So I headed out 2hrs early only to find thousands of people already swarmed on the spots I had in mind. So I headed to the other side of the hill and yes more people. I found a spot to park some 6-7 blocks away and made my way down the hill to find a small spot between some trees. Did the best I could with a nearly doomed situation. Hope you enjoy my first images of 2012!
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1st January 2012, 01:21 PM #1
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1st January 2012, 01:23 PM #2
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Nice!
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1st January 2012, 01:27 PM #3
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Hi Paul,
Happy New Year to you.
Certainly not a 'doomed situation' pictures No. 2, 4 & 5 are IMO fabulous.
Well done, a great start to 2012.
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A super set of images. A personal favourite? This one.
I love the movement and energy.
Originally Posted by jeeperman
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1st January 2012, 01:38 PM #5
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Thanks guys, the "doomed situation" actually worked in my favor. As my regular areas where over run, I scurried to find this spot....which happened to be up-wind. Everyone filling the go-to spots were shooting through the haze of smoke.
Donald, I am with you....that is one of my favorites as well and for the same reason.Last edited by jeeperman; 1st January 2012 at 08:59 PM.
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1st January 2012, 01:42 PM #6
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Very nice.
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1st January 2012, 02:19 PM #7
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
I like #2 best, Paul. I've taken and seen a lot of fireworks photos over the years, but the composition in this one with the Seattle Needle Tower in the midst of the pyrotechnics display is one of the best ever! Well done, Paul.
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1st January 2012, 04:10 PM #8
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Paul, I agree with Frank, #2 is the best for me also. I like the color and the sharpness of it.
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1st January 2012, 04:37 PM #9
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
I agree with Donald about your set and my favorite of the set. Originally Posted by Donald
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1st January 2012, 07:04 PM #10
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Thanks everyone! Back to bed for me, hope you all had a great New Years!
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Happy New Year Paul! Outstanding photos. Wish I could have been there.
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Great series Paul,
No.2 for me as well.
Cheers,
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1st January 2012, 10:38 PM #13
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I think those are the best fireworks shots I've seen. Terrific way to start the year
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1st January 2012, 11:39 PM #14
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I think a WOW is in order here. Excellent shots
Wendy
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2nd January 2012, 12:34 AM #15
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Very impressive Paul...
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2nd January 2012, 12:47 AM #16
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
I really like your set of images... IMO, too many fireworks images show only the fireworks against the sky. These images including the needle are great!
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2nd January 2012, 04:33 AM #17
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Thank you for all the comments guys. I had a good time trying to time things and not miss out on the next round, while trying to vary my exposure times to catch some movement and capture some more static. Happy they are so well received.
The whole deal lasted only 8min and I came away with about 40 shots of which I really like at least 10.
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2nd January 2012, 04:38 AM #18
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Happy New Year Paul, way to bring in the new year!!
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2nd January 2012, 07:54 AM #19
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Thanks James.
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2nd January 2012, 08:34 AM #20
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Re: New Years at the Needle.
Great images Paul, those are beautiful. I don't get to even watch the news and see Seattle's fireworks. All we get is some prerecorded stuff from the east coast.
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