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On the Fourth of July (and many other special occasions), grand and glorious fireworks bloom across the sky like magnificent nighttime flowers.
We've all seen, and admired, great pictures of fireworks. Now you can take fireworks pictures that are every bit as crisp and thrilling. For best results, you'll need these tools:  Camera A single-lens-reflex (SLR) camera lets you take exposures lasting one second or more. However, if you don't have a SLR camera, you can use a digital or a snapshot camera that allows quarter-second exposures. Tripod Fast Negative Film (ISO 400 or 800) or a Memory Card with Plenty of Storage Wide-Angle and Telephoto Lenses (Optional) |
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| How To Shoot Fireworks |
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A fireworks display is like a glowing pen that will "write" to your film or memory card if you give it enough time. Once the fireworks begin to explode, simply keep
your camera's shutter open long enough for that "pen" to write its signature.
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Decide whether you want the fireworks to dominate your pictures, or whether you
also want to include a foreground of buildings, trees, or people. Wide-angle and
telephoto lenses allow more versatility in composing your picture.
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Okay, the crowd has gathered, the kids have started to settle down,
and the sun has slipped below the horizon. In a few minutes the
fireworks will start. Get ready to take your pictures now! How To Shoot Fireworks |
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