Last week's theme was "Light". Since the 4th of July holiday was this week, I knew that I'd be taking photos of the fireworks on Saturday so that's why I'm late in posting. Every year, my sister and BIL put on quite a show and this year's was pretty awesome. The kids used the ultra long sparklers while we waited for dusk to arrive. And then the show began. I had a heck of a time getting shots of the fireworks...my camera does not like to focus in the dark so I set it on "infinity" and hoped for the best. I had to experiment quite a bit with the exposure and finally got a few decent looking shots right near the end of the show.
For those interested in camera settings, I shot this handheld using my Canon 24-70L at 25mm, ISO 400, 1/20 at F2.8.
Are you doing your own Project 52 or Project 365/66? If so, please post a link to your images in the comments below. :)
Beautiful shot! I've never tried to photograph fireworks but I imagine they'd be super tricky. Great work!
Posted by: Samantha Parks | 07/09/2012 at 08:22 PM
Love this! I absolutely love fireworks shots and this one is great!
Posted by: Beth P | 07/10/2012 at 08:09 AM
Wow Kim, that's amazing!
Posted by: Ellie | 07/10/2012 at 08:36 AM
That is an amazing shot! So jealous that you can light off your own. They are banned here. :(
Posted by: Kelly Q | 07/10/2012 at 12:01 PM
wow Kim, this is amazing!!
Posted by: dalia | 07/11/2012 at 08:41 PM
WOW, that was handheld! Great job!
Posted by: Britt Anderson | 07/13/2012 at 10:07 AM
this is stunning!! it's been so long since I've had a chance to catch fireworks on the 4th.
Posted by: jules | 07/14/2012 at 01:47 PM
Fireworks are so tricky, especially handheld. Great shot!
Posted by: beth | 07/15/2012 at 10:04 PM