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342. Fireworks in the Wind

2009.10.24








A disappointing set; as it has been whenever I've tried shooting fireworks.

Lessons:

1. Get there early. Both to get a better view, and to avoid missing half the display setting up.
2. When watching fireworks in windy conditions the wind isn't really apparent because we compensate for the movement. The camera doesn't though. Sometimes it gives a pleasing effect, but more often it spoils an otherwise good shot.
3. Try using a longer lens and zooming in more rather than keep going for the same panorama. More variety of shots would be more interesting.
4. I'm sure Mr Freud would make something of the fact that I keep typing fireforks instead of fireworks.
20 Comments
jrregaldie Well, I wouldn't call it disappointing, in fact, I would say that there are a number of this pictures that I would qualify as more than decent
I specially like #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6, and I like them a lot actually :-D
jrregaldie · 2009-10-24: 15:55
tedbarlow Marvellous Jon, great to see you interpreting movement so well :-))
tedbarlow · 2009-10-24: 17:19
Nubster Don't feel bad, I've been typing "photoglob.com" to log in. Enjoyed these, especially # 1 & # 6 - the feathering gives a nice 3D effect.
Nubster · 2009-10-24: 19:47
MarieZ I like that set!
MarieZ · 2009-10-24: 20:24
smbunation You may be disappointed, but I think these are great. Is that a 90 degree drop on that roller coaster?! Awesome.
smbunation · 2009-10-24: 21:44
jet28 Fabulous! #4 is amazing!
jet28 · 2009-10-25: 02:08
Kozuka Amazing set!!
Kozuka · 2009-10-25: 02:26
boszorka65 Excellent shot. Congratulations Jon. Thanks for sharing:)
boszorka65 · 2009-10-25: 03:09
onlyricky How can you say disapointative!? O_O
To me they are gorgeous!
onlyricky · 2009-10-25: 04:05
nikito Very, very beautiful!!!
nikito · 2009-10-25: 06:33
dontblink I enjoyed them, works well over the carnival.
dontblink · 2009-10-25: 07:24
lookagain Disappointing in what way? These are absolutely stunning!!! I love how you combined the carnival lights with the fireworks....overall just fantastic scenes, Jon!!
lookagain · 2009-10-25: 07:45
urmysunshine Awww, come on; I LIKE your fireforks!!!~ I like the way when the wind catches them it looks like wild hair day; and I like the way the carnival lights randomness really seems to make the fireworks have the same charm and happiness- don't be so hard on yourself!
urmysunshine · 2009-10-25: 07:57
thebronzebow You might be disappointed, but I really like 2 and 3. Nice work.
thebronzebow · 2009-10-25: 11:15
Ryana After reading your lessons I understand your disappointment but when I look at the pictures I am very impressed, your results are not bad they are so very nice!!!
Ryana · 2009-10-25: 11:35
somogyvari Amazing shots!
somogyvari · 2009-10-25: 16:25
eternity65 WOW, great set, whatever you might think of them yourself.
eternity65 · 2009-10-27: 17:38
Julias365 Thanks for the tips. Will give it a go this fireworks night. What does it say about me if I always type firmworks?
Julias365 · 2009-10-28: 12:07
nunuinpictures Wait a minute...
Maybe your original idea was differetn from the results... but I think this set is very COOL!
nunuinpictures · 2009-10-28: 12:24
chrisbuchan so beautiful
chrisbuchan · 2009-11-05: 17:58
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