POTW - Fireworks Friday!!

I've always loved fireworks! It's really nice to see some high quality fireworks! These photos are very beautiful.

 

Nothing beats taking fireworks photos with little to no people around, that's why I like the Oddessy Bridge. Great shot Dennis!

 

I have to agree with Dennis about the Feel the Force package. For the parade it is not bad if you are one of the first to get in. For fireworks, not so much, but the desserts and drink are fantastic.

 

Here is a photo from the Feel the Force viewing area of the Symphony In The Stars fireworks. Follow the link on flickr to see four other views of the show including the one Dennis has shared here.

Feel the Force Fireworks by Scottwdw, on Flickr

 

Nice shot Scott! I can see from the two shots posted, hanging on the path to EPCOT give a better perspective.

 

John, check out the post for three other locations. The one just outside the Main Entrance is becoming a favorite. If DHS was to start hosting more fireworks, I think they need to think about replacing those tall palm trees to open up the sky more over the BAH.

 

Here is mine from the article:

Fireworks Friday by Dave Kliment | ExploringWDW, on Flickr
22sec. At f16

And another one of my favorites:


Fireworks Friday by Dave Kliment | ExploringWDW, on Flickr
27sec. At f14

 

Sweet shots Dave! What ND filter did you use? How long was the exposure?

 

Thanks John! I updated the post above with the exposure info. ISO for both was 200. I was in a hurry to set up so when the show was over I realized I used my polarizing filter instead of the new ND8 I purchased for this trip. I just checked and the CP is about 2 stops.

 

Thanks for the info Dave, I never know what to use and get all flustered if I dont like what I see. The shows are only so long.

 

Thanks Dennis. I just wish there was better lighting on the foreground. You dont get any fill from the fireworks from outside the park...

 

Here is one from the FP+ location in the rose garden. As usual, since we didn't arrive at the check in location 30 minutes before the fireworks, all the best locations were already taken. This was the best view of the castle I could manage.

Fireworks Friday by Dave Kliment | ExploringWDW, on Flickr

 

Looks like DHS will be hosting more nightly fireworks shows this summer via the Frozen juggernaut.

Outside of Disney and around Syracuse, the fireworks displays are a bit less sky filling so I use Bulb mode and build up multiple shells over a long exposure. Here are a few from last night's LEON Day Festival. This was taken over 10 seconds.


LEON Day Fireworks by Scottwdw, on Flickr

 

Nice one @Scottwdw. Funny how you can go to Disney and take a 10 sec. shot and have 20 bursts in the frame and then shoot your hometown fireworks and get 2. We'll be in WDW in August to check out the Frozen Fireworks Spectacular, so we're looking forward to that. Looks like a lot of other entertainment too that should help keep the summer crowds entertained at Studios.

Here is another from outside Studios of Symphony in The Sky...

Fireworks Friday by Dave Kliment | ExploringWDW, on Flickr

 

Very nice shots Scott and Dave!

@ExploringWDW , when in August will you be there? We are traveling from the 6th-15th.

 

Thanks John!

We'll be down the 21st through 27th. Bummer we'll miss you. We will be down for October though!!!