LaidOutInLavender

4th of July Fireworks

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fireworks #1
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fireworks #6
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fireworks #9
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Danette heart
Danette heart
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Hello friends, sorry I have not been around too much lately. I have tripped over something and fell into a puddle of sad. ;-( I do this every once in a while, just get a little sad, feel a little down, lay on the couch a little more than usual. I am sure many of you know what I am talking about, the place where you just don't have the energy to do anything besides click the TV remote. I am hopefully waking up from it now. *crosses fingers*

Here are a few photos from my 4th of july. We went to my MIL's home and my BIL blew up stuff. Haha! We played with light and sparklers. Fun Stuff for me! I will be back tomorrow to read up on you all, see how your holiday was.

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Robbbiedobbbie
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*faints with visual pleasure*
gcgal
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((Hugs)) Lav....hope you're feeling more with it soon. What tips would you give for taking fireworks photos? They look brilliant, I love the heart too, that's so cool.
LaidOutInLavender
Thanks Karlos!
LaidOutInLavender
Oh Where did I put those smelling salts!!!
Thanks ;D
LaidOutInLavender
I used this recipe
Set ISO at 100
use tripod
f stop set in between 8-14 (I think I used 14)
set shutter speed to "bulb" which means the shutter stays open for as long as you are pushing the button down, as soon as you release the shutter will close.
I would push the shutter open just before they let themselves out of the canisters (When I saw my BIL run from the sparks) Keeping it open for all three explosions that are set to explode one after the other. that way I would have all three in the same frame. I have lots to fine tune here, but this was my first time shooting fireworks and I think it went well!
Empress Nasi Goreng
Those are fantastic, Lavender. Sorry you are feeling blue. Hope you are feeling better soon.
homebody
Warm wishes for feelin' better very soon. (The photos are very cool!)
LBeeeze

These are MAGIC !!! Awesome !! You did you such a great job !!!

Hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself.

Lucy
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I was sad last week too. I was worried a real depression was starting. I also felt weak as a kitten physically. I had "fuck with me" written on my forehead too. I had three encounters of the male creepy kind. I'm back to my powerful Valkyrie self today. It is good!

Lucy, who thinks you will rise up stronger

Leila
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thanks for sharing the recipe!! Lovely photos dear. We're having our independence Day as well on 31st August and I cant wait to snap my first firework shots. Yours are Lovely!
Brown Suga'
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Lovely! I love the second pic (Fireworks #6) -- it looks like a palm tree!
Jeff D
watching things blow up is always a good way to improve your mood.

Great fireworks photos. I didn't have a good view of the Boston fireworks this year so most of mine are cut off by buildings :(
Ivysgrandkid
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amazing as always! go you!
Cyanide
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Wow. I wish there were more.
MoonCat
WOW!!!! I think these are the best fireworks photos I have ever seen! They are so crisp and clean! Brilliant and beautiful! (BTW I didn't get to see fireworks this year, sothese are a nice treat, thank you for sharing them.)
Vicola
Those are fantastic!! I've never managed to get decent firework photos but you've captured them perfectly. I'm impressed and also slightly envious!!
Lalla
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these pics are amazing!

hope you feel better soon

gcgal

Thanks for sharing your recipe....for your first time they're mind blowing! I'd put these up on my walls if I took them! Be proud, be very proud, if this is your first attempt, imagine what the next few attempts will be like - OMG WOW!
Nikandra
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AAAAAAhhhhhh!!!!! OOOOOOOhhhhhh!!!!
Flamingo Dancer

Glad you are on the way to recovery. You have been under a lot of stress lately...

Stunning photos!!!

LaidOutInLavender
Thanks Homebody! Are you Packed? Ready to start your vacation season? Show Me graffiti from all over?
LaidOutInLavender
Thanks LBeeez! It was fun shooting them!
LaidOutInLavender
Oh I hope the weight is lifted soon, So Glad to hear of your Rise form the sad! Good For YOu!
LaidOutInLavender
It is SO much fun! ;D Good Luck with yours!
LaidOutInLavender
It does look like something organic that one, I thought Jellyfish, Palm tree works as well!
LaidOutInLavender
Husband wants to go to a professional show next year. It was a lot of fun.
LaidOutInLavender
I may have a few more on my Flickr page, also I am sure that if you type in fireworks on flickr you can see MANY fabulous photos from all over
LaidOutInLavender
Thanks Mooncat! I am sorry you did not get out and see any, I always feel like a kid again when they burst in the sky.
LaidOutInLavender
Tripod is necessary as well as a very long shutter speed, these are the secrets!
LaidOutInLavender
Thank You Lalla! I hope so too! It is frustrating to feel sad over nothing!
homebody
You are welcome! The packing has just begun but I am otherwise ready and looking forward to it.
LaidOutInLavender
Husband wants to go to a professional show next year, these are the ones my BIL bought! I hope he is impressed by them!
Thank You!!!
LaidOutInLavender
Haha! My BIL was giving us a hard time about not ahhing and Ooohing over his presentation, I will tell him he got some from you! ;D
LaidOutInLavender
I am excited for you too! I am a list crazy gal, I would have lists of everything I need taped on my walls, written in dry eraser on the bathroom mirror, and safety pinned to the luggage. I always forget something important, you know, like underwear, or a toothbrush.
gcgal

Yeah that would be cool, we've got a big fireworks thing coming up in about 6 weeks so I might give it a try.


LaidOutInLavender
Make sure your tripod is not in a place where people travel too much, you don't want anyone tripping on the tripod and breaking your camera! Good Luck!
prairieplains
I do know what you mean, and I hope you are freed from the doldrums soon. Sending happy thoughts your way :)
LaidOutInLavender
Thank You VERY much! I feel warmer already! ;)
gcgal
Yeah good point! thanks
none
I dig em!
Skyrat (Gina)
Fantastic shots of the fireworks! I never even thought to take pictures during our display.
LaidOutInLavender
Next time you will! I tend to photograph everything! Haha!
none
Like your cute little rock..... :o)
Da Tin Man

Wow? The fireworks looks awesome. you should sell it as stock pictures and make some money... you got the talent and the ey for these things... keep up the good work..

falcon.kmc
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Wow, what lovely, bright, clear, well-composed fireworks shots! Glad you found the strength to get off the couch to share them with us - we have missed you

(^-^; )/~

LaidOutInLavender
Thanks, I found another at the beach, I may switch them out, the other looks sad though.
LaidOutInLavender
Thanks SO much! I would, but, for some reason my camera got switched from a large file size to a small, I don't remember doing that at all!
LaidOutInLavender
Thanks Falcon.kmc! I will work on uploading some photos today. Maybe ramble a bit about what I have been up to.

LaidOutInLavender
I just posted him if you want to have a look
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Okey dokey..heading up! (just making my follow up rounds right now)
Cap'n Stephel
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Ooooooh! You got some FANTASTIC pics! *pout* Mine don't look like those, lol. Nice job! (I'd favorite this post if the comp I'm on would let me, but it won't. It's the thought that counts, right?)
Zoomdawg
Oh Lavender, these are amazing. So many of your photos really take my breath away, thank you again for sharing with us. But these fireworks photos are just beautiful!
On a separate note, I had a chance tonight to read back a little further...I finally posted a blog today on Vox but it is only a link to blogspot where I actually (finally!) started the real blog, the one that has been running through my mind...
anyway all that is just a babbling thing to say, the blog is basically a note to you and another friend here on Vox.
But tonight I am just now having a chance while the baby is asleep to go back a little further, and I am so very sorry to hear you've been a little down lately. I was there too but am coming out on the other side now. I hope you are saying the same.
P.S. If your SIL scores you as the photographer for her wedding, she is the luckiest bride I have ever known!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would pay you ten times more than the three times more that the stupid student asked for, your photos would still be worth ten times more than that (but that is all or perhaps more than I could afford LOL) -- my biggest regret in recent life is forgetting my camera when I ran to the hospital for the birth of Ayize, and tha is just my regret at missing the chance of my own mega-crappy photos....oh my god, to have your wonderful eye for photos capture a special occasion, ad better yet, her wedding!!!!!
LUCKIEST BRIDE ON THE PLANET!!!!!!!!!!
Do not stress about indoor lighting, etc. if you're able because I know no matter what the lighting, your worries, etc. there could be no better eye behind that camera on her wedding day! I am excited to see your future slideshow!!
Feel better, Lydia! Ayize sends his love too!!
LaidOutInLavender
The thought definitely counts! Thank You!!!
LaidOutInLavender
Thank You So much! And Thanks Ayize! He is seriously the cutest boy! Such a gorgeous child! I am hopping right over to take a look on your blog. ;-)

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