It's that time of year in the US - Fireworks!

[klsbear]

Once again I'm going to try my hand at getting some good Fireworks shots. We're lucky enough to have a pretty decent view of a nice display from a neighboring country club right from our backyard. Makes it easy to set up my tripod without crowds. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed hoping the clouds don't move in.

I found these two posts with tips - I'll be studying these to refine my skills!

Thread from Johnny (jjvera00) with link to Canon tips (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48552&highlight=fireworks)
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Thread from JoeM with link to Scott Kelby tips (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48552&highlight=fireworks)
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[Wendy]

Do let us see some of the shorts that you take :)

Wendy

[jjvera00]

I'm hoping to tread the waters of fireworks taking as well.

[christellf]

Can't wait to see some fireworks photos.
Went to the thread from JoeM. He hasn't posted in a long time. I miss seeing his submissions. Has anyone heard from him? Hope he is ok & just too busy to post.
Good luck with the photos.
Christell

[jjvera00]

Here's another link that a friend placed on my Facebook page.

http://photofocus.com/2009/07/03/10-fireworks-photography-tips/

[Diana]

I'm going to try photographing fireworks for the first time tonight or tomorrow night and looked at quite a few sites with advice... here's a couple of the best ones I found (IMO):

http://enticingthelight.wordpress.com/

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/fireworks.htm (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/fireworks.htm)

Diana

[LeeOtsubo]

See my post under Techniques.