"JiOn" John Salamanca Jolbe Photography...

"JiOn" John Salamanca Jolbe Photography... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/ "...I didn't decide to be a photographer; I just happened to fall into it... The challenge for me has first been to see things as they are, whether a portrait, a city street, or a bouncing ball. In a word, I have tried to be objective. What I mean by objectivity is not the objectivity of a machine, but of a sensible human being with the mystery of personal selection at the heart of it. The second challenge has been to impose order onto the things seen and to supply the visual context and the intellectual framework - that to me is the art of photography -JiOn Wed, 14 May 2008 11:56:32 -0000 Sun, 4 May 2008 13:29:42 -0000 "JiOn" John Salamanca Jolbe Photography... http://images.johnjolbe.multiply.com/logo http://johnjolbe.multiply.com 100 100 Sunset at Cavite City (Teaser only) Watch out for few landscape photo shot's, As I travel and look for best place to shoot landscapes... liked other Photographer's never been too... Naks! Hehehe=) Enjoy! <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=Breakwaterrockssunset-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/Breakwaterrockssunset-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Teleserye <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=Breakwaterrockssunset-3-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/Breakwaterrockssunset-3-1.jpg" border="0" alt="teleserye"></a> Dramatic <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=Breakwaterrockssunset-9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/Breakwaterrockssunset-9.jpg" border="0" alt="sunset luminance"></a> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/51/Sunset_at_Cavite_City_Teaser_only_ Sun, 4 May 2008 13:29:42 -0000 Famous! Hidden Tapsihan Hidden Tapsihan? So named because it is tucked in one of the hidden streets in Kawit near the St. Mary Magdalene Church. But as they say, no good eating place can remain hidden from the persistent gastronome who wants to experience its excellent “TAPA,” or beef jerky and sweet vinegar sauce with onions. The budget for one conscious traveler will be pleased to find out that a complete meal with drinks and dessert will cost less than P100.00. may sukli ka pa pang bayad sa pedicab=) kaya if ever na mapapad kayo over Kawit, Wakas street Cavite, just drop by and try this filipino dishes. "WARNING!" the photo that you are going to view is truly "Mouth Watering"! Bon'Apetit! Location site: <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=HiddenTapsihan-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/HiddenTapsihan-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Topsilog: <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=HiddenTapsihan-8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/HiddenTapsihan-8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/50/Famous_Hidden_Tapsihan_ Sun, 4 May 2008 10:14:54 -0000 Pinhole Camera "Digital Effect" What is Pinhole Camera? A pinhole camera is a camera without a glass lens. An extremely small hole in a very thin material can focus light by confining all rays from a scene through a single point. In order to produce a reasonably clear image, the ratio of the aperture to the distance to the screen should be 1/100 or less. The shutter of a pinhole camera usually consists of a hand operated flap of some light-proof material to cover and uncover the pinhole. A common use of a pinhole camera is to capture the movement of sunlight over a long period of time. This type of photography is called Solargraphy. Pinhole cameras require much longer exposure times than conventional cameras because of the small aperture; typical exposure times can range from 5 seconds to hours or days. -WIKI Here's my version of "Pinhole Photography Digital Effect" Enjoy! Original <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" border="0" alt="Gen.Emilio A. House"></a> <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=1AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/1AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=2AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/2AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=3AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/3AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=4AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/4AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=5AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/5AguinaldoHousePinHoleCameraFX.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/49/Pinhole_Camera_Digital_Effect Sat, 3 May 2008 20:54:34 -0000 The Digital Lomo Effect Just playing around with PS, Today I tried to do the Lomo effects thru photoshop and here are the results. Program: -CS3 -PhotoFiltre -FSI Viewer Thanks & enjoy! <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=joshmamamkIII-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/joshmamamkIII-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=Flowerlomo-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/Flowerlomo-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=Circleoftoesfeets.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/Circleoftoesfeets.jpg" border="0" alt="circle of toes &amp; feet's"></a> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/47/The_Digital_Lomo_Effect Thu, 1 May 2008 16:10:02 -0000 Part 1. (Children of Aplayang Munti) Phil.Trek Day#8 Capturing the face's, Action's & emotion's of the children,kid's of Aplayang Munti Cavite. a day shoot with Pastor Jeff Gatdula while distributing the invitations for Summer Vacation Bible School (VBS)2008, That will be held in "UNITED CHURCH OF CAVITE" lead by Pastor Jeff Gatdula together with several VBS Teachers. Leading the Children to Christ our Lord. Coming Soon! Part 2.(People & Places of Aplayang Munti) Phil.Trek Day#8 Cheer's & http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/46/Part_1._Children_of_Aplayang_Munti_Phil.Trek_Day8 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:13:14 -0000 Marine Creature's (TEASER ONLY) Phil. Trek Day#3 Inspired by Gutsy Tuason on his Underwater Photography Workshop last April.5th 2008 at the Manila Golf & Country Club Manila,Philippines. Let me share some of my shots using Canon EF-60mm F/2.8 USM Macro lens. Using MY BRO ISO 800 F/2.8, More Photo's to follow.. Cheers & Enjoy Ecology and biodiversity Coral reefs support an extraordinary biodiversity; although they are located in nutrient-poor tropical waters. The process of nutrient cycling between corals, zooxanthellae, and other reef organisms provides an explanation for why coral reefs flourish in these waters: recycling ensures that fewer nutrients are needed overall to support the community. Cyanobacteria also provide soluble nitrates for the coral reef through the process of nitrogen fixation. Corals absorb nutrients, including inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus, directly from the water, and they feed upon zooplankton that are carried past the polyps by water motion.[5] Thus, primary productivity on a coral reef... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/45/Marine_Creatures_TEASER_ONLY_Phil._Trek_Day3 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:39:56 -0000 The Kawit Old Simborio Church (TEASER) Cavite Trek Day#2 History The name Kawit is derived from the Tagalog word kawit (hook) which is suggestive of its location at the base of a hookshaped shoreline along Manila Bay extending to the tip of Cavite City. Kawit was the most thriving settlement prior to the coming of the Spaniards. In fact, it provided the first anchorage of the Spaniards in the province, whence colonization and proselytization of the Christian religion began, spreading to all corners of the province. Legend, however, gives another version on how the town got its name. One day a Spanish visitor asked a native blacksmith about the name of the village. The latter was busy at the time pounding on the anvil a piece of hot metal that looked like a hook. He hesitated to speak, not understanding what the stranger was asking, but when pressed for an answer, and thinking that he wanted to know what he was doing, he merely said kawit (hook). The Spaniards left muttering the word kawit. In the course of the time the word kawit evolv... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/44/The_Kawit_Old_Simborio_Church_TEASER_Cavite_Trek_Day2 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:05:20 -0000 Gen.Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine (TEASER ONLY) Cavite Trek Day#1 The Aguinaldo Shrine is a national shrine of the Philippines, located in Kawit, Cavite. The Philippine flag is raised here by top national officials every Independence Day (June 12) to commemorate the event. The shrine is the ancestral home of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Republic of the Philippines. Philippine independence from Spain was proclaimed from a window of the home on June 12, 1898. The proclamation of Philippine Independence (subsequently replaced by another declaration written and signed in Malolos, Bulacan) was read, and the Philippine flag formally unfurled, although it had been displayed in battle in late May, 1898. The Philippine national anthem was also played (its lyrics still to be written in 1899) by the music band of San Francisco de Malabon (now General Trias, Cavite) on that date. President Aguinaldo, particularly while in retirement after his capture and release by American forces, greatly enlarged his home, building an elaborate Independence ... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/43/Gen.Emilio_Aguinaldo_Shrine_TEASER_ONLY_Cavite_Trek_Day1 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:36:02 -0000 My lovely niece gabriel (TEASER) An impromptu shot with my lovely niece gabriel at the terrace assisted by my brother in law kuya felix(Her Father) no hardtime she does what we tell her to post. hheheheh!! http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/41/My_lovely_niece_gabriel_TEASER Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:21:51 -0000 Rosewood Pointe Visit Our family visited our newly acquired condominium unit at Rosewood Pointe Taguig, the place is too far from the town that we both born. 1hr & 30 minutes drive from Cavite using C5 road. the place is superb & amazing! cool breeze and beautiful views and great facilities such as KTV lounge, Billiard pool lounge, Wi-fi lounge, Cafe lounge, Party hall, Big Swimming pool, Kids Play ground, Badminton,Volleyball,Basketball,Tennis court. Pictures loaded here using my BRO ISO 1000, Handheld shots at 5:30pm. BTW.. the unit belongs to our 2 years old Son, Josh.. HEhehee..:-) http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/40/Rosewood_Pointe_Visit Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:45:12 -0000 Multiplicity Ladies & Gentlemen my 4 wive's! Nyahaha!!! yari ako! Heres the original shot. <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=Shirlymultiplicity.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/Shirlymultiplicity.jpg" border="0" alt="my 4 wife's"></a> Edited... <a href="http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/?action=view&current=Shirlymultiplicityv.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/jion_bucket/Shirlymultiplicityv.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/37/Multiplicity Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:00:42 -0000 Satwa night trek "last insight" (Added more!) it's been a while that Im not posting photos here in multiply, Last night I got a chance to shoot with the Hardcores! together with several Snipers... we walked around on one of the most hottest city in Dubai, hottest because they are about to be Demolish... Yes'to be Demolish! Sad to say but no worries we documented some of the areas... Thanks to Japs & Liz who Organized and to all the Photogs who Joined us, Nice meeting you http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/36/Satwa_night_trek_last_insight_Added_more Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:35:36 -0000 fAmiLy bAkasyOn 2008 Travel/Outdoor Photography, Second time visiting the Disney Hongkong and Ocean park this time with Josh, Photoshooting around Philippines, Studio http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/calendar/item/10004/fAmiLy_bAkasyOn_2008 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:23:53 -0000 Black Picnic Picnic gathering with http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/calendar/item/10003/Black_Picnic Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:36:22 -0000 Play around with PS... <A href="http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R9RlhAoKCqkAAB1fN3o1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.johnjolbe.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R9RlhAoKCqkAAB1fN3o1/josh%20%26%20mama%20mk.III.jpg?et=mgn4GbuQA2yBiHEUVvTYvg&nmid=" border=0></A>It's been a while hah'... nothing to do... so why not to play with your Photo Shop..? http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/23/Play_around_with_PS... Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:33:55 -0000 Happy Birthday "Ka'pepe!!" [JOSE DE LUNA] Guys it's Lolo Jo's Birthday today, Lets all wish him a great success and more Blessings to come! from your DPP.PL & MES Family... We wish you all the best! Happy Birthday Ka'pepe!! God Bless!!! JiOn<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/22/Happy_Birthday_Kapepe_JOSE_DE_LUNA Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:50:13 -0000 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TET BAUTISTA!!!!! <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/shade.png">Guys! today it's Tet's Birthday!!! lets all wish him success and more blessings to come!!!! God Bless you and your Family BrO!!!<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/19/HAPPY_BIRTHDAY_TET_BAUTISTA Mon, 4 Feb 2008 04:37:34 -0000 Apologize by.Timbaland Ft's ONE REPUBLIC Artist: OneRepublic Album: OneRepublic Year: 2006 Title: Apologize I'm holding on your rope, Got me ten feet off the ground I'm hearin what you say but I just can't make a sound You tell me that you need me Then you go and cut me down, but wait You tell me that you're sorry Didn't think I'd turn around, and say... It's too late to apologize, it's too late I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late I'd take another chance, take a fall Take a shot for you And I need you like a heart needs a beat But it's nothin new I loved you with a fire red- Now it's turning blue, and you say... "Sorry" like the angel heaven let me think was you But I'm afraid... It's too late to apologize, it's too late I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late Bridge (guitar/piano) It's too late to apologize, it's too late I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late It's too late to apologize, yeah I said it's too late to apologize, yeah- I'm holdin on ... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/music/item/3/Apologize_by.Timbaland_Fts_ONE_REPUBLIC Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:49:09 -0000 Vincent Bueno ( Proud to be Pinoy!) <A href="http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4ujBAoKCqkAABuwdTA1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.johnjolbe.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4ujBAoKCqkAABuwdTA1/Vince%20B.jpg?et=cSccZY2WeeH1bYqoF2g%2CUQ&nmid=" border=0></A>Vincent Bueno, a 22 year old son of Filipino immigrants in Austria, has just won Austria's premiere singing talent contest. Vincent competed against nine other contestants and in a very thrilling two hour show, came out triumphant after besting two other finalists. The weekly show, called Musical: Die Show, is the Austrian version of USA's American Idol with a twist. Instead of normal pop music, the contestants are required to sing their favorite songs from Broadway musicals. Vincent's repertoire included songs from Mary Poppins, Singing in the Rain, Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon. Apparently, Vincent has experienced performing in public before. Here he is, giving it up for a Vienna audience as front singer for Sarah Geronimo during her concert there. In winning the contest, Vincent not only brings home with him €50000, but pride for the Philippines as well. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!, Mabuhay ka! Vincent! Question is he going to be a KAPAMILYA or KAPUSO?? Let see what will hap... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/18/Vincent_Bueno_Proud_to_be_Pinoy Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:03:03 -0000 "I Am Legend" (from the movie of Will Smith) <A href="http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4uZHgoKCqkAAHPrrXk1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.johnjolbe.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4uZHgoKCqkAAHPrrXk1/Sheikh%20Zayed%20is%20free.JPG?et=LarYNZss9BnwlyXjYRrimA&nmid=" border=0></A>This photo is not taken 30 years ago... this is taken just a few hours ago, while the whole city/people of Dubai are waiting for the arrival of the SUPERMAN! 'Yes! Superman the President of United States of America Mr.George W. Bush. My colleague and myself had some fun on shooting photo's on the middle of Sheikh Zayed Road using our Camera phone only. if you watch the movie "I Am Legend by Will Smith" you will really feel liked that.. so quiet and boring.  Actually... this is the second time that these road have Closed or Rest for few hours without any Vehicle/People passing by the road or service areas. So we just take advantage of it... as this is only once in a Lifetime Chance only... Cheers! =) http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/17/I_Am_Legend_from_the_movie_of_Will_Smith Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:34:51 -0000 The Emerati Giant... <A href="http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4onvwoKCqkAAA8AAjA1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.johnjolbe.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4onvwoKCqkAAA8AAjA1/the%20UAE%20giant.jpg?et=cvRDZ5mzji1TCHK7qa19Eg&nmid=" border=0></A>Last Friday my family attended the awarding ceremony of the FBC-TFC Basketball tournament 2007 awarding day. After receiving our CHAMPION Trophy by Hotel Division (Congratulations Fairmont Hotel!)  I noticed this guy so tall... a Giant! I thinks his around 7'ft+ [not so sure..] and I ask him if I can take a snap with my Kid & Wifey... he said "Sure! Wow..you have a nice camera so big" I replied I said yup! same as you... a Giant! I didn't get his name though but he is a Local Emirates. Just to share with you guys... "Wanna play basket..?<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"> http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/16/The_Emerati_Giant... Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:18:37 -0000 Your Recent Purchase this Month of January 2008 Hi Guy's! I know that this is sounds really funny but maybe we can share our recent purchase this month of January of anything from Electronics, Tech Gadgets, Camera/Accesories or Houseware to Garments... in this blog we maybe can adjust our monthly budgets to more smaller amount so that we can start saving our money. Always remember! "SAVE MONEY FOR FUTURE" Lets start now... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/15/Your_Recent_Purchase_this_Month_of_January_2008 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:41:18 -0000 First Shoot for 2008 It's Off-day after we went for shopping in karama fish market my family decided to go for a swimming on our back swimming pool, too bad that I cannot bare the water temperature too cold though, however my wife and our little Josh can bare the freezing water... me I decided to just get the camera and start taking photograph's. Tthis is the very first time that I hold my camera since last year... here are some of my very first shoot for 2008 http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/33/First_Shoot_for_2008 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:12:36 -0000 When I'm Alone... <A href="http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R3zP1woKCqkAAAXZd1E1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.johnjolbe.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R3zP1woKCqkAAAXZd1E1/My%20iPODbw.jpg?et=cXGSZUqx5BTX5LcjLv12eQ&nmid=" border=0></A> <H2> <H3>Trademark</H3> The name iPod was proposed by Vinnie Chieco, a freelance copywriter, who (with others) was called by Apple to figure out how to introduce the new player to the public. After Chieco saw a prototype, he thought of the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey and the phrase "Open the pod bay door, <A title="HAL 9000" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAL_9000">Hal</A>!", which refers to the white <A title="EVA Pod" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EVA_Pod">EVA Pods</A> of the <A title="Discovery One" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_One">Discovery One</A> spaceship. Apple researched the trademark and found that it was already in use. Joseph N. Grasso of <A title="New Jersey" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey">New Jersey</A> had originally listed an "iPod" trademark with the <A title="United States Patent and Trademark Office" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Patent_and_Trademark_Office">U.S. Patent and Trademark Office</A> in July 2000 for <A title="Internet kiosk" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_kiosk">Internet kiosks</A>. The first iPod kiosks had been demonstrated to the public in New Jersey in March 1998, and commercial use began in January 2000. The trademark was registered by the USPTO in November 2003, and Grasso assigned it to Apple Computer, Inc. in 2005. A very good device for storage of your photos in times of emergency or viewing your images taken from your wonderfull Cameras and of course when yo... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/14/When_Im_Alone... Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:19:21 -0000 My Year End Photos 2007 2007 is one of the best year for me and my family... we thank you Lord for Support,Blessings and Guidance that you provide to us... Thank you for giving us new friends to guide us on the right Path... We pray God that this 2008 you will continue to Guide & Bless us... as well as our friends on this Wonderfull New Year!!! I thank you lord God for giving us Eye's to see things that so beautiful... God Bless all of us and Happy New http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/photos/album/32/My_Year_End_Photos_2007 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:35:20 -0000 JiOn Tips on Digital Fireworks Photography Here are some great Tips on how to shoot. #1. Use a Tripod SUMMARY: A tripod can make your fireworks photos crisper and more pleasing to the eye.   If at all possible when taking digital photos of fireworks, bring along a tripod and securely connect your digital camera to this device. Although this may seem like a lot of extra trouble, a tripod can greatly increase the quality of your shots. In low-light situations such as the pitch-black night sky, it is almost impossible to take good photos with fast shutter speeds - there just isn't enough available light for the camera to record an image. Thus, either manually or automatically, digital cameras should be set to take longer exposures. However, it is difficult to keep a camera steady when taking longer exposures. This results in what is called 'camera shake' in that the photo turns out blurry due to the camera movement. With a tripod, you can take longer exposures in these low-light situations and still result in crisp, clear photo... http://johnjolbe.multiply.com/journal/item/13/JiOn_Tips_on_Digital_Fireworks_Photography Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:42:07 -0000