Celebration of Lights 2007 - Canada

It was a lot of fun, not only was the shoot fun and exciting, but also the bros and sis that were there with me waiting since 5:00pm.. it was fun boys and gals... thanks!

Since it was my first attempt to capture fireworks, obviously there are lots of ways for improvements. It was harder than I thought: the exposure, the lighting, the timing that each bomb explodes, the framing to make the photo less boring etc...
wa... all of these will happen in split seconds! Imagine how accurate I have to be for each shot!
Here are some sample pictures... those that can show... hahah. Enjoy.
By the way, just want to thank you Don for sponsoring his tripod : P

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
0.77 sec f8 @ 32mm, iso 400

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1.1 sec f8 @ 23mm, iso 400

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
2.3 sec f13 @ 28mm, iso 400

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/2 sec f13 @ 30 mm, iso 400

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1.7 sec f13 @ 34mm, iso 400

Should the aperture set to larger? should the ISO be jagged up further to 800? How can I improve the framing when all there we can see is the stunning "light"? Seems like some images are not as sharp as I think, may be the shutter release was pressed for too long? huumm.. something to think about.

New Baby Outdoor Test

I took some candid shots during lunch time today. I seldom can enjoy the beautiful scene of the Art Gallery whenever I crossed it to and from work. It has a nice fountain definitely! And the sky - just superbly blue! (sorry the image size was shrunk... will fix later)

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/200 sec f11 @ 17mm, iso 200
(ooo... I freezed the water droplets! sharp lens!)

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/125 sec f11 @ 38mm, iso 200

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/250 sec f11 @ 22mm, iso 200

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/200 sec f11 @ 17mm, iso 200

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/40 sec f11 @ 23mm, iso 200
(obviously I didn't check my shutter speed and aperture when taking this shot... see how soft it went)

New Baby - 17 55 2.8 Test Shot

My long awaited lens has finally reached me today (too bad it didn't came before the shoot, but I am glad it didn't coz I still need time to master it). Anyway, just want to post some test shots for evaluation.

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8G ED-IF AFS DX
1/4 sec f2.8 @ 38mm, iso 800

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8G ED-IF AFS DX
1/15 sec f2.8 @ 45mm, iso 800
(Look @ the Bokeh!! Sweet!!! heeheehee)

A & H snaps

Just finished a wedding shoot. I think I did a bad job, but my wife reminded me of how amateur I still am... o well... just couple of snaps, will post more once the job is delivered and asked with permission.

The journey to capturing moments

It is going to be a long journey to learn how to capture moments. Here is some candid shots in one Sunny July.