here in townsend like any other place in the US of A, we celebrated the fourth of july with fireworks. This fireworks show was actually done in a small community that is within the town, area called Big Valley. Our town fireworks were done on friday night on the fourth, and they had their’s the next night. I shot this using the “bulb” setting, which i have realized it’s something I need to practice on. It takes just the right timing to get all the light you can and then release the button just as the fireworks explode. there is alittle trial and error for using this method of shooting, especially when what you’re shooting is constantly changing best if viewed larger :)
Shot this in Manual Mode using bulb setting Focal length at 17mm ISO of 1600 Exposure time at 7 sec Ev at 0 F-stop at F11
Fantastic work Chris! I’ve been trying to experiment with fireworks shots myself. This years the area I was set up in turned out to not be where the fireworks were. I got a nice street light in my shot, so I just packed it up.
thanks tony!! and that is a bummer!! hey..street lights if shot the right way can look good tho, specially if there is fog!
I agree about using the bulb setting, Chris. I haven’t used it very much, and have had mixed results. You’ve done a bang up job here though. This looks fantastic!
This is great Chris, you captured a wonderful shot of the fireworks. I just tried photographing them this year for the first time. It was a fun learning experience for me too.
thanks so much everyone, it was a challenge, i had alittle practice the night before, and i was happy getting just 10 good shots….lol its something i do plan on getting down tho, very unique way to shoot, a challenge!
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This is really an amazing capture, Christopher! The fireworks details are superb AND you’ve captured the surroundings too!
glorious capture, wondrous imagery, and colours. Love fireworks, these came out a treat!!! hugs
You’re not kidding these shots are hard to get BUT you have mastered your craft Christopher!!
I love the reflection and how the ground is lit up from the fireworks and of course, the explosion itself is PERFECT!! Woohoo Baby!!
this is excellent Christopher..gorgeous
veeery pretty.
Fantastic work Chris! I’ve been trying to experiment with fireworks shots myself. This years the area I was set up in turned out to not be where the fireworks were. I got a nice street light in my shot, so I just packed it up.
thanks tony!! and that is a bummer!! hey..street lights if shot the right way can look good tho, specially if there is fog!
– Christopher Ewing
This is fantastic Chris!! I love the way the green grass is lit up by the fireworks, which by the way, you have captured so beautifully!!
I agree about using the bulb setting, Chris. I haven’t used it very much, and have had mixed results. You’ve done a bang up job here though. This looks fantastic!
This is great Chris, you captured a wonderful shot of the fireworks.
I just tried photographing them this year for the first time. It was a fun learning experience for me too.
thanks so much everyone, it was a challenge, i had alittle practice the night before, and i was happy getting just 10 good shots….lol its something i do plan on getting down tho, very unique way to shoot, a challenge!