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  • Walt Disney World, December 2005.  I did not want to carry a tripod so I found a small statue and carefully braced the camera against it for several time exposures. I believe this was taken at f8, 1/5 second exposure, ISO 100. Camera was a Minolta/Konica D-image Z3 point and shoot. On fireworks photos, it helps to experiment with white balance settings if your camera has them. I think I was using the color balance setting for flourescent lights to make this image. The incandescent light setting also works good. The best technique is to start shooting at the first part of the show and check your results often to get your settings correct. By the time the show's intensity increases toward the end, you will be ready with the proper exposure and shutter speed, plus you will have your aim and timing down better. The biggest fireworks usually go off higher in the air than the others, so aim high!

    Walt Disney World, December 2005. I did not want to carry a tripod so I found a small statue and carefully braced the camera against it for several time exposures. I believe this was taken at f8, 1/5 second exposure, ISO 100. Camera was a Minolta/Konica D-image Z3 point and shoot. On fireworks photos, it helps to experiment with white balance settings if your camera has them. I think I was using the color balance setting for flourescent lights to make this image. The incandescent light setting also works good. The best technique is to start shooting at the first part of the show and check your results often to get your settings correct. By the time the show's intensity increases toward the end, you will be ready with the proper exposure and shutter speed, plus you will have your aim and timing down better. The biggest fireworks usually go off higher in the air than the others, so aim high!

  • The ghost town of Bodie, Calif. near Mono Lake on the eastern side of the Sierras. Also in the vacinity of Mammoth Lakes.

    The ghost town of Bodie, Calif. near Mono Lake on the eastern side of the Sierras. Also in the vacinity of Mammoth Lakes.

  • Town of Niagara on the Lake, Canada, near Niagara Falls,  October 2007. This was taken just before sunset in heavy shadows, and HDR imaging was used here to bring out the shadows under the porch and in the foliage.

    Town of Niagara on the Lake, Canada, near Niagara Falls, October 2007. This was taken just before sunset in heavy shadows, and HDR imaging was used here to bring out the shadows under the porch and in the foliage.

  • Chapel door at Mission Espada, San Antonio, Texas. If you love wood and stone surfaces with tons of character, a tour of the four main Spanish Missions around San Antonio offers a lot to enjoy.

    Chapel door at Mission Espada, San Antonio, Texas. If you love wood and stone surfaces with tons of character, a tour of the four main Spanish Missions around San Antonio offers a lot to enjoy.

  • Covered bridge in Northern Ohio. You can tour the Ohio bridges in October using locator maps and enjoy a wonderland of fall colors in the process.

    Covered bridge in Northern Ohio. You can tour the Ohio bridges in October using locator maps and enjoy a wonderland of fall colors in the process.

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  • Texas sunset at Sonic

    Texas sunset at Sonic

  • Church of Christ Congregation, Medina Square, Ohio, October 2007.

    Church of Christ Congregation, Medina Square, Ohio, October 2007.

  • Houston, January 29, 2010. An HDR image of two bracketed exposures , Sky was overcast with a low ceiling. Aperture was f16 at ISO 100, AV program setting, 16 and 30 second exposures. Taken with Canon Rebel Xti and 18-55MM non-stabilized kit lens.

    Houston, January 29, 2010. An HDR image of two bracketed exposures , Sky was overcast with a low ceiling. Aperture was f16 at ISO 100, AV program setting, 16 and 30 second exposures. Taken with Canon Rebel Xti and 18-55MM non-stabilized kit lens.

  • The 360 degree circular elevated walkway at Allen Center, Houston, Dec 16, 2009. The next photo in this Gallery was taken about where the Christmas trees are, looking back this way, about 6 weeks later.

    The 360 degree circular elevated walkway at Allen Center, Houston, Dec 16, 2009. The next photo in this Gallery was taken about where the Christmas trees are, looking back this way, about 6 weeks later.

  • Taken with Sigma 10-20 MM f4.5-5.6 wide angle zoom lens at full wide 10 MM, using Canon Rebel Xti in AV program. Exposure of one second, f13, ISO 400. This is The Allen Center in Houston, facing east into twilight glow.

    Taken with Sigma 10-20 MM f4.5-5.6 wide angle zoom lens at full wide 10 MM, using Canon Rebel Xti in AV program. Exposure of one second, f13, ISO 400. This is The Allen Center in Houston, facing east into twilight glow.

  • Night falls on Walt Disney World's Main Street USA, December 2005.

    Night falls on Walt Disney World's Main Street USA, December 2005.

  • Jesse Jones Plaza, Houston, Texas

    Jesse Jones Plaza, Houston, Texas

  • Alley Theatre, Houston, 12-16-09

    Alley Theatre, Houston, 12-16-09

  • Light rail passes northbound on Main St. at Lamar St., Houston, 12-16-09

    Light rail passes northbound on Main St. at Lamar St., Houston, 12-16-09

  • Allen Center, Houston, 12-16-09.

    Allen Center, Houston, 12-16-09.

  • Jones Hall, 12-16-09.

    Jones Hall, 12-16-09.

  • Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas

    Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas

  • U.S. capitol building

    U.S. capitol building

  • This is the Disneyworld Castle in Florida. This is a compiled photo of two pictures using HDR technology. One photo was adjusted for the proper sky exposure, one for the castle itself. A normal photo taken like this (after sunset and up into the twilight sky) will either show the sky correctly and show the castle in heavy shadow, or show the castle nicely and wash out the sky with overexposure. An HDR program takes more acceptable pixels from each photo and blends them into one image.

    This is the Disneyworld Castle in Florida. This is a compiled photo of two pictures using HDR technology. One photo was adjusted for the proper sky exposure, one for the castle itself. A normal photo taken like this (after sunset and up into the twilight sky) will either show the sky correctly and show the castle in heavy shadow, or show the castle nicely and wash out the sky with overexposure. An HDR program takes more acceptable pixels from each photo and blends them into one image.

  • EPCOT, New Year's Eve, 2005. The loud reports that usually end a fireworks show are numerous super rapid, deafening "cannon" type noises in quick sequence, lasting a second or two. This special holiday burst must have gone on for 7 to 10 seconds or more, and stunned the packed crowd into thundering applause.

    EPCOT, New Year's Eve, 2005. The loud reports that usually end a fireworks show are numerous super rapid, deafening "cannon" type noises in quick sequence, lasting a second or two. This special holiday burst must have gone on for 7 to 10 seconds or more, and stunned the packed crowd into thundering applause.

  • Courthouse in Town Square in Medina, Ohio, October 2007

    Courthouse in Town Square in Medina, Ohio, October 2007

  • Allen Center, Houston, 12-16-09

    Allen Center, Houston, 12-16-09

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