Hey all. I haven't decided yet if I am going to go out on the 4th and try my hand at some fireworks photography or not as of yet. But I figured since the 4th is around the corner, I would throw this up to see if any of the experienced here had an valuble tips for shooting such things.

What works, what doesn't? Various settings etc?

Thanks for any advice..
Bruce

Tripod, low shutter-speed and hopefully some amazing shots!

I've only ever taken one photo of fireworks, I must take more when Guy Fawkes night comes around again this year. I've said that for the past couple of years...I do hate the smogginess of that night/week though.

Attached Link: Fireworks photography tips [from adorama.com]

It seems that **NightGallery** is considering,

if I am going to go out on the 4th and try my hand at some fireworks
photography or not

As a matter of fact, adorama.com gave me an eMail notification about
that very subject ...

If that doesn't answer all of your questions, ask some more here. 

--
Martin

p.s. BTW, now you're on notice now that you must show us some of
the images you capture on the 4th.  LOL

Cool link! Thanks for that one! And if I do go out.. and they are not brutal, I will post some here... lol.
B

Quote - It seems that NightGallery is considering,

if I am going to go out on the 4th and try my hand at some fireworks
photography or not

As a matter of fact, adorama.com gave me an eMail notification about
that very subject ...

If that doesn't answer all of your questions, ask some more here. 

--
Martin

p.s. BTW, now you're on notice now that you must show us some of
the images you capture on the 4th.  LOL

Tripod, wiretrigger/remote trigger, low iso and a high F number like F16-F22 depending on the type of fireworks. Don't make the mistake of using a low F number because you'll get overexposed pictures.

Attached Link: HOW TO

Everyone has it pretty well covered. Depending on your camera, you might even have a pre-set mode for it. ;'] But if you want to read more, the link has some good info. From my personal experience, try shooting near a body of water so that you can get the reflections of the fireworks as well!

"try shooting near a body of water so that you can get the reflections of the fireworks as well!"

snigger thinking of Guy Fawkes as TheAlex says....... we'd better change that to reflections in the mud........ it's rained the last 7 years in a row on the only night when most Brits see a firework in the sky...... he he

Look forward to seeing those shots!!

Mike

Attached Link: Fireworks through the ages

A fun link, though the page load time is quite slow today.