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8-11-07
Not much captioning with this entry except for that I first started off shooting with a "wet" lens. Anyone with brains would stop and think that a camera sitting inside a 68 degree air conditioned atmosphere and quickly exposing it to 85 degree, high humidity weather would quickly develop condensation. Apparently I don't have any brains. Tug Fest is usually a time for me to kick back and have a good time, so that's what I'm blaming it on. Anyway, I started shooting and after reviewing my shots through the LCD, they looked extremely soft. This was also my first "real" attempt at shooting fireworks also, keep in mind. In time I eventually realized the thousands of water droplets covering the lens. I had to cap it and watch for a while until the majority of it finally evaporated. I'm actually lucky I walked away with any decent shots at all.
Yep, water on lens. Very, VERY soft and there is some great evidence that something isn't right, especially when viewed full size. Also, that dang "save for web" option really degrades my shots too. It's a great space saver but I absolutely do NOT like what it does to pictures.
Still water on lens.
Now I THINK the condensation is finally starting to evaporate. I really can't tell for sure, but there is a night and day difference between when it's completely gone from the first attempts.
Now I know for sure it's almost back to good. This is pretty crisp full size. You can still see some spots left from the water in some areas.
Start of the grand finale.
Salutes. Here you can REALLY see the spots.
This was a LOOOOONG but great finale, one of the best I've seen.
...aaaaaaaaaaaaaand that's it. I think I may need to learn a bit more about fireworks photography before I set out again. Tug Fest is by far one of the best displays all year in my opinion.