the 4th

I always forget to read up on the best settings for capturing fireworks until it's too late! And of course I'm never in a place where I can use a tripod.  I experimented with really slow shutter speeds, higher ones, and ones in the middle. It's been interesting to see the results.

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/60

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/100 

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   0.8

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/13

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/60

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/40

I will admit that I enjoyed taking these. Our 2 year old Addie, on the other hand, decided it was safest to return to her car seat and wait out the VERY loud fireworks there! Right as they started the finale, my camera battery died. There was no more! Thankfully, I did get the one above right as it died. I hope you had a blessed 4th!