Australia Day 1
Top Ten in Alphabet Soup group Challenge Feb 09
Nikon D60, 18-55mm. Focal length 24mm. F/11, 8secs
Didn’t realize till 5 mths after this was taken that a technique I’d read about and tried on this occassion actually worked. I have just found the photo stats, which suggests to me it did work. Couldn’t find anything around that time as I’d had the computer reformatted
Many thanks to Nigel Donald for sharing how to use a bit of cardboard and a long exposure
Australia Day fireworks from the Northside of the River, just as it was getting underway.
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JRobin Whitley
Wow what a GREAT capture. What is “Australia Day”?
Claire Farley replied
Thank you Robin. A good reference can be found here Thousands line the Swan River and King’s Park for good vantage points for our fireworks. Many make a complete day of it. Some setting up camp early in the morning and making the most of the day. My son was interviewed several times during the day by news crews and radio stations for his efforts on his camp set up. He had all the comforts of home including a pool set up on the back of his Ute and a large freezer full of ice (make from home) to keep the pool water cool. My other son was not so lucky he got arrested and had to leave! Mum had to go in a drive the Ute safely home…young fellows and too much drink!
WayoftheWarrior
Awesome
barkeypf
Excellent!
Peter Zentjens
Beautiful fireworks shot!
Caterpillar
What a great picture!! Fabulous!
Peacefulwarrior
Beautiful Clare and very quick… I was up there all day but went home around 5pm, had enough LOL
Claire Farley replied
It can be a long tiring day…depending on what you are doing. I didn’t get to Langley Park till later as I was lucky enough to be watching the partial eclipse of the sun through a telescope around 5pm…and taking photos of it. The drive home from the fireworks was a good one…first time my son has ever let me drive his beloved 4WD Ute!!!
Thank you muchly for your comment. Bound to be a few more of the sky show soon. Was rather surprised I hadn’t seen some posted by the time I got home, talked with my boys, then got on the computer after they hit the hay.
Philip Golan
Fabulous shot Claire.
Marvin Collins
Beautiful imageClaire!!
EOS20
Nicely captured! It was a great show wasn’t it!
MelanieSpeaks
Spectacular shot!
krafty
Fantasic capture Claire,I hope you have enjoyed this spectacular day.Brilliantxxxxxxxxxx
bill oneil
fireworks, sunset, city lights….this has it all…brilliant work Claire….an instant fav.
Loreto Bautist...
Stunning night shot…luv it!!!
SharonD
Beautiful colours and capture Claire.
Steven Pearce
Go AUSSIE!
Carol Lewsley
Awesome shot of the fireworks Claire
John Pitman
Very nice Claire. You certainly got a full frame of fireworks. Well done. John
GailD
Captured well Claire. Gorgeous colours.
Tparker
Beautiful Claire
SPQQKY
A super shot….got em all… :)
Gordo’
Troy W. Smith
Awesome shot Claire.
Peniwise
This is by far the best fireworks shot I have seen yet.
David George
This is really good work. Nice job.
debsphotos
Fantastic capture Claire!! Ha..ha..you sound like you’ve got son’s like me!!! Keep us on our toes!!..*-)
Elana Bailey
Sensational shot, Claire. Love it. Well done. An instant fav.
bevanimage
Spectacular, Claire, and beautiful colours. Brilliant work – one of the best firework displays I’ve seen.
Johnsart
Great shot Claire. Love the colours.
Barbara Brown
Great night cityscape and fireworks capture! Wonderful
karenuk1969
Brilliant capture. Fireworks are so hard to photograph & you’ve done a superb job!
Eva and Klaus ...
Wow Claire, this is afantastic work!!! Is this a layer or did it really happen in one moment? I ask because I add a wor kto my portfolio about new years eve in Tenerife! But i had to layer the work 4 times to get a spectacular work. Anyway, this is a fantastic work!!!
Claire Farley replied
Thank you. I haven’t Lent to do anything sophisticated as what you describe. This was one of my first shots while trying to get the correct exposure for the scene. Pleased you thought of my work as ‘fantastic’
helmutk
Awesome shot !
Peter Hodgson
That little D60 is certainly doing the job for you. this is how i think the fireworks should look. great stuff.
Teresa Zieba
Beautiful work. My daughter attended Australia Day celebrations a couple of years ago and had it recorded on tape. Very impressive fireworks you have there.
DonDavisUK
Congratulations your wonderful work has been featured in Alphabet Soup for the letter F. Please don’t forget to enter it into the challenge. Well Done! Your host, Don
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EarthGipsy
Fabulous image – Congratulations on the well deserved Feature!
Rachel Stickney
Fantastic capture! Love it! Added to faves. Congrats on your feature! :-)
Cheryl Lunde
Awesome! Instant fave ! Congrats on the feature!
Robert Case
Absolutely Beautiful -
Colleen Battis...
splendid :)
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
wow so sweet, wonderfull magic, hey you really can get some wonderfull shots, its like if the sky is flowerish,,!!good work!!
and hey long time no see!!!! in my gallery
Anne-Marie Lad...
Ah yes… beautiful capture that brings many sweet memories of Australia Day in Kings Park. Thank you for sharing!
Marie Sharp
CONGRATULATIONS ON PLACING IN THE TOP TEN IN OUR CHALLENGE: THE BEST OF F FOR ALPHABET SOUP!
Claire Farley replied
Thank you Marie. Wonderful warm news! It was a spectacular night of fireworks.
Claire Farley
I’d like to thank anyone and everyone that either viewed, favored, made comments or voted…Cheers Claire
Marilyn Harris
Congratulations Claire on your fabulous work being featured in the Top 10!! x :o)
Jason Connolly
Fantastic shot, well done..
keleka656
I had to visit your gallery and find this so I could see it larger. An enviable shot, indeed! So many times I have tried to capture fireworks with absolutely no luck. Great shot Claire!!
Nigel Donald
Nice effort
Gerry Danen
WOW!!!
Rany Lutz
Fantastic!!!
Linda Jackson
Totally super Claire! Excellent work! Take care, Linda
Maria Moro
Please consider one of your artworks for our Fireworks Challenge
Claire Farley replied
Thank you Maria….will do
Kurt Golgart
Fantastic shot. Not at all like most of the firework shots you normally see with one or two – this really stands out. Bravo!
Daniel Fitzgerald
Awesome shot, looks absolutely fantastic