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Discussion on: Image 294 - "The Bombs Bursting In Air"

Discussion, revisions and constructive criticisms of Image 294 - "The Bombs Bursting In Air"

Original - Camille (cnut)
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Photographers Note:
Independence Day
Strongsville, Ohio
7/4/2005
Image Details:
CameraKonica Minolta » Dimage Z3
Original Date2005-07-04 21:58:40
Focal Length5.859375 mm
Aperturef 8
ISO50
Exposure Time40/10 sec
FlashNo Flash
TripodYes
[Full Exif]
Camille (cnut)
Msg: #10


July 6th 2005
15:57:46
I feel that the hook effect on the steams was caused by shake.  It is even more noticeable in this picture.

What do you guys think?

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Camille (cnut)
Ben Wouters (baw)
Msg: #11


July 6th 2005
20:30:49
Nice shots Camille. If the exp.time is about as long as the original pic i doubt it's shake. Looks more like gravity pulling the higher steams back and the lower steams accelerating down.
About IS, see this link for Nikons system. At the end they have something to say about VR (=Nikon IS) and tripods.
Conclusion = it depends ;-)
Camille (cnut)
Msg: #12


July 7th 2005
01:24:45
Thanks for the link and input Ben.  I wonder if there is also a difference in how stabilization is handled, mine is in the camera not the lens.  I can see how leaving IS active can be beneficial but I do wonder how it can be detrimental.  I know with my camera it can slow down acquiring focus and getting the shot off.  This is a good question.  
Adrian Warren (AdrianW)
Msg: #13


July 9th 2005
18:06:17
Very nicely done - your exposure is pretty close to perfect here!

I agree, the kinks in the trails are most likely a combination of gravity and wind. Nothing wrong with them technically.

About the only thing I might do is adjust the black point ever so slightly - the background isn't quite 100% black :)

I've posted a few fireworks shots in the past on other sites, this is my favourite:
Fireflower

There's also some good advice about shooting fireworks here, I should know - I wrote it ;)
Tips
Bob Wallace (BobTrips)
Msg: #14


July 9th 2005
23:27:20
Say Adrian, willing to contribute your firework tips to the Members Helping Members forum?

Adrian Warren (AdrianW)
Msg: #15


July 10th 2005
12:51:14
<looks blankly at Bob> There's a MembersHelpingMembers forum? News to me, I think... Oh well, learn something new everyday ;)
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