On my last trip to Walt Disney World, I went light by only bringing the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens. At 28mm this lens is not as wide as I would like to photograph Illuminations, I found this pleasing composition back when photographing at last December’s All Ears event.
Illuminations Holiday Tag at 28mm.
Nikon D750/28-300VR, 6s, f/11, ISO 100, EV 0, 28mm Focal Length, Tripod.
As you can see there are a few fireworks at the top giving a nice framing effect.
Just before the grand finale, I took this “fast” photo. Being in Bulb mode, this was a very quick open and close of the shutter.
Illuminations Holiday Tag at 28mm.
Nikon D750/28-300VR, 3/5s, f/11, ISO 100, EV 0, 28mm Focal Length, Tripod.
The next frame was totally blown out as the air was filled with white fireworks.
Even though I did not have the best lens with me, I made the best of it by finding a composition I liked. Hope you did, too. Click here to see a wider view of Illuminations.
Hi,
Your photos are amazing.
I was given a Nikon Coolpix as a birthday gift and have had no luck taking pictures either at night or for fireworks…is there a setting that I should be using so the pictures aren’t “moving”? It’s a very basic digital camera and sorry to say that I have a very basic understanding of how to use it!!
Any tips would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Thank you!!!
Scott replies: Check out Lisa’s blog posts as she was our P&S expert here.