Backyard Fireworks, Sewell NJ, July 2007.
A display of fireworks in daylight makes a vertical ascent outdoors in a backyard located in the suburb of Sewell, NJ.
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Background Information:
While attending a party in the NJ suburb of Sewell, NJ fireworks were bring ignited in the backyard at around 5:00pm. The view of the fireworks during daytime, in an empty suburban backyard, struck me as surreal. Although I did not think of this at the time I created the picture, as I look at the photograph now It reminds me of the burning bush from the Biblical narrative.
Compositional Information:
I framed horizontally to include as much as the backyard as possible. I placed the fireworks in the center, insuring their prominence , and set the shutter speed at 1/30th second, the slowest shutter speed I could get away with while hand holding the camera. I chose the slowest shutter speed that I could because I wanted the backyard to be sharp and defined, but I wanted light trails that would be created by any fast moving sparks.
I spot metered off of the edges of the fireworks to include some of the backyard area and the AV priority mode of the camera went to f-8. Considering that the scene was high contrast, metering off of the edges resulted in a compromise between the areas where I wanted to hold detail.
Technical Information:
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Image Description:7/22/2007-A display of fireworks makes a vertical ascent in a backyard located in the suburb of Sewell, NJ.
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Modify Date:2009-06-25 17:15:34 GMT
Artist:Sam D’Amico
Copyright:(C) Sam D’Amico
Exposure Time:30
F Number:8.0
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Date/Time Original:2007-07-22 20:50:23 GMT
Create Date:2007-07-22 20:50:23 GMT
Shutter Speed Value:30
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Light Source:Daylight
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Focal Length:7.0mm
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Scene Type:Directly photographed
Custom Rendered:Normal
Exposure Mode:Auto
White Balance:Manual
Scene Capture Type:Standard
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Statue Of Liberty Crown To Reopen To Visitors On July 4, 2009.
Close up of the Staue of Liberty photographed from the side showing the book, crown and torch.
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I know I’m a bit late on this story, but at least I made it before the actual opening. Better late than never. From a press release issued by the National Park Service on May 8, 2009 and a pdf document on how to get tickets :“The American public will once again be able to visit the crown of the Statue of Liberty, which was closed after the 9/11 attacks for safety and security reasons. ” [1]
“On July 4th, we are giving America a special gift,” Salazar said. “We are once again inviting the public to celebrate our great nation and the hope and opportunity it symbolizes by climbing to Lady Liberty’s crown for a unique view of New York Harbor, where the forbearers of millions of American families first saw the new world.” [1]
“crown reservations may be made through the Statue Cruises Web site at www.statuecruises.com or by phone at 877- LADY-TIX (877-523-9849). Crown tickets may be reserved up to 1 year in advance.” [2]
Story Related Links:[1] http://home.nps.gov/news/release.htm?id=865
[2] http://www.nps.gov/stli/upload/STLI-FAQs_Crown%20Tickets_Final.pdf
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