How to shoot FIREWORKS DISPLAY lights

Goodmorning fellow hobbyists!

want to know how to shoot FIREWORKS DISPLAY lighting? here's how.

Just a little reminder, this is how I did it. I'm not saying that this is the right thing/procedure to do. I would suggest that you do play with your techniques to explore more... remember: walang bagay sa mundong ito ang hindi napapag-aralan. c",)

PROPER GEARS:
Camera (of course!)
Lens (Kitlens will do, but if you have an UWA [Ultra Wide Angle] lens... that is for the WIN!!!)
Lens Hood
Fully charged batteries (much better to have batt grip with 2 fully charged batteries, kasi malakas magconsume ng batt yung ganitong shoot kasi matagal na nagoopen yung shutter and plus shoot ka ng shoot *this will be explained later*)
Sturdy Tripod
Remote Shutter Release (much better if it is wireless)

SETTINGS:
Shutter Speed: BULB
APERTURE: F/10 or F/11
LENS: Should be on MANUAL mode, VR: On
CAMERA: Manual mode *bear with me... manual talaga ako mag-shoot. kung kaya nyo iset sa ibang program, diskarte nyo na...*

PROCEDURE:
1. Of course set your equipments.
2. Double check the tripod locks to ensure stability.
3. Set the CAMERA program option to manual then manually turn the APERTURE adjustment up to f/11 or 10 atleast. sa shoot ko I used f/10.

why?: mas madali kasi sakin mag-adjust ng light to dark than dark to light.

4. set the white balance to AUTO.
5. Set the LENS to manual.

WHY MANUAL: ganito kasi yan... pag naka AF ka, since madilim ang paligid and mejo malayo yung subject although magliliwanag naman sha.. may tendency na hinid magfo-focus yung lente.

6. Set the SS'" to BULB

WHY BULB?: para pitik ka nalang ng pitik using of course your WIRELESS REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE
WHY WIRELESS?: kasi pag wired yung remote shutter mo, may tendency na magalaw yung camera, ang result, magkaka-curl yung ligh trails na macacapture mo sa fireworks.

TIP: sa ganitong klaseng shoot ang diskarte to use the REMOTE SHUTTER, dapat at least 2-3 seconds ang pagpindot pabalik to close the shutter. When I did this, pagka-pitik ko to open the shutter, i am snapping my fingers 1, 2, 3, sabay pitik ulit to close the shutter. Why? para hindi mashadong mahabng Light na guhit ang macapture ni LENS. Remember: di mo kailangang i-long expose ang pagsshoot ng ganito... dapat SLOW SHUTTER lang, hindi LONG.

TECHNIQUE: Here is the main technique para makakuha ka ng magandang shot ng fireworks.

Since naka-MANUAL ka sa lente, there is posibility na yung pagkaka-focus mo ng subject is mejo malabo. ang technique is to manually aim at a sample subject with the same distance (approximately) sa area ng fireworks site. Sa shoot ko, I used my cellphone backlight para makapag-focus ako ng sharper than the AUTO-FOCUS. Pwede kasi na gamitin mo yung AUTO-FOCUS then press AF-L to lock the focus from the AF function then set it to manual. minsan kasi kahit naka-auto ang effect mejo blurred pa rin.

HOW DID YOU DO IT USING YOUR CELLPHONE?: Here's how...
1. Aim the camera at the fireworks site
2. Look fiercly on the fireworks site from the VIEW FINDER
3. Pailawin mo yung cellphone mo by pressing any keys... Basta importante mag-ilaw yung cellphone
4. Place the lighted cellphone to the view of the fireworks site. Pagpalagay mo na ang fireworks eh yung cellphone backlight mo.
5. Adjust the lens focus according to your preference... Then shoot!!!

TIP: Once nakuha nyo na yung tamang preferred focus nyo, wag nyo nang galawin yung focus ng lente. kung need nyo umulit ng pwesto, ayan. dapat ulitin nyo kung pano mag-focus sa sample subject... ika nga nila... IWASIWAS ANG CELLPHONE NA MAY ILAW! :D

Here's the result:

you may view the rest of the set on my facebook account or in my multiply account for HIG RES pics

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Sino si JR?

41 Stupid Things to Do in a Men's Public Restroom

41 Stupid Things to Do in a Men's Public Restroom

1. Introduce yourself to the guy at the next urinal.

2. Turn the light off while stalls are occupied.

3. Order a pizza. (This works great in bars that allow outside food deliveries. Call back the pizza parlor thirty minutes after you place your order, giving them plenty of time to start delivering the pizza, and tell them you can be found in the last stall in the men's bathroom. Refuse to leave until you get your pizza.)

4. Stick your head over an occupied stall and ask for the time.

5. Tell people that they're on TV. Point to some random spot on the far wall and ask them to "smile for the camera".

6. Lie down across all the sinks and pretend to be passed out.

7. Use a stopwatch to time people going to the bathroom. Cheer them on to encourage good performance.

8. Hold your hand in front of a hand dryer while someone's using it.

9. Pour a bucket of water over an occupied stall.

10. Grab someone's ass really hard while they're using a urinal, and see how far you can get before they catch you.

11. Guard the paper towel dispenser in the name of the Earth Liberation Front.

12. Say to the guy at the next urinal: "This is the best part about being gay."

13. Say, "Huh, that's funny. I don't remember eating asparagus."

14. Turn off the faucet while someone's washing their hands. Repeat.

15. Pee on someone's leg and tell them it's raining.

16. Offer to blow-dry other people's hands with your mouth to save energy.

17. Point at someone's crotch while they're using a urinal and yell, "Ha ha, your fly is down!"

18. Put on a hand puppet show underneath the stall next to you.

19. Complain about the size of your penis.

20. While inside the bathroom, ask where the nearest bathroom is. After you've received a puzzled look or response, reply, "I'm not looking for a toilet, you moron, I'm looking for a bathroom. Haven't you ever taken a bath? Apparently not. No wonder it smells like shit in here."

21. Demand to know where the glory holes are.

22. Walk up behind someone who's using a urinal and wrap his head in toilet paper.

23. Ask a friend to help you stage a live audio performance of a violent mugging for your unwitting audience inside the stalls. Make sure the final line of dialogue is, "You come out of there and I'll blow your fucking head off."

24. Inside a stall, pretend to be talking to a young child, "That's right Johnny, remember what I told you about unzipping your fly? Oh, now look what you did!" Then slap your hands twice and make crying noises.

25. Hang a realistic dummy from a noose inside one of the stalls as a wacky surprise for the next visitor.

26. Knock on the stall next to you and say, "Do you have enough toilet paper in there? I got plenty if you need some."

27. Put up a sign above the sink that says "Did you remember to wipe?"

28. Put up a sign that says, "This is the legally required 'Employees must wash hands' sign which we disregard on a daily basis."

29. Put up a sign that says "Caution: please do not use toilets."

30. Fill the liquid soap containers with motor oil.

31. Have (mobile) phone sex while standing at a urinal.

32. Smear peanut butter on a piece of toilet paper, drop it between stalls, and curse yourself for being clumsy.

33. Flash people standing just outside the bathroom door. Tell them that you've finally "found the loophole".

34. Pump soap for people, give out paper towels, and demand tips.

35. Wear a camera around your neck and offer to take people's photos for money.

36. When the bathroom is empty, get down on your hands and knees and hold your face over one of the urinals. Wait in that position until someone enters the bathroom. Act as if you're embarrassed to be caught.

37. See how long you can do a raspberry inside one of the stalls before someone asks you if you're alright.

38. Whisper, "Now spread your legs, honey. Oh yeah, that's it."

39. Drop a small, unclothed, plastic baby doll in a toilet, along with an ample supply of red food coloring.

40. Identify people who have not washed their hands. Follow them out of the bathroom and publicly announce this fact.

41. Congratulate yourself aloud on a job well done.

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20 minutes na pala nakalipas
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walang susi
tangna pano ka papasok jan?
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kukunin ang susi sa tabi ng tv
paalam sa asawa, anak at mga biyenan
mag-ingat daw ako wag kaskasero
di naman po
mejo nagmamadali lang
hahataw papunta toll gate
nlex na
mabibitin sa nasa harap na sasakyan
nasa fast lane ayaw ihataw bobo
trapik sa munoz na naman
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derecho nalang muna
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ID ko daw sabi ng guard
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Is It Me?

For the past year, I've been following the saying "Never let your guard down, especially your emotion, for it will destroy you"

But now, I think I have let my guard down because of a certain person.
Most of my closest friends know me as a punk ass, hard headed, "Palaaway" type of guy. That was their assessment of my personality.

But, is that who I really am? Even I don't know..
I also think before that I am that kind of person who don't think and care for anyone.

Work-related, I was able to behave for the past 6 months. I was able to focus my energy to be more productive on my work. But on a personal basis, there are times that I still feel the urge to kick some punk out there.

Is t me? Is it because of the Environment that I grew up with? Is is my family? I DON'T KNOW..

The only thing that I know now is that I'm beginning to change my thinking. Before, I do not believe in the emotion called LOVE. For it only brings hatred to me. But I finally found out that I hate myself, not that emotion.

I'm now starting to see the beautiful things around me that I care less about before.

My colleagues and managers now noticed the things that I am contributing to my work. My friends starting to notice my new attitude towards life.. And most of all... HINDI AKO NAGLASLAS FOR THE PAST 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS!!!!!

I just with that this cloud that I am in will last for a long time. I should motivate myself even more to be a better person...

You know who you are, you helped me a lot to change.. Thank you...

inspirational 'emo' quotes

"Why do you keep on pulling me back when it's better if you let me go?"









- sipon

Tawa muna

Feb 18 Mega Manila Ratings:

Although Darna topped the primetime rankings last Thursday, Agua Bendita also did well at second place. Of all GMA primetime programs, 24 Oras had the biggest lead over its rival show from ABS-CBN. The Last Prince only defeated Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo by 1.4%. Meanwhile, Habang May Buhay and Rubi continued to beat their rival GMA shows.

In the Daytime ratings, Eat Bulaga won over Wowowee by a very narrow percentage (Eat Bulaga 21.7% vs. Wowowee 21.3%). Diz Iz It is still the Biggest loser among all GMA shows(Diz Iz It 8% vs. Showtime 20.8%). While GMA's afternoon dramas remain very strong, PHR continues to beat Family Feud (Family Feud 10.5% vs. Precious Hearts 13.2%). Here are the numbers courtesy of AGB and abante-tonite:In the Daytime ratings, Eat Bulaga won over Wowowee by a very narrow percentage (Eat Bulaga 21.7% vs. Wowowee 21.3%). Diz Iz It is still the Biggest loser among all GMA shows(Diz Iz It 8% vs. Showtime 20.8%). While GMA's afternoon dramas remain very strong, PHR continues to beat Family Feud (Family Feud 10.5% vs. Precious Hearts 13.2%). Here are the numbers courtesy of AGB and abante-tonite:

Primetime Top 10

1. Darna 34%
2. Agua Bendita 32.9%
3. The Last Prince 31.8%
4. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo 30.4%
5. 24 Oras 30%
6. Habang May Buhay 28.9%
7. Full House 28.6%
8. Rubi 26.8%
9. TV Patrol 26.5%
10. StarStruck Shout Out 23.1%Primetime Top 10

1. Darna 34%
2. Agua Bendita 32.9%
3. The Last Prince 31.8%
4. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo 30.4%
5. 24 Oras 30%
6. Habang May Buhay 28.9%
7. Full House 28.6%
8. Rubi 26.8%
9. TV Patrol 26.5%
10. StarStruck Shout Out 23.1%

My Life, My Story

• ISANG MALAKING PASAWAY NA TINUBUAN NG KATAWAN., NA NAGING PRESIDENT NG CYE., NA MAHILIG SA SUPERMAN., NA "KARIBAL" DAW NI JESSIE KAY PAX., NA "CRUSH" TO DEATH SI DHES., NA MUNTIK NG HINDI MAKA-GRADUATE., NA PILIT KINAKALABAN SI DEAN., NA NAGING KATXTM8 UNG KAPATID NI DONNABELLE, NA PARATING HINDI PINUPUNTAHAN ANG INTERVIEW SA TRABAHO PAG PINAPATAWAG, NA WALANG GINAWA TWING BAKASYON KUNDI MAG COMPUTER NA MADALAS AWAYIN ANG AKING PAMANGKIN NA NAGHAHANAP PA RIN NG TRABAHO NA NAG-AALAGA KAY LAMU AT RAJAB(LABRADOR AT K9) NA NAKAPAGTRABAHO NAMAN SA INFOCOM NA INUPAKAN YUNG ISANG KUPAL SA MANONG GUARD SA SMART NA NABIGYAN NG MEMO DAHIL SA PANANAMIT SA OPISINA NA MADAMI DAW CHIKAS SA OPISINA NA ISANG ADIK KAY TRIPLE X ESTE TRIPLE H PALA., LAGING PINAGTITRIPAN SI SHEENA SA OPIS, NA MADALAS MALATE KAHIT NA 1-10 ANG SHIFT, NA WALANG GINAWA KUNDI MAGPARINIG SA KINABADTRIPAN KONG TL! NYAHAHA! ASSHOLE!!!!! NA NAGRESIGN SA INFOCOM DAHIL LUMIPAT SA GLOBE, NA KALAUNAN AY NAGRESIGN NA DIN SA GLOBE DAHIL LAGI NAGKASAKIT, NA INAWAY YUNG ISANG STAFF SA GLOBE BAGO UMALIS, NA ISANG ENCODER/TECHNICIAN/XEROX BOY SA UMAGA., TEACHER NAMAN SA TANGHALI., TAGAPAGLINIS SA HAPON.. NA UMAKYAT NG BAGUIO PARA MAGTRAINING MAGTURO.... NA NAKAPAGTRABAHO SA SIEMENS BILANG TECHNICAL SUPPORT NG TOSHIBA LAPTOPS, NA NAGING KATRABAHO ANG GF NG AKING PINSAN, NA NAKILALA SI TINN, NA BUMUO NG GRUPO, NA NAGPUNTA SA PUERTO GALERA, NA LUMIPAT NG APARTMENT SA MAY GALAS, NA NGAYON AY NAGTATRABAHO SA TREND MICRO, NA NABABADTRIP SA ISANG BABAE NA NAGTATRABAHO SA DIN SA LIBIS, NA WALANG INATUPAG KUNDI LASLASIN ANG SARILI NG CUTTER, NA NAMOMROBLEMA SA STATS, NA LUMIPAT NG APARTMENT SA MINDORO, NA NAMATAY ANG LOLA KO (HUHUHU), NA NAGING RANK B, NA KINALAUNAN AY RANK A, NA NAPUNTA SA STEP UP, NA NAKILALA ANG ISANG MAGANDANG BINIBINI SA HR, NA BINIGYAN NG REGALO NUNG VALENTINES DAY, NA MASAYA SA AKING TRABAHO, to be continued......