World Fireworks Championship - Blackpool

[Ballgirl]

Popped over to Blackpool this evening to see the fireworks and took a few snaps. Over the next few weeks different countries are competing, tonights was Germany.

First time shooting Manual on my camera too.

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[P-e-G-i]

i'm a sucker for a good firework. love No.3

[kBm]

Really like number 2. Well captured.


For info on the rest;

Scotland 5 Sep 2008
DayOpening Times Friday19:30 - 21:00

Canada 12 Sep 2008
DayOpening Times Friday19:30 - 21:00

China 19 Sep 2008
DayOpening Times Friday19:30 - 21:00

Celebration Display and Winners Announcement 26 Sep 2008
DayOpening Times Friday19:30 - 21:00

Build up will commence around 7.30pm Fireworks from approximately 8.30pm All displays subject to suitable weather conditions.

Also, don't forget , the Illuminations will run until the 2nd November.

[Ballgirl]

Originally Posted by kBm

Really like number 2. Well captured.


For info on the rest;



Also, don't forget , the Illuminations will run until the 2nd November.

Really want to see China's entry into the competition. The only think that's putting me off was that the fireworks was only about 20mins.

[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

yes yes yes...nice work

[G@zz@]

Excellent photos, I love fireworks.

Never been to the Blackpool one though, always go to Southport.

This year they are doing the Champion of Champions on Oct 3rd/4th/5th for anyone interested.

[Gingerbillc]

Originally Posted by Gazza-UK

Excellent photos, I love fireworks.

Never been to the Blackpool one though, always go to Southport.

This year they are doing the Champion of Champions on Oct 3rd/4th/5th for anyone interested.

I was going to thankyou for this info until I realised I go away on the 2nd..grrr..then again, it's new years eve every night at Epcot

[G@zz@]

Originally Posted by Gingerbillc

I was going to thankyou for this info until I realised I go away on the 2nd..grrr..then again, it's new years eve every night at Epcot

Don't forget Wishes @ WDW + the new display during summer months @ Universal

[johnaalex]

Very nice shots, but I am now depressed having realised how close we are now to November 5th

Number 2 is ver good IMHO, I like the fact you got the two clusters there.

[Gingerbillc]

Now really impress us all and say you took them handheld!!

[Ballgirl]

I wish I could say they were hand held buy unfortunately not. Cheapo Manfrotto tripod used and a remote shutter with the camera in bulb mode.

[rrfierce]

I'd like to have a go at this myself. Love number 5

[mudstuff]

Really good, I haven't shot fireworks before but think I'll have a go this year as there are 2 good fireworks events near me. Any recommendations on aperture and ISO etc? I assume a relatively low ISO, narrow aperture and use bulb mode to open and close the shutter after the fireworks?

[Ballgirl]

Most of these were shot at ISO 200 (lowest my camera can do) and F11-13 ish. Manual focus to infinity and like you said used bulb mode. Most exposures were about 3 seconds I'd say.

[mudstuff]

Thanks for that, look forward to having a go in a couple months time!