Community Corner
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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