Here's what I learnt from this experience:
1. I majorly need to get a zoom lens. There was little I could do with my 18-55mm. I have two in mind that I'm trying to decide between but which one??
2. Expect the unexpected-and don't expect something to be a certain way...I was expecting to be able to get close to the balloons at the night glow, but there were barriers up and it was impossible to get close to them as there were so many people.
3. Just because someone has used a particular shutter speed and aperture in a photo or the rules say so, doesn't mean it's going to work... I had a list of settings to try but I didn't have much luck. keep fiddling around and if you find a good setting DON'T change it to another and then forget what the other one was!!
4. I need to study up more and practice night time photography. I had studied up a lot on night time photography of lights but I think I need to do a bit more research on the topic. I also need to study up on what to do if it's a foggy morning...
5. A tripod is probably a good idea (if possible).
6. And DON'T EVER take someone with you that is stressed about an assignment they haven't finished. You'll never hear the end of it.
Right, now for the photo's...
Balloons at night-Brightened up a bit in RAW
Balloons alight
A foggy morning by the lake...balloons were being set up behind me...(HDR)
Launching...
Jack in a box...up up and away!
f10 1/40 ISO 320
Let loose...
Spectators watching a bright balloon launching
(HDR tone-mapped with slight desaturation)
Inside the green and pink balloon before launch
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