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rdking647

(5,113 posts) Fri Jul 5, 2013, 11:27 AM Jul 2013

abstract firework

tried a couple more abstract firework shots last night. I got one that i really like.

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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rdking647/9216406346/]DSC_8329[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/rdking647/]rdking647[/url], on Flickr

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abstract firework (Original Post) rdking647 Jul 2013 OP

Ohhhhhh...this is really nice! Callalily Jul 2013 #1

I really like this Mz Pip Jul 2013 #2

heres how its done rdking647 Jul 2013 #3

Exploding chrysanthemum. Very pretty. Solly Mack Jul 2013 #4

Callalily

(14,889 posts)

1. Ohhhhhh...this is really nice!

Reply to rdking647 (Original post)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 01:14 PM

Jul 2013

Reminds me a little of a sea anemone.

Mz Pip

(27,445 posts)

2. I really like this

Reply to rdking647 (Original post)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 08:28 PM

Jul 2013

And the ones from your other post. What did you do to create this effect? It's just gorgeous.

rdking647

(5,113 posts)

3. heres how its done

Reply to Mz Pip (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 11:22 PM

Jul 2013

its a 2.5 sec exposure.
i use manual focus.
i start with the burst severely out of focus as i open the shutter. then with the shutter open i quickly focus

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

4. Exploding chrysanthemum. Very pretty.

Reply to rdking647 (Original post)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 11:40 PM

Jul 2013

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