bwana
05-11-2008, 07:28 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2879767531_11aae5e305_m.jpg
Considering it's Guy Fawkes does anyone have any tips they want to share?
Considering it's Guy Fawkes does anyone have any tips they want to share?
View Full Version : Photographing fireworks
.Froot.
05-11-2008, 07:53 AM
Only one... make sure you're damn fast :p
I remember trying to photograph the lightning in the Drakensberg once... found it close to impossible. The lightning only had to travel 50-100-odd metres which caused it to be lightning quick, excuse the pun.
I remember trying to photograph the lightning in the Drakensberg once... found it close to impossible. The lightning only had to travel 50-100-odd metres which caused it to be lightning quick, excuse the pun.
ToxicBunny
05-11-2008, 08:12 AM
Damn.. i'd forgotten about this.... will have to make a few stops on the way home I think...
Yuesay
05-11-2008, 08:34 AM
Damn.. i'd forgotten about this.... will have to make a few stops on the way home I think...
Remember to include the ATM as a stop, as you will need money to pay the fine for the illegal shooting of fireworks. ;)
PS - If you were planning to do this far away from a built-up area, then go crazy.
Remember to include the ATM as a stop, as you will need money to pay the fine for the illegal shooting of fireworks. ;)
PS - If you were planning to do this far away from a built-up area, then go crazy.
bwana
05-11-2008, 08:36 AM
Remember to include the ATM as a stop, as you will need money to pay the fine for the shooting of illegal fireworks. ;)I'm sure most cities have specially demarcated areas where it's permitted.
ToxicBunny
05-11-2008, 08:36 AM
This is SA damnit...
We don't pay fines ;)
We don't pay fines ;)
Yuesay
05-11-2008, 08:39 AM
This is SA damnit...
We don't pay fines ;)
Alas, I must agree with you. :(
We don't pay fines ;)
Alas, I must agree with you. :(
Yuesay
05-11-2008, 08:42 AM
I'm sure most cities have specially demarcated areas where it's permitted.
No, Bwana. You must be mistaken this for the US. :D
No, Bwana. You must be mistaken this for the US. :D
bwana
05-11-2008, 08:47 AM
No, Bwana. You must be mistaken this for the US. :DI know CPT does as does PE.
http://news.iafrica.com/features/666753.htm
http://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/Content.aspx?objID=151#A-F
Anyway - since this thread is about photographing fireworks - this thread might be of more interest to you - http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=143921 :)
http://news.iafrica.com/features/666753.htm
http://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/Content.aspx?objID=151#A-F
Anyway - since this thread is about photographing fireworks - this thread might be of more interest to you - http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=143921 :)
koffiejunkie
05-11-2008, 09:54 AM
With Diwali just a week ago and Guy Fawkes approaching, the fireworks in London have been going pretty much non stop. Pity I didn't get around to go shoot some :D
@bwana, I've tried both short and long shutter times. My best shot (and one of few keepers out of about 2000 shots that night) was at 1 second and f/8 with the 24-105L
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2913993275_a368e4febc_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/koffiejunkie/2913993275/)
If I have to think of ways to improve that shot I would go do 1/2 sec and f/5.6, and take it half a second later :) I also tried with the nifty fifty wide open, with a much shorter shutter time, but I was disappointed.
BTW, do they do Guy Fawkes in the U.S.? I'll be there by the time it gets dark :)
@bwana, I've tried both short and long shutter times. My best shot (and one of few keepers out of about 2000 shots that night) was at 1 second and f/8 with the 24-105L
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2913993275_a368e4febc_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/koffiejunkie/2913993275/)
If I have to think of ways to improve that shot I would go do 1/2 sec and f/5.6, and take it half a second later :) I also tried with the nifty fifty wide open, with a much shorter shutter time, but I was disappointed.
BTW, do they do Guy Fawkes in the U.S.? I'll be there by the time it gets dark :)
bwana
05-11-2008, 10:01 AM
With Diwali just a week ago and Guy Fawkes approaching, the fireworks in London have been going pretty much non stop. Pity I didn't get around to go shoot some :D
@bwana, I've tried both short and long shutter times. My best shot (and one of few keepers out of about 2000 shots that night) was at 1 second and f/8 with the 24-105L
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2913993275_a368e4febc_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/koffiejunkie/2913993275/)
If I have to think of ways to improve that shot I would go do 1/2 sec and f/5.6, and take it half a second later :) I also tried with the nifty fifty wide open, with a much shorter shutter time, but I was disappointed.
BTW, do they do Guy Fawkes in the U.S.? I'll be there by the time it gets dark :)Dont be silly. :p
Awesome shot btw.
We're braaiing first tonight so who knows if I'll even make it to the beach for the fireworks! :D
@bwana, I've tried both short and long shutter times. My best shot (and one of few keepers out of about 2000 shots that night) was at 1 second and f/8 with the 24-105L
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2913993275_a368e4febc_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/koffiejunkie/2913993275/)
If I have to think of ways to improve that shot I would go do 1/2 sec and f/5.6, and take it half a second later :) I also tried with the nifty fifty wide open, with a much shorter shutter time, but I was disappointed.
BTW, do they do Guy Fawkes in the U.S.? I'll be there by the time it gets dark :)Dont be silly. :p
Awesome shot btw.
We're braaiing first tonight so who knows if I'll even make it to the beach for the fireworks! :D
koffiejunkie
05-11-2008, 10:08 AM
Coming to think of it, all things considered, there might be fireworks anyway :D
Calico182
05-11-2008, 10:49 AM
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/140/324994705_308f891714_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324994705/) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/324981812_3f54cee4fe_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324981812/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/324991211_57121697ef_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324991211/) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/324993414_c1bacaceeb_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324993414/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/324980896_cb5f8ab4c5_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324980896/)
these are from the opening of season here in PE a year or two back. settings used are ISO200, f/8, 10s and obviously a tripod :)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/324991211_57121697ef_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324991211/) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/324993414_c1bacaceeb_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324993414/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/324980896_cb5f8ab4c5_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324980896/)
these are from the opening of season here in PE a year or two back. settings used are ISO200, f/8, 10s and obviously a tripod :)
koffiejunkie
05-11-2008, 10:53 AM
Nice Calico! It looks like longer shutter times are the way to go...
ToxicBunny
05-11-2008, 11:01 AM
So gonna see If I can get this sorted out for tonight...
Wanna get some good shots.
Wanna get some good shots.
bwana
05-11-2008, 11:08 AM
...
these are from the opening of season here in PE a year or two back. settings used are ISO200, f/8, 10s and obviously a tripod :)Hmm - maybe I'll stick with braaiing tonight, skip the fireworks where ever they may be - and go to the opening of the season instead.
these are from the opening of season here in PE a year or two back. settings used are ISO200, f/8, 10s and obviously a tripod :)Hmm - maybe I'll stick with braaiing tonight, skip the fireworks where ever they may be - and go to the opening of the season instead.
Telkomisaloser
05-11-2008, 11:09 AM
Ahhh.... I got a excellent shot on a sparkler... lemme search for it :D
Telkomisaloser
05-11-2008, 11:11 AM
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2543/88257777ny4.jpg
Found it :D
Found it :D
fxit_man
05-11-2008, 11:13 AM
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/324981812_3f54cee4fe_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324981812/)
For interest sake, how did you get the brake lights of the car on the street like that?
For interest sake, how did you get the brake lights of the car on the street like that?
Telkomisaloser
05-11-2008, 11:23 AM
For interest sake, how did you get the brake lights of the car on the street like that?
Long exposure :D
Here's another shot of mine :D
http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/data/552/IMG_6400_2_Large_.JPG
Long exposure :D
Here's another shot of mine :D
http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/data/552/IMG_6400_2_Large_.JPG
ld13
05-11-2008, 11:23 AM
For interest sake, how did you get the brake lights of the car on the street like that?
mxit_man ;)
Longer exposure time FTW - 10 seconds in this case.
mxit_man ;)
Longer exposure time FTW - 10 seconds in this case.
bwana
05-11-2008, 11:24 AM
[QUOTE=Calico182;2235629]
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/324981812_3f54cee4fe_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324981812/)
For interest sake, how did you get the brake lights of the car on the street like that?10 second exposure :)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/324981812_3f54cee4fe_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324981812/)
For interest sake, how did you get the brake lights of the car on the street like that?10 second exposure :)
fxit_man
05-11-2008, 12:23 PM
Thanks :) That's really cool!
Man.. I really wanna get one of the DSLR's ....What can you guys recommend?
Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )
Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?
Man.. I really wanna get one of the DSLR's ....What can you guys recommend?
Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )
Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?
ld13
05-11-2008, 12:28 PM
Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )
Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?
No not always, no, no and ... no (imo at least). A dslr just provides you with more freedom & control regarding your photos. But they could provide you with better photos if you know your stuff a bit. If you hand a pro a P&S and dslr, he would probably get a better shot with the dslr. Spending time with your camera, imo at least, is better than attending classes. I only say that cause classes == $$. Something I don't have. :p
Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?
No not always, no, no and ... no (imo at least). A dslr just provides you with more freedom & control regarding your photos. But they could provide you with better photos if you know your stuff a bit. If you hand a pro a P&S and dslr, he would probably get a better shot with the dslr. Spending time with your camera, imo at least, is better than attending classes. I only say that cause classes == $$. Something I don't have. :p
chau
05-11-2008, 12:51 PM
Hmm - maybe I'll stick with braaiing tonight, skip the fireworks where ever they may be - and go to the opening of the season instead.
if you go to opening of the season where would u shoot? would you be on the beach front right up on the action? i think there's quite a nice view from Fort Fredrick
if you go to opening of the season where would u shoot? would you be on the beach front right up on the action? i think there's quite a nice view from Fort Fredrick
bwana
05-11-2008, 04:19 PM
if you go to opening of the season where would u shoot? would you be on the beach front right up on the action? i think there's quite a nice view from Fort FredrickI'm thinking about possibly calling in a favour a charter boat skipper owes. :)
Thanks :) That's really cool!
Man.. I really wanna get one of the DSLR's ....What can you guys recommend?
Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )
Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?Out of the box I would say that a point and shoot would take better photos in the hands of a novice but the dSLR's learning curve is on your side.
Thanks :) That's really cool!
Man.. I really wanna get one of the DSLR's ....What can you guys recommend?
Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )
Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?Out of the box I would say that a point and shoot would take better photos in the hands of a novice but the dSLR's learning curve is on your side.
Calico182
05-11-2008, 04:46 PM
I'm thinking about possibly calling in a favour a charter boat skipper owes. :)Out of the box I would say that a point and shoot would take better photos in the hands of a novice but the dSLR's learning curve is on your side.
cool - i also would like to do that ever since going out on a sundowner cruise. also want to try get up on top of the UPE main building and get a wide view of the bay with fireworks in above it. should make for a cool view
cool - i also would like to do that ever since going out on a sundowner cruise. also want to try get up on top of the UPE main building and get a wide view of the bay with fireworks in above it. should make for a cool view
EchoZA
05-11-2008, 05:35 PM
a tripod and a long exposure time, a nice grainy film works as well and even try a few in b&w (you will be surprised) <<< I will be shooting some tonight on 35mm, with a standard SLR no digital :)
chau
05-11-2008, 09:42 PM
I'm thinking about possibly calling in a favour a charter boat skipper owes. :).
ooh thats nice! you'll get some nice shots there. at least there won't be anybody bumping your camera or attempting to steal your gear ;)
how would you get clear shots of the fireworks from a boat? won't the rocking of the boat also affect the pictures?
ooh thats nice! you'll get some nice shots there. at least there won't be anybody bumping your camera or attempting to steal your gear ;)
how would you get clear shots of the fireworks from a boat? won't the rocking of the boat also affect the pictures?
Calico182
05-11-2008, 09:46 PM
ooh thats nice! you'll get some nice shots there. at least there won't be anybody bumping your camera or attempting to steal your gear ;)
how would you get clear shots of the fireworks from a boat? won't the rocking of the boat also affect the pictures?
good point - that's also my only concern with taking pics from a boat - 10 second exposures won't work too well no matter how fancy your tripod is :P need some fancy auto leveling one :)
how would you get clear shots of the fireworks from a boat? won't the rocking of the boat also affect the pictures?
good point - that's also my only concern with taking pics from a boat - 10 second exposures won't work too well no matter how fancy your tripod is :P need some fancy auto leveling one :)
chau
05-11-2008, 09:59 PM
good point - that's also my only concern with taking pics from a boat - 10 second exposures won't work too well no matter how fancy your tripod is :P need some fancy auto leveling one :)
haha the skipper is just going to have to jump up and down to try and counter the rocking of the boat :D
this will be my first time trying this so hope i get some good results :)
haha the skipper is just going to have to jump up and down to try and counter the rocking of the boat :D
this will be my first time trying this so hope i get some good results :)
Kim_Webchick
07-11-2008, 09:09 AM
Wow they really great photos
SecretCode
07-11-2008, 09:23 PM
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/140/324994705_308f891714_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324994705/) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/324981812_3f54cee4fe_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324981812/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/324991211_57121697ef_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324991211/) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/324993414_c1bacaceeb_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324993414/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/324980896_cb5f8ab4c5_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324980896/)
these are from the opening of season here in PE a year or two back. settings used are ISO200, f/8, 10s and obviously a tripod :)
Your shots look good small. You say "Best Viewed Large" on each of them but I see no 'all sizes' button. What's the deal?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/324991211_57121697ef_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324991211/) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/324993414_c1bacaceeb_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324993414/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/324980896_cb5f8ab4c5_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calico182/324980896/)
these are from the opening of season here in PE a year or two back. settings used are ISO200, f/8, 10s and obviously a tripod :)
Your shots look good small. You say "Best Viewed Large" on each of them but I see no 'all sizes' button. What's the deal?
Calico182
07-11-2008, 10:49 PM
Your shots look good small. You say "Best Viewed Large" on each of them but I see no 'all sizes' button. What's the deal?
ah, my bad. i used to provide access to the original full sizes of my images, but then people started using them without asking. so have since restricted full sizes to friends/family only on my contact list.
ah, my bad. i used to provide access to the original full sizes of my images, but then people started using them without asking. so have since restricted full sizes to friends/family only on my contact list.
bwana
08-11-2008, 09:09 AM
ah, my bad. i used to provide access to the original full sizes of my images, but then people started using them without asking. so have since restricted full sizes to friends/family only on my contact list.**Sob** dont you trust us . . . :(
Actually I've stopped uploading anything I dont want misused and anything I do upload is of the lowest possible size/quality. Pity so many people dont respect copyright and think that just because it is online that it is fair game.
Actually I've stopped uploading anything I dont want misused and anything I do upload is of the lowest possible size/quality. Pity so many people dont respect copyright and think that just because it is online that it is fair game.
BigAl-sa
08-11-2008, 09:21 AM
I also only put up pics of 1000 pixels max on the widest side for that reason.
Ou grote
09-11-2008, 07:59 AM
I bought a Sony DSC H10 yesterday.
It has a fireworks mode. :)
*Waits patiently for next Dunhill symphony of fire*
It has a fireworks mode. :)
*Waits patiently for next Dunhill symphony of fire*