July 4th, fireworks, SW Florida

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We went to the annual Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda fireworks show, over the Peace
River. Some what smaller show this year, our town, like most, are having to cut back.

All shot with 7D | EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, and this was the first time, this camera
has been on a tripod.


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[Ratickle]

Some cool shots Frank. I've never tried to shoot fireworks, have to test it out sometime...



Lightning is tough. I've tried that......

[Donskihp]

Nice! Looks like you timed you shutter speed just right

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Some cool shots Frank. I've never tried to shoot fireworks, have to test it out sometime...

Lightning is tough. I've tried that......


Thanks, and yes, getting the exposure correct with the rapidly changing light
conditions, is tricky.


Nice! Looks like you timed you shutter speed just right

Thanks, but next time I will try a longer exposure, I will start the shot a bit
sooner, to catch more of the trail, and I will work on eliminating the camera
shake.

All in all, this was the first time I had this camera on a tripod, and I am
reasonably pleased with the results.