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14-AUG-2005 Jerry Curtis

Fireworks "on the Fly"
by Jerry Curtis

Maybe stretching the theme a little, but this was taken hand-held very much "on the fly". The organizers started the display without much notice so I didn't have time to set up a tripod. The bursts were going off right over our heads, so I just kept panning with the fireworks as they were leaving the ground (like a trap shooter), and firing an instant before I thought the burst was about to happen. I did get a few keepers (though a little shaky).

A couple more here: http://www.pbase.com/icicle50/sunsets_and_sunrises

Sony DSC-V1
2s f/8.0 at 7.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time14-Aug-2005 22:30:57
MakeSony
ModelDSC-V1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length7 mm
Exposure Time2.50 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balanceincandescent (3)
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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mlynn 23-Aug-2005 01:58
Jerry, this is a fabulous and feathery shot! Beautiful colors. --Melanie
Guest 17-Aug-2005 22:15
Very ELECTRIC COOL! Nice job!
Sony Forums Challenges16-Aug-2005 03:00
Jerry, I really like the interesting pattern you captured here...nice contrast with the black background. A number of the trailers look like feathers...and add even more to the aerial display. Looks like your "on the fly" technique was successful. Nice capture. MFC
Helen Betts15-Aug-2005 21:22
Jerry, nice color and composition and good work without a tripod! Clever title as well :-). Helen
Guest 15-Aug-2005 21:08
You achieved a neat look without your tripod, Jerry, and the "trailers" really stand out against the dark background. Bev
Carmen15-Aug-2005 18:55
Beautiful (and fireworks DO fly, so...) I love all the colorful trailers shooting out from the central explosion; the effect you've achieved is quite unique.