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Shutter speeds and boats . . .

July 27, 2012 by Barb 15 Comments

Our lakeside community has a summer picnic every year. It starts out with supper – hot dogs, hamburgers, beans and cold salads. Ice cream and cookies soon follow.

All the kids run around like crazy – chasing each other, or swimming or sliding on the slip-n-slide – they simply have a blast!

The adults have a few drinks and lots of conversations. It’s a great way to catch up on what everyone has been up to.

The evening ends with a spectacular – and I mean spectacular ($10,000.00) fireworks display. Yes, you read that right! Some watch from shore but most people cruise out quietly on the lake and sit and watch from their boats. It’s quite the experience.

I had planned to set up my tripod on shore and shoot some great prize-winning photos . . . but the pull of the beautiful, calm, and glassy lake overrode my desire . . . and this is what you get whilst sitting on a boat that is gently rocking . . . hmmmm, maybe I can call it ‘art’?

I love how the lake shows up in this one:

Truth be told, I had my shutter speed too slow as well . . .

Oh well, maybe next year?

 

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  1. TexWisGirl says

    July 27, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    i think they’re very cool! and even better that you enjoyed the experience while it was happening!

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  2. Connie Smiley says

    July 27, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    That’s art, most certainly, Barb. I especially love the last one!

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  3. ginanorma says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    sounds like a fun time and you got some cool shots of the works:)

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  4. NatureFootstep says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I think your shots is great. When you shoot fireworks at very short speed your result is only dots. Not very fun.

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  5. Nadege, says

    July 28, 2012 at 5:27 am

    I think you have captured some amazing images.

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  6. Marissa @Life On Our Mountain says

    July 28, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Beautiful shots! I especially like that first one :-)

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  7. Evelyn S. says

    July 28, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Very artsy, Barb! I’ve been unable to capture fireworks….and lately, I haven’t even gone to a fireworks display. ;-)

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  8. Dina Lettre says

    July 28, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    This year I used a tripod for the 4th fireworks and it was so much easier. Still, yours are lovely…almost like they are dancing!

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  9. Carol says

    July 28, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Sometimes we get a unique image when making do with what we have. Then when doing and using all the right stuff, we can’t seem recreate the effect.

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  10. Bruce Clark says

    July 28, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Your firework shots were good. It does take a lot of practice and using different shutter speeds and f/stop settings. Once you find the settings you like the best your all set.

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  11. RedWillow ~ a Beauty seeker says

    July 28, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    They are wonderful . I have never been able to do this but have only tried a few times. Your brave.

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  12. geetlee says

    July 28, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    i kinda like these shots just as they are :)
    we are going to watch fireworks tonight here in Vancouver. I don’t have a tripod so I think I’m not going to bother taking my camera..
    xo

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  13. Madge Bloom says

    July 29, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Sounds like a good time… Thank you for sharing on WTS#41!

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  14. Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography says

    July 31, 2012 at 3:45 am

    I like your slow shutters. It is creative and not the same old boring pics.

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  15. Jeanne says

    August 2, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I think that these turned out great! It is art…. Happy to be your new follower!

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