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Fireworks season is coming up soon here in the UK, so here is an updated article to help you get the best out of your camera at fireworks displays, including a gallery of 28 sample images and notes to help you.
Re: Brush up on your fireworks photography technique
I got one of my fireworks pics in Samsung's Capture Your World online mag recently, even won me a prize.
I quite like to include surrounding scenery in my shots, especially if the display is near a historic building as many are. Also crowds etc. I prefer to put up with a bit of smoke to keep these details in.