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How to Photograph Fireworks

A photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera.  Here is a short tutorial (scroll through the photos above) to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.  

Ocean City's is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. The display will be launched from a barge off the Ocean City Music Pier between Eighth and Ninth Streets. The best viewing spots will be the beach and boardwalk between Fifth and 14th streets.

Equipment needed:

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  • Camera: Either point-and-shoot or an SLR.
  • Tripod: To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
  • Flashlight:  To see the camera settings in the dark.
  • Wireless Trigger: Not necessary but it helps to prevent camera shake. 

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