I attempted, for the first time this past 4th of July, to capture some “good” shots of the fireworks. During most years, the photographic efforts of random point and shoot cameras were slightly lacking. Camera shake, high noise, over blasted flash. It’s a nightmare shooting with a capable camera in near darkness let alone trying to time the light bursts and have the frame end up in focus with less than adequate equipment.

It was challenging, but at the same time a good amount of fun.

4th of July 2010 in Connecticut. That’s going to be a good time of year for me. I’m planning a series of firework spectacular photo shoots at some of the premiere firework shows in Connecticut. I have a better understanding of what it takes to get a good photo in these conditions and an even better range of gear to use this time out. I’m looking forward to some dazzling photos in a few months!

For now, I hope you find some of these to be a satisfying morsel before the main course is served a little later this year.