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Published: 2008-09-21 16:51:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 296; Favourites: 7; Downloads: 0
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Description Still working on getting that perfect fireworks shot. Not there yet, but I'm getting closer. This is my favorite from this year's tries.
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Comments: 13

akpanda [2008-10-08 21:41:24 +0000 UTC]

You are getting better, Bruce. Each year, your newly uploaded firework shot is my favorite. This year is no exception.

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badman22 In reply to akpanda [2008-10-20 22:11:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Amanda! I hope that progress continues through next year too.

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FlashKid105 [2008-09-22 03:47:45 +0000 UTC]

Nice one, Bruce.



I think you could very well call this a perfect shot if you wanted to, because in all honesty, it is (to me, anyways). I had my digital PowerShot with me at this year's 4th of July fireworks, and I got ONE shot that I really liked.

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badman22 In reply to FlashKid105 [2008-09-24 01:46:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! But hey, one shot is better than none. I've done that before. Try and remember what you did right and what you did wrong and give it another try next year. That's what I do.

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akcattykit [2008-09-22 02:40:32 +0000 UTC]

This is fabulous, Bruce! Mine were ALL duds!

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badman22 In reply to akcattykit [2008-09-24 01:45:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Carole! I know how that goes. I've taken plenty of dud fireworks shots. The problem with fireworks shots is I only get one chance a year to practice. I'm sure you know what I mean.

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akpanda In reply to badman22 [2008-10-08 21:18:21 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, and when we do, it's hardly dark enough for it to be worth it.

(and if it is, it's just too darn cold!)

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badman22 In reply to akpanda [2008-10-20 22:15:46 +0000 UTC]

I guess I live just far enough south for dark and cold to not be a problem in July.

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Misantropia [2008-09-21 19:43:56 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful light and colors.
Nice photo.

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badman22 In reply to Misantropia [2008-09-24 01:39:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Misantropia In reply to badman22 [2008-09-24 12:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Don't mention it.

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DoubleTake [2008-09-21 19:10:15 +0000 UTC]

This is an excellent shot! The color and clarity are both great! I've always had trouble getting the vibrant colors in fireworks to remain as vibrant in my shot...and I still haven't figured out the key. Any suggestions?

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badman22 In reply to DoubleTake [2008-09-24 01:44:05 +0000 UTC]

I had my ISO set @ 800. This way the shot is quick and doesn't get overexposed. But it's a compromise solution. The high ISO also adds a lot of grain. Luckily it didn't show that bad in these shots (I know you didn't see the others, so you'll have to take my word for it). But then again, I was hand holding my camera. If I had a decent tripod (I can't seem to find the barely functional one I had), I would have probably tried the ISO @ 400, but I won't know what difference that will make until next year...hopefully.

Thanks!

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