Krusty79

Yes, I have one and I burned my hand holding it on a sunny day. You have to be very careful with them when it's sunny. I mostly use mine at night.

Thanks, those were shot at the A's game July 3. They have a fireworks show about once a month after A's games. The next one is after the July 20 game after they beat the Giants.

I don't know what level you want to do this, but here is an article from one of the masters - https://waynepinkstonphoto.com/Equipment-for-Night-Photograph

Generally, you're shooting for the web, so you don't need a real high end camera. Full frame is overkill IMO. Any decent mirrorless or APS-C camera will do. You'll need an ultrawide lens and ...

Thank you Alex, stargawker & Vlinderstruik. If you get some good ones on the 4th, post them! I know the county fair around here has nightly fireworks. If you have a chance to practice somewhere, it ...

Thank you, that effect is produced when you start the shot out of focus and bring it into focus during the explosion.

Years ago, I was on one of the main hiking trails among the redwoods in Sequoia Natl. Park and spotted a black bear, foraging and minding its business. I watched it walk near a path and people ...

That is why I got the 10-18 ultrawide (Canon). I kept wanting to shoot wider than my kit lens would allow. Now, my 10-18 is my default lens for landscapes. And I do not believe that "zoom with your ...

Thank you for the comments. Here's how I do it: Of course, I have my camera on a tripod. I used a wired remote shutter. I use Bulb mode and shoot around f/7.1 - you can experiment. Manual focus. ...

I don't shoot "normal" fireworks. I use the technique of either starting the shot at the start of explosion out of focus and quickly bringing it into focus during the explosion or vice versa. It ...

A pair of bald eagles that started nesting at a local elementary school a few years ago. More have been appearing in the Bay Area in recent years after decades of no sightings.

Light painting on another level! Love the creativity :-D

Are you cropping your images? All of mine are heavily cropped. I would also suggest shooing RAW to give you more leeway in PP.

I always enjoy viewing Sabrina's edits. I've never seen anyone get offended about it and most OPs like her versions better too.

To me, the Grand Canyon is all about wide open spaces, so I don't understand why anyone would shoot in portrait mode. It feels too confined on the sides to me.