Cambridge Firework Display

Last night was the return of a free firework display in Cambridge after a three-year wait and was witnessed by a large crowds despite the rainy conditions.  

Cambridge Fireworks Plus Wind, Rain and Zoom Lens

The forecast had 'promised' rain at 7pm and, yes, as the display started so did the rain. It was difficult to keep the lens dry but, in some cases, I felt it added to the compositions. There was a fairly brisk breeze and, for some shots, I also zoomed my lens holding the wide or narrow position for a couple of seconds. (24-70mm equiv, iso 800, f11-f22, 1 sec to 7 secs)

 

Toft Village Fireworks

Great display of Fireworks at Toft last night on a beautiful starlit evening. Taken with a fisheye to give a feeling of the crowd enjoying the display.

Firework Display

 Having missed other firework displays this year, I was delighted that Center Parcs put on a tremendous show last evening - one of the best that I have seen live. These are all straight shots on Fuji Nex other than taking out a post bottom right. The first shot is their test firing - for them to test the wind direction etc; for me to test exposure - 15sec at f3.5 iso 400 - a bit too bright but I do like the sky colour. During the main display, I used 0.4 sec and let the camera meter (f value f4-f7.1) I will probably take out the blue fountain light as it does take the eye.