muikabochi 208 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Shiozawa fireworks tonight and Muikamachi later in the week. Looks like it should be clear conditions too today at least. Really enjoyed it last year up and close with the sounds richochet-ing round the valley. One good thing about summer! Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I like fireworks yes. Poor neighbours dogs obviously don't though! Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Where you watching from muika? I feel like I might come over if the tenki is good. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Near Untoan probably, rice field area! Give us a call if you want to join in. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Fun fireworks this evening. It cooled down a fair bit too, so was bearable out there. Beer helped! I wasn't planning on taking any pics, but couldn't resist. 5 minutes pre-study on how to take photos of fireworks So, total beginner stuff But some came out pretty A fun time was had! Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Lovely work Muika It's not easy capturing the majesty of Fireworks on film - your experience and equipment no doubt helps Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks snowjunky.... It was fun and I think I learnt a lot. Basically I had the camera on a tripod, focused to infinity, set it to f10 or thereabouts and gave it 20-30 seconds. Seemed to work for these ones. Will try to be more prepared next time and have a proper go. Fireworks in our valley here are really cool with the mountains on most sides and the sound bouncing off them. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 All those weeks studying the manual was time well-spent!!! Good work Muika! Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Amazing for 5 minutes' study! Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Cool! Thanks for sharing. Fireworks in a few weeks time around here. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 5 minutes well spent!! :thumbsup: Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Pretty good! Lovely colours. Fireworks in Japan are well full on. It might be the most thriving part of the economy! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Very nice, let's fireworks. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks. It was "the fro" (froknowsphoto) that quickly recommended those settings! Maybe 10 minutes but really I just wrote them down and went with it. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Cool pics. What lens did you use for that muika? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 It was the 24-70mm. I actually took the 70-200mm as well in my bag but I just didn't want to be faffing about - the beer and food was good - so it stayed in the bag. Once I had it set up all I did was push the shutter every now and again. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Great Photos again When's the gallery opening. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Been said before by those who know him, and perhaps himself, but I think muika is wary of getting too technical/serious about it all. He obviously has a natural talent, I was there last night and he really did just set it up and click every now and again. I suppose some of the fun could go if too much thought is put into it. Or perhaps the other way round? Whatever, cool pics dude! Had a fun time. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Nice pics Muika! We have lots of fireworks here in Ito over the summer....far too much considering the local economy is in shambles. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Aw, I get a bit embarrassed at all that talk, toka. I do want to improve and learn, just find it find it hard to find the time. It's not what I do, it's my hobby and want to continue just enjoy taking nice pics. I thought Ito might be doing better, isn't it a bit tourist spot? Personally I wish the fireworks were a more intense 30 minutes than one at a time over 90 minutes thing that we often get. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 The Ito fireworks on August 10 each year are one of the more impressive fireworks displays I've been too. Unfortunately, I haven't been around the last few years at that time to enjoy them! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I would say drop by for a few beers BM...but I won't be watching them either as I have a gig ( I don't want to play) that night... Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Aw, I get a bit embarrassed at all that talk, toka. I do want to improve and learn, just find it find it hard to find the time. It's not what I do, it's my hobby and want to continue just enjoy taking nice pics. I thought Ito might be doing better, isn't it a bit tourist spot? Well I reckon you should be the official photographer for the Big G or failing that, at least for the fireworks display at the opening ceremony, whenever that may be! As for Ito, I believe someone blogged about it fairly recently! Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I would say drop by for a few beers BM...but I won't be watching them either as I have a gig ( I don't want to play) that night... I would totally have taken you up on that offer but I'm not going to be around... and neither are you I'll drop you a line next time I'm around. I was actually there today but it was a stealth surf mission as I ducked out of work early Link to post Share on other sites
Error404 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I love fireworks definitely the redeeming thing about summer. Nice photos muikabochi. Link to post Share on other sites
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