Grapevine fireworks extravaganza

[bigv616]

took them from the bank close to Sliverlake Marina. Hope you like them.
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[JohnT]

I really like #4. It has the best reflection. Good job!

[PaulP]

I like number 6. I really like the reflections in the water that really adds to the pictures.

[bigv616]

I wish I could put Gaylord Building into the frame, but it is impossible to do it from my position

[RDM]

Originally Posted by PaulP

I like number 6. I really like the reflections in the water that really adds to the pictures.

I agree, the water adds a sense of atmosphere. Nice job!

[RobyMD]

I like them all. I'm also curious how you were able to leave the shutter open so long without seeing a lot of movement in the fireworks burst. Was it not very windy or did you do some clean up in Photoshop, both or neither.

Also I assume you shot manual what made you change the settings up and down?

I'll be shooting some tonight and can use some pointers.

Great shots.

[Daniel Bates]

The water reflections are great - nice work!

[bigv616]

Originally Posted by RobyMD

I like them all. I'm also curious how you were able to leave the shutter open so long without seeing a lot of movement in the fireworks burst. Was it not very windy or did you do some clean up in Photoshop, both or neither.

Also I assume you shot manual what made you change the settings up and down?

I'll be shooting some tonight and can use some pointers.

Great shots.

I shot them in bulb mode, f16, shutter speed from 3"-7" on a tripod. I also used remote cable release. As far as PS, other than adding some contrast and USM, I didn't clean anything. It is not windy too. This was my third time to shoot fireworks, I learned from past, not try to catch too many bursts, it will overexpose the frame and look messy too.