How to Photograph Fireworks
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
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Capturing fireworks with the camera is a challenge that can be mastered with the right equipment and settings on your camera. The following images will guide you to capturing fireworks this Fourth of July weekend.
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Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.
Equipment needed:
- Camera: Either point-and-shoot or an SLR.
- Tripod: To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
- Flashlight: To see the camera settings in the dark.
- Wireless Trigger: Not necessary but it helps to prevent camera shake.
There are plenty of spots to check out fireworks around the area Wednesday night—just check out our list and pick one close by.
Have a fireworks photo to share? Upload it to our Pics & Clips gallery on Patch!
What are your tips for taking photos of fireworks?
Tell us in the comments.
Dan Reynolds
7:18 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
http://m.gizmodo.com/5923208/how-to-take-photos-of-fireworks-with-your-phone?utm_source=Gizmodo+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f0879b16f1-UA-142218-3&utm_medium=email
More depth, plus good ideas how to shoot with a camera phone..