How to Shoot Fireworks Pocket Field Guide

[Cleveland Steamer]

thanks

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some stunning pics on here

[corlib]

I usually shoot at f/8 to f/11, ISO 200 with a bulb setting and a focal length that lets me get everything that may be in a show. I crop for the burst . I open the shutter when I hear the burst fire and leave the shutter open from 1/2 to 4 sec depending on the amount of light.
The following is at ISO 200, f/8, 27mm and 2.3 sec.

[ayardstick]

Very impressive work.
I had always wondered how to go about effective shooting fireworks.
Thanks for the info.

[_Provo_]

Here's another image from the Princeton fireworks
there's some banding showing due to re size and compression
this is not present in the psd final image.

I wanted to give this one a bit more warmth

* just realized even this srgb profiled image looks different then the version on my screen.
the trees are supposed to show a bit more fill light with green in it there entirely dark
it's supposed to look closer to the 1st image posted in this thread Any ideas?

[G Fain]

I'm late to the party but can I come out and play??

[pmntsguy]

Just wanted to say thanks for this guide. as a total noob this is a really fantastic resource.

[Winchdude]

Great guide. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks.

[michellea76]

Thanks for the guide, Provo. I have been frustrated in capturing mesmerizing fireworks images; but the photos you guys shared are amazing! I will study this guide and take a few shots when I get the chance.

[_Provo_]

I forgot I had wiped my flickr account and the initial image was removed
so here it is again. I asked an admin if they can make the correction

[_Provo_]

That special time is coming up again folks get those cameras ready for in celebration of
our great nations Independence festivities fireworks season is coming up.