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Editors' Picks: Fireworks Photography

by Photo.net Editorial, July 2011 (updated August 2011)


Fireworks: Independence Day, Canada Day, Bastille Day, July brings us many reasons to celebrate with this very ancient Chinese invention.

The Photo.net editors selected a these Photo.net images highlighting interesting and creative ways of photographing fireworks. Long shutters, tripods, bright splashes of color, multiple exposures, and infinity focus are some of the common themes here. Many of our talented photo.net professional and enthusiast photographers have demonstrated their skills with capturing these photographs. We invite you to discuss these selected Fireworks Images in the comments section below.

martin ellis - Spreeworks martin ellis View Portfolio (150 images)
Lex Jenkins - Sweeping Exits from "Painting With Fire" series - Handheld slow shutter speed multiple exposures of... Lex Jenkins View Portfolio (330 images)
Riccardo Mirasole - Fuochi 3/09 San Marino Riccardo Mirasole View Portfolio (388 images)
John Zager - DCJuly4th-5879 John Zager View Portfolio (115 images)
Gene Thornton - Fireworks Gene Thornton View Portfolio (108 images)
Jerry Litynski - A red aerial burst - early 4th of July fireworks Jerry Litynski View Portfolio (4259 images)
Rodger Baker - UCFW_9 Rodger Baker View Portfolio (76 images)
Yannik Hay - Editors' Picks: Fireworks Photography 2011 Fireworks at the Lake Leamy Casino-Hilton Complex. Yannik Hay View Portfolio (486 images)
Gallego Caldas Jordi - Hunting fantasies. Gallego Caldas Jordi View Portfolio (315 images)
Anushila Shaw - Fireworks 5 Anushila Shaw View Portfolio (57 images)
Nestor Botta - Fun with fireworks Nestor Botta View Portfolio (237 images)
Tony Azzopardi - Fireworks 5 Tony Azzopardi View Portfolio (253 images)
Maurizio MARCHETTI - Malta International Fireworks 2010_30apr2010_0566-2 Maurizio MARCHETTI View Portfolio (20 images)
Eldad Oz - DSC_4175.JPG Eldad Oz View Portfolio (27 images)
Jeff TSENG - New Year's Eve fireworks in Seattle Jeff TSENG View Portfolio (1 images)
Chantelle Melzer - New Years Fireworks 01 Chantelle Melzer View Portfolio (154 images)
Devon Derksen - The Big Event Devon Derksen View Portfolio (204 images)
Debra Trean - Fireworks Abstract Debra Trean View Portfolio (195 images)
Umer Nizar - Fireworks Umer Nizar View Portfolio (312 images)
John Riherd - Fireworks 2 John Riherd View Portfolio (41 images)
paul bradley - finalnikkifire paul bradley View Portfolio (36 images)
Tim Holte - Refreshment stand under heavy fire Tim Holte View Portfolio (1380 images)

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The photos in this article have been selected by a team of photo.net editors. All photos are copyright the photographer, and may not be used without written permission.

Article revised August 2011.

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Daniel Simionescu , July 25, 2011; 12:41 P.M.

You got me with this selection! I'm a big fan (who isn't?) of fireworks. My favorites are John Riherd, Chantelle Melzer and Debra Trean.
Congratulations to all: "pick-ers" and photographers :)

Jose Luis Cordova , July 30, 2011; 07:53 P.M.

I'd like to share my dandelion!

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JOONG-IL KIM , September 16, 2011; 08:07 P.M.

Wow.. It's Awesome


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