This gallery shows some fireworks shots taken in two different years. The first two were taken in 2009 and the remainder in 2011. The technique was the same but the exposure setup was different. In both cases I use a lockable remote cable release and set the focal distance and aperture manually. I then hold the shutter open until a display is made and then close it. Hence, the exposure times as shown in the EXIF information vary somewhat. The intent in the 2009 shots was to have only the fireworks shown. This year I decided that showing a bit of background ambient light surroundings added to the feeling of "being there". The first of the 2011 shots was just one I made to establish the proper aperture for background exposure. Hope you enjoy these.