1 f18 18mm ISO800 EV-2 S
I wanted to share attempt #2 of fireworks photography. This time was more of an impromptu display, catching the Pittsburgh Pirate’s infamous SkyBlast while leaving Stage AE last week.
In other words, I was stuck without my tripod and remote.
Trying to avoid camera shake was a challenge, but one I was well aware of before I started. I tried to combat it by using a shutter speed of only 1 second (as opposed to 3 -5 I was using with the tripod), and propping my elbows along the parking garage’s 9th floor balcony.
1 f14 18mm ISO800 EV-2 S
1 f22 18mm ISO800 EV-2 S
Which worked out ok, I got a few good images from a very large batch. But let’s just say I’m not parting with my tripod and remote any time soon …
the dSLR newbie 
Gorgeous shots! I shot some fireworks recently and I’m still paying the price for being a newbie. Shooting that without tripod and remote is awesome. As I’m on cofee most of the time there’s no way I was able to shoot this without my three legged friend.
You made me laugh with that coffee comment, I know exactly what you mean (which is why I made the switch to tea!). I’m finding fireworks to be a fun challenge to try to capture lately. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Nice job, even without the tripod… but you’re right, don’t part with it too quickly! I was reading that 4 seconds is about right – tripod and remote are a must!
Thanks! I knew I had to try, the scene was just too pretty. And I couldn’t imagine hand-holding a camera for 4 seconds! Tripod a must indeed 🙂