Fireworks

[AndrewPE28]

Went to my towns free display tonight. These are the 5 best out of probably 90 shots taken. Hope you like them :

 

[AndrewPE28]

Hi, thanks for the replies. Setting used can be see in my Flickr account, but generally :

F8-F10
2-4 secs
Iso 100
Manual Focus set to infinity
Tripod and remote shutter release (absolute must)

 

[AndrewPE28]

Dont suppose you have this one in a large size do ya ?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2399/1847286113_807efc8331_b.jpg
Would make a nice wallpaper.

Wow i'm flattered . You can get the original sizes at my flickr account.

 

[AndrewPE28]

Basically the following for DSLR but you'll have to experiment with shutter speeds on the night :

ISO 100
Aperture f8 to f10
Shutter Speeds between 2 and 10 secs
All noise reductions off
Manual focus set to infinity
Standard metering (matrix on Nikon)
Shoot in RAW if possible
Tripod (100% requirement)
Remote shutter release ( a must but you can do it by hand or use the self timer)

Really just take loads, try to watch for the rockets going up, then press the shutter and pray

I'm back off out tonight for a paid display which should be excellent, just hope that there is little wind and the sky's clear.

Oh one last tip, try and be upwind from the display to avoid the smoke.