New photos with a BANG !

Moments ago I just posted a new weekly photoalbum
on a different site.
All those photos in this album were taken by me
during the first week of July this year.
The album contains 20 nature photos AND
73 photos of fireworks taken during the July 4th weekend.

I like to take fireworks photos for several reasons.
First each firework is fairly unique.
Sort of like ink blots, people can often see different
things in them.
Secondly, they can be a challenge.
Most fireworks photos are not difficult at all.
You use a tripod. Set the shutter speed to be
between 1 to 2 seconds. Use a remote shutter release,
either a cable, or electronic.
Point the camera in the direction of where the fireworks go off.
And wait for one to go off. Viola !

However, I do things a lot different to get full frame dramatic color.
I get up close. So close, that I often get rained upon by burning embers.
I follow the firework up from the ground to
where I THINK the firework is going to go off and then I quickly
lock down the tripod and hit the remote shutter release.
Admittedly, many times I miss.
But those I do get are much more pleasing to me.

Don't worry I won't post 73 here. laugh
However, here is one.
As usual, you will have to click on it to see the whole photo.

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Now, I'm going to do something different.
I'm going to let YOU decide, which photo I will post on here next.... probably tomorrow.
Most votes win, otherwise I'll decide if there's a tie. tongue

You choices are;

A) Another different double firework photo
B) A chipmunk dining on a flower
C) A close-up of a bumblebee on a flower
or
D) A dragonfly on a wheat.

YOU make the call ! cheers
You can only vote once. tongue
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Comments (26)

Hi and love, to Jim and all
Its beautiful,i cant expaline it how? thanks
Please Jimy dont get up close and so close,Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase, and so put a helmet on ur head, he he he
Fireworks are wonderful i know that but noisy, nosiy, he he he
Okay now my choice, HUUUUUUUUUUUUM;
I love all, but i can only vote once , well another different double firework, tha tha thanks, love uuuuuuuu
Hi G wave
I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I don't think a helmet was necessary,
but a hat might be a good idea for next time. thumbs up

1 vote for double firework next. writing
Sorry to be different Goody but hit us with a Bumble Bee Jim..NO EMOS Must be on strike!!!
OK P. Got it. writing

FW - 1
BB - 1
Another fireworks photo for me jim.

Have you any photos of lightning bolts?
Hi Jim.
Nice Photo.

Ru4: I love lightening bolts.

I have a few stunning pics of a lightning storm in Cape Town last year
RU - I've been reluctant to take my camera & equipment out where it can get wet or near electrical shocks.
You might like this one though (it isn't mine).

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OK writing

FW - 2
BB - 1

Hey C wave
I'm glad you enjoyed it. tip hat
Jim...Dragonfly please, love the color of their wings!!...and very nice pics!!!
Thanks S. I'm glad you enjoy them tip hat

OK writing

FW 2
BB 1
DF 1
A bumblebee please...
Hey T wave

writing

FW 2
BB 2
DF 1
A dragonfly on a wheat.
love dragonfly :-)
BTW nice shot!
its a perfectly captured.
U used tripod for that?
Thanks J. tip hat
Yes, you have to use a tripod for fireworks,
because the shutter speed should be slow.

writing

FW 2
BB 2
DF 2

confused A three way tie.
Who will be the potential tie breaking vote ? dunno
A Bumble Bee Please Jim..
OHHH!! and did I mention a Bumble Bee ???
BB has got 4 votes now, so where is the bumblebee...."waiting anxiously"
THATS IT ????? OK Lightning !!!
Oh shoot, somebody is upset that you changed your vote !

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It's every man for himself ! uh oh
Youd think it was Lightning if they got you in the AZZ..!!!
The world isn't all that dangerous Jim.It took me 55 years to get bitten by a Spider !!!!Ha Ha!! Make your own EMOs (GROG)
perfect shot Jim, add one point to FP. applause
Thanks Oly wave

FP confused Did you mean FW ?? dunno
It's 3 am. WAY past my bedtime. So, I'm headed to bed now.
See you in the morning. Eveyone behave. scold and watch out for those bees ! laugh
ohhhh yeah, of course, cross out the point to FP add it to FW pl..
wow 3am? you're very cool Jim peace...it's almost morning so you can stay here with us laugh...if u like of course.
Too late. I went to bed Oly. sleep

So, in the final tally, FW wins 3 to 2 to 2.
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