
Stunning shot! :)
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
jcv2 posted Tue, 05 July 2005 at 9:46 AM
Fantastic work, spectaculair fireworks in beautiful colors!
TwoPynts posted Thu, 02 July 2009 at 9:34 AM
I thought I'd bump this fireworks article out from the depths of the Forum. Cameras have gotten better and many have the Fireworks mode now, but the articles at the top are still worth reading. Have a fun and safe 4th of July fellow Americans and be sure to post your fireworks photos here, or link to your gallery if they really turn out good. :o)
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
prutzworks posted Thu, 02 July 2009 at 12:49 PM
TwoPynts posted Thu, 02 July 2009 at 1:46 PM
Ah, well after 4 years I guess that is to be expected. Will delete. :')
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
jcpowell posted Thu, 02 July 2009 at 4:01 PM
Fireworks...ROCK!
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bakapo posted Thu, 02 July 2009 at 6:49 PM
inshaala posted Fri, 03 July 2009 at 1:54 AM
haha - that confused the hell out of me... i was reading it thinking it was a new thread... then there were some photos posted and a "Happy 4th of July!"... i looked at my calendar and thought you guys were crazy or the rendo clock was forward and you were just poking fun at it... durrrr....
look forward to what you guys come up with over le weekend =)
"In every colour, there's the light.
In every stone sleeps a crystal.
Remember the Shaman, when he used to say:
Man is the dream of the Dolphin"
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bclaytonphoto posted Fri, 03 July 2009 at 2:04 AM
Here's a few from last year
Ka-Boom_4
**Ka-Boom_2
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Ka-Boom_1
Pippin_Mariane posted Fri, 03 July 2009 at 7:43 AM
I have to wait for the New Year Eve here.. to get any fireworks and then I put the camera in firework mode hehe.. I hope to see some good ones
Great photos everyone .. marvellous
Kind regards
Mariane Cordes
"Art is expression of the Soul and gives the Soul
voice"
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Ra3vyn posted Fri, 03 July 2009 at 10:05 AM
Awesome fireworks pics everyone!-and happy upcoming 4th July to everyone in the US. :)
Here's a pic I took early this year at the Australia Day Fireworks-I chose this one because it shows the waviness caused by the strong wind that was blowing that night and I thought it looked pretty cool :D
Pippin_Mariane posted Sat, 04 July 2009 at 1:38 AM
Amazing that you all are able to capture the fireworks .. ^¿^
Kind regards
Mariane Cordes
"Art is expression of the Soul and gives the Soul
voice"
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Pippin Graphic ©
Production
busi2ness posted Sun, 05 July 2009 at 10:39 AM
TwoPynts posted Mon, 06 July 2009 at 1:29 PM
Glad to do it Piet and great shots folks!
Sorry to confuse you Richard, hahah.
Here's one from my 4th, I put it in my gallery.
Will upload an animation next.
July 4th Fireworks '09
by TwoPynts
sponsored by Kramer Kreations
in Photography & Seasonal/Holiday
Mon, July 6, 2009 11:05 am
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
bentchick posted Tue, 14 July 2009 at 7:46 PM
Kim Hawkins
Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery
TwoPynts posted Wed, 15 July 2009 at 11:02 AM
Nothing feeble about it...looks great! Sometimes a little light can add to the image so that things aren't just black sky and fireworks. I posted some more shots...as animations: http://market.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1911829 http://market.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1912353 http://market.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1913402
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
bentchick posted Thu, 16 July 2009 at 8:23 PM
I really like the waters effect of reflecting the colors of the fireworks!!! Wow! Awesome, Kort!
Kim Hawkins
Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery
