This is truly beautiful--there's almost a whimsical quality that completely sets it apart from a lot of the imagery usually associated with the 4th. Gorgeous!
Alec
· 5 months ago
HI Sarah,
Thanks for following the blog and for the kind words. Your comment was interesting, and for any of us who shoot its a mystery which image will have appeal and for whom. I'm not sure how I feel about the image yet, and boy if there were fireworks there once a week I'd be back shooting it again, changing at least two or three things. So, there it is...the art of creation.
THANK YOU, alec
Kevin Hawkins
· 5 months ago
Great shot, Alec. Double exposure? HDR? Whatever you did, it worked great!
Alec
· 5 months ago
Hey Kevin,
Thanks for the kind words. It was really a lot of luck. Single exposure (if I had a Nikon to make it easy I would definitely try a double...thought about it). ISO 200, F/4, slightly underexposed and then worked well in the raw converter. A bit of exposure adjustment, blacks adjustment, a little fill light. Nothing special, just started with lucky timing (which meant hammering the shutter as fast as I could) and a decent exposure.
As always, thanks for being here.
cheers, alec
shannon
· 5 months ago
Georgous!
Alec
· 5 months ago
Hi Shannon,
THANK YOU. But what do think of the picture? hahahahahahahaha,
Hope you're feeling better by now????
Cheers, aLEc
Amy
· 5 months ago
Exciting and original!
Where is that aqua light coming from?
Alec
· 5 months ago
Hi Amy,
The aqua light is coming from the Science Museum, I believe. After opening up the exposure in the raw converter I began pulling color with a "Selective Color" layer in photoshop.
Cheers, Alec
Kimberely
· 5 months ago
AJ,
I love this shot! You should have text me, I was on my dad's boat near Harriet Island watching from the water. I had a fun time experimenting with shooting the fireworks. I am curious if you have a methodology. I love how you have captured the reflections on the water and detail in the boats.
KG
Alec
· 5 months ago
Hi Kim,
I knew you were down there! I forgot my phone or I would have tried calling you. As to the picture, I had no methodology. I shot a little "underexposed" to make sure I had what i wanted in the fireworks and just did good work in the raw converter.
Talk to ya soon. Alec
Deb
· 5 months ago
Very cool pic, Alec! I love the glow of the lights as they reflect off the river.
Alec
· 5 months ago
Hi Deb,
Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. I trust you had an excellent weekend. Our mutual friend, JC, and I had a great 20 mile ride in thunderstorms. It rocked, literally. :)
All Comments
Thanks for following the blog and for the kind words. Your comment was interesting, and for any of us who shoot its a mystery which image will have appeal and for whom. I'm not sure how I feel about the image yet, and boy if there were fireworks there once a week I'd be back shooting it again, changing at least two or three things. So, there it is...the art of creation.
THANK YOU,
alec
Thanks for the kind words. It was really a lot of luck. Single exposure (if I had a Nikon to make it easy I would definitely try a double...thought about it). ISO 200, F/4, slightly underexposed and then worked well in the raw converter. A bit of exposure adjustment, blacks adjustment, a little fill light. Nothing special, just started with lucky timing (which meant hammering the shutter as fast as I could) and a decent exposure.
As always, thanks for being here.
cheers,
alec
THANK YOU. But what do think of the picture? hahahahahahahaha,
Hope you're feeling better by now????
Cheers,
aLEc
Where is that aqua light coming from?
The aqua light is coming from the Science Museum, I believe. After opening up the exposure in the raw converter I began pulling color with a "Selective Color" layer in photoshop.
Cheers,
Alec
I love this shot! You should have text me, I was on my dad's boat near Harriet Island watching from the water. I had a fun time experimenting with shooting the fireworks. I am curious if you have a methodology. I love how you have captured the reflections on the water and detail in the boats.
KG
I knew you were down there! I forgot my phone or I would have tried calling you. As to the picture, I had no methodology. I shot a little "underexposed" to make sure I had what i wanted in the fireworks and just did good work in the raw converter.
Talk to ya soon.
Alec
Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. I trust you had an excellent weekend. Our mutual friend, JC, and I had a great 20 mile ride in thunderstorms. It rocked, literally. :)
Cheers,
alec