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Fireworks at night

Fireworks at night
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NV100HD, VLUU NV100HD, LANDIAO NV100HD, TL34HD

settings

Aperture f/15.0 ISO 100 Shutter 4/1

upload_date

Jul, 2013

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World At Night

Behind The Lens

Location

During a local celebration in a small village by the sea in southern Italy.

Time

I remember it quite well as I was strolling around without my tireless Nikon D90, instead I was carrying a small Samsung in my beach bag. It was at night, having spent the evening out for dinner I was on a terrace where I could see some fireworks being shot.

Lighting

I noticed the light breeze made the smoke and lights take different shapes, plus the lights in the background served as a context. I took a chance even if the breeze was making the smoke go all over the place.

Equipment

Instead of my faithful Nikon d90 I was carrying a small, pocket sized,compact Samsung which had a manual function to set aperture, ISO and exposure. I used the terrace railing as a ripod and set the camera shutter release timer after manually counting the time between each firework.

Inspiration

I really like local celebrations, I wasn't able to take any photo that day so when I got the chance even from afar, and with a pocket camera, I just followed my instinct.

Editing

No post processing whatsoever.

In my camera bag

The charger ( to avoid panic attacks!), basic filters,the basic 18-55, a sharp 35 mm 1.8 ( my favourite for close up and detail), a 70-300 mm, as to cover more or less what I need, a small torch for light painting.

Feedback

Fireworks are always a first choice, they are absolutely stunning. I personally always suggest a good camera, even a good compact one can make a difference, a tripod or something that can serve as such , a context. I like fireworks in a pitch black serene night but shooting them in a nice context ( by the seaside, with the city in the background, reflecting in the pool) can be a game changer. Always beware of a windy night, it might cause the smoke form the fireworks to mess up your photo completely.

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Fireworks at night

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