The Official non-auto Image thread

Torqueguru · 13th October 2009, 02:46

@Zblue
wow! that first shot of the kid is awesome.

@TSK
Brilliant exposure.

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Regards,
Mukul.

meghan · 13th October 2009, 03:59

@Mukul - is this the air show they had at SF yesterday(11th Oct)?

Nice pics!

PiranhaBoy · 13th October 2009, 08:57

Nice pics Mukul!!

Here's one of my air show pics:

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more pics @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/piranhaboy/

ZBlue · 13th October 2009, 10:37

Some from my Ladakh gallery :

phamilyman · 13th October 2009, 10:41

Folks,

Need your ideas and thoughts on capturing Diwali. I've realized that unless well set, the 500D can massively let me down (wrong focus points/white balance etc). Hence, i want to make sure I don't make a fool of myself.

So want your ideas on:
a. Fireworks - the prescription is Aperture around f/8, Shutter speed : ~30 seconds and hence a tripod is a must.

Wider focal lengths are preferred.

b. People - think candid shots of people playing with fuljhadis/crackers etc

Want to discuss here because TBHP has a very kickass set of photographers even though I know we're not a photography forum here! And we're addicted to TBHP!

all - thanks in advance

sushrutha · 13th October 2009, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Folks,

a. Fireworks - the prescription is Aperture around f/8, Shutter speed : ~30 seconds and hence a tripod is a must.

Wider focal lengths are preferred.

Have to agree here, fstops anything in range of f/8 will give good exposure.
But the shutter speed seems to be a bit long to capture fireworks photo.
Bring it down around 5-10 secs.
Proper ISO settings, below 1so200 will give very less noise images.
Make sure you adjust the EV properly.
As always tripod is a must.

ZBlue · 13th October 2009, 11:02

As you've said a tripod is a must. You can try setting the focus to infinity for consistency..another tip is to use the bulb mode and covering the lens in between the fireworks flashes.. that way you can get multiple fireworks in one shot. A remote shutter release also comes in handy.

Finally, remember not to overexpose

mobike008 · 13th October 2009, 13:17

Me thinks even a continous shooting mode would also help if the exposure is set to 5 Secs or less to capture repeated firework display

greenhorn · 13th October 2009, 13:36

my canon digicam has a fireworks mode

Samurai · 13th October 2009, 13:57

The fireworks thread is merged since we are keeping only 3 threads on photography. We are still an automobile forum.

Meanwhile, there are two kinds of fireworks photography. Almost all fireworks tips on the Internet refer to long distance photography of huge fireworks display. And it is pretty easy too. The other kind is the personal fireworks in your home or street. Now that is lot more difficult. Focusing and exposing becomes a real nightmare.

Try to capture a rocket or a flower pot.

mobike008 · 13th October 2009, 14:56

Fort Aguada Beach, Goa on a dark gloomy afternoon

Torqueguru · 13th October 2009, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by meghan

@Mukul - is this the air show they had at SF yesterday(11th Oct)?

Nice pics!

Yup, its the same.

One bird shot from me. Critique awaited.

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Regards,
TG.

PiranhaBoy · 13th October 2009, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

Yup, its the same.

Critique awaited.

TG.

Excellent shot, nice DOF and composition!!

Here is my birding shot:

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fazalaliadil · 14th October 2009, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

Yup, its the same.

One bird shot from me. Critique awaited.

Regards,
TG.

TG,
True life in the photograph, good left to right composition of the seagull and white standing against the dark background. Expected from you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiranhaBoy

Excellent shot, nice DOF and composition!!

Here is my birding shot:

PiranaBoy,
Nice shot of the vulture, if you don't mind, had it been in potriat format, I think it would turn out better.

My Bird shot.

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fazalaliadil · 14th October 2009, 11:00

Last evening shot from my bed room window with a 400mm.

13th October 2009, 02:46	#6721
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	@Zblue wow! that first shot of the kid is awesome. @TSK Brilliant exposure. Regards, Mukul.

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PiranhaBoy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 208 Thanked: 3 Times	Nice pics Mukul!! Here's one of my air show pics: more pics @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/piranhaboy/

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ZBlue BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 97 Thanked: 157 Times	Some from my Ladakh gallery : Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

13th October 2009, 10:41	#6725
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,673 Times	How to capture Diwali & Fireworks? Folks, Need your ideas and thoughts on capturing Diwali. I've realized that unless well set, the 500D can massively let me down (wrong focus points/white balance etc). Hence, i want to make sure I don't make a fool of myself. So want your ideas on: a. Fireworks - the prescription is Aperture around f/8, Shutter speed : ~30 seconds and hence a tripod is a must. Wider focal lengths are preferred. b. People - think candid shots of people playing with fuljhadis/crackers etc Want to discuss here because TBHP has a very kickass set of photographers even though I know we're not a photography forum here! And we're addicted to TBHP! all - thanks in advance

13th October 2009, 11:02	#6727
ZBlue BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 97 Thanked: 157 Times	As you've said a tripod is a must. You can try setting the focus to infinity for consistency..another tip is to use the bulb mode and covering the lens in between the fireworks flashes.. that way you can get multiple fireworks in one shot. A remote shutter release also comes in handy. Finally, remember not to overexpose Attached Thumbnails

13th October 2009, 03:59	#6722
meghan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View Posts: 113 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	@Mukul - is this the air show they had at SF yesterday(11th Oct)? Nice pics!

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mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,996 Thanked: 17,123 Times View My Garage	Me thinks even a continous shooting mode would also help if the exposure is set to 5 Secs or less to capture repeated firework display

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greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	my canon digicam has a fireworks mode

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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,005 Thanked: 49,738 Times View My Garage	The fireworks thread is merged since we are keeping only 3 threads on photography. We are still an automobile forum. Meanwhile, there are two kinds of fireworks photography. Almost all fireworks tips on the Internet refer to long distance photography of huge fireworks display. And it is pretty easy too. The other kind is the personal fireworks in your home or street. Now that is lot more difficult. Focusing and exposing becomes a real nightmare. Try to capture a rocket or a flower pot. Last edited by Samurai : 13th October 2009 at 14:02.

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mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,996 Thanked: 17,123 Times View My Garage	Fort Aguada Beach, Goa on a dark gloomy afternoon Attached Thumbnails

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fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 677 Times View My Garage	Last evening shot from my bed room window with a 400mm.