Fourth on Lake Austin

This is, coincidentally, the exact same party boat that I captured a few months ago at http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/145171778/in/set-72057594106988975/

OMG trey, you did it! Man, this part is killer awesome, amazing that you could get this so nice.

So surreal.... :)

There's a face right here.

Just cool

love the lights.

and a half skull right here!

Nice detail!

amazing doesn't even describe this. great pic!

beautiful

Fourth on Lake Austin by Stuck in Customs.

If you want to see how I made this (and how you can too!), visit my HDR Tutorial. I hope it gives you some new tricks! I have over 21,000 unread flickr emails - sorry but I am too swamped - but most of you ask questions that are answered in that tutorial, so there it is! :)

As for the process, it was a tough night because I was on the edge of a bridge that was rumbling as cars went across. The evening was very windy, and there was a light driving rain right into my lens. I had to wipe down the lens after every few exposures and try to cup my hands over the top during the shot.

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(640 comments)

Notley says:

beautiful:)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandi Marie says:

Awesome!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoJoe09 says:

Stunning shot! Beautiful view,wonderful HDR!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ArthurJo says:

WOW~~~beautiful firework!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Random Rog says:

Awesome...as usual.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

alandot says:

happy 4th
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

petersmom says:

Very striking! Nice!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

DBCondit [deleted] says:

Unbelievable shot! Beautiful!!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Cohn says:

Wow, how wonderful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MatthewPHX says:

Oh wow! That is totally awesome!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

arutha says:

Awesome!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

NelMan says:

I wish I could capture moments like this one! Awesome capture!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

manganite says:

Amazing fireworks shot!

Pay It Forward
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

AzRedHeadedBrat says:

Phenomenal
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

HIDDEN IN THE CITY says:

This is an awesome shot! I love this~ instant fave!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tina P. says:

Oh. My. Goodness. That's beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~flutterby~ says:

excellent!!! love it!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

thinkroni says:

i say like a everyone else... amazing!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

John McDonald says:

I see this hitting interestingness Right....Now!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jerome Slagle says:

This is such a great work of art!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

what a wonderful shot...if this doesn't hit the front page of Explore, then the whole thing is fixed!

it's that drop dead gorgeous...
instant fave.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

shinichiro* says:

Wonderful!　Great shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sage~ says:

Stunning shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ShadowCatcher says:

Truly Spectacular

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ESKarthik says:

Awesome Shot!!
Man, the HDR really works on this picture!!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

snowy4052002 says:

Wonderful picture! Happy 4th to you and your family!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

A♂ L♀ M♀ says:

amazing shot!! Wonderful!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

vanvos says:

a dream...
spectacular photo
congratulations !
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

4PIZON says:

All righty then !! I don't think I'll be posting my 4th pictures after this !! Trey, this has to be one of the best examples of some fire works in action !! Nice work buddy, and a safe 4th to you and yours ;-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jam-T says:

Awsome capture, interesting use of HDR!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

E.C.A. Studio says:

Spectacular HDR. Just a fantastic image.
Pay It Forward
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

olvwu | 莫方  says:

I am not a big fan of HDR images, but this one works well. Nice job!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Road Blog says:

'stuck' does it again! makes me gasp - wonderful !
Pay It Forward
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

SoundsGood says:

Awesome shot! Is that blended or just 1 RAW?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Space Needle says:

;-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcin Mazurkiewicz FotoBlog says:

great

Pay It Forward
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Krogen says:

A fave!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

very cool hdr!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Chi Liu says:

Amazing shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Cassiefoeboe says:

Very surreal with the water and boats.
Great HDR!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

oliwkowygaj says:

love it!!!!! those colors and lights!!!
Your Pride!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

/\ltus says:

Beautiful capture and rendering!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

archiprezmosis™ says:

luv ittttttttttttttttttttt! archiprez.fotopages.com
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

strollerdos says:

Damn. thats brilliant! amazing.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

victor_nuno says:

Impressive!
I first thought it was a painting, when I saw the thumbnail!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Bigbird3 says:

Incredible!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sam j rollo says:

the lake is galss
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

suesue2 says:

A beauty !!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

• Deeva • says:

you're insane.... how do you DO this?!?! normal firework shots will never be the same!! now it's time for ME to go change my pants!! hehehe....

this is off the hook! what a spectacular view.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

judo_dad1953 says:

Great!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

giamarie says:

Spectacular! !!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Dungan says:

Happy 4th!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Excellent shot and Happy 4th July!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ChrisIrmo says:

Wow! Great shot Trey!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jimgspokane says:

What a wonderful shot!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tennessee_Gator says:

spectacular photo. Give us some details on the capture and process.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Enlightened Fellow says:

This, I'm sure, is the best fireworks shot to be made this year Trey. Great work.

My own small effort:
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

eLjeProks says:

an amazing fireworks picture!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

-lecheel- says:

Wonderful HDR make another great taste!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Texasgirly says:

Gooooorgeous!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Wow, great shot! I love the colours and softness!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

CORpicX [deleted] says:

Okay, I'm just going to go off. TREY THIS SHOT IS SO FRIGGEN AWESOME, AND SUPERB AND AMAZING! I have a little trouble just getting good non-HDR shots of fireworks, and man, YOU DID IT SO WELL!

THis shot is out-of-this-world killer amazing, and you should get a medal for it or something,

I mean, the composition is fantastic, the colors are amazing, and it is so crisp and clear.

Trey, you have really amazed me here, this photo will go down in the record books.......
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

n+s says:

um, wow.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MrM_Montgomery says:

still do not understand how this is made but WOW.

Your Pride!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

marcobillo says:

Amazing!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

clickykbd says:

not a huge fan of HDR, but for technical difficulty when the subject is moving... absolutely great result. And Austin too no less... so fav'd!
--
Found in a search. (?)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Aitor Escauriaza says:

great shot!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Haha - wow thanks all! You guys really dig this one; I have some others from the fireworks display coming up soon too!

As for the process, it was a tough night because I was on the edge of a bridge that was rumbling as cars went across it, it was very windy, and there was a light driving rain right into my lens. I had to wipe down the lens after every few exposure and try to cup my hands over the top during the shot.

This was an HDR of three exposures at -2, 0 and +2. The Aperture was f6.3 ISO 200 Focal Length 27mm.

(I'll add this to the top too)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Raggs56 says:

WOW! this looks like ARTWORK! Love it!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

-Nat says:

Amazing work! Well done.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Awesome Trey!! Feel like I was there!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

twentythreeeleven says:

I'm glad that this isn't a photo of Discovery! Long exposures rule! Thanks for sharing

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

My Symbiosis says:

Trey, this is wonderful! Your creativity is so amazing as usual, but ooh-lala, this is fabulous! :D

Congratulations Trey !
YOUR FANTASTIC PHOTO HAS BEEN BLOGGED!

The World Through My Eyes Admin Favorite Photo
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mexxi says:

Fantastic Image!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

David Reeves says:

Wonderfully done. I'm agog.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

etravus in New York/Connecticut says:

awesome
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

VJ Spectra says:

Well done Trey - it makes a shot so personally rewarding when you have to go through some shit to get the final image. After all the hardships with weather, motion etc to come out with an image like this is just great. I have a couple of shots that mean a lot to me simply because of what it took to get the shot. I know how hard it can be at times so congratulations.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Ross says:

super delicious!
Is it from a single RAW?
Never mind, doesn't matter, it's fabulous.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ran_d says:

Speechless !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats on having your photo blogged !! Well deserved !! Good eye DAWN :):)

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Netream says:

Amazing! Very very good
Your Pride!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Flickrnaut says:

Really cool stuff....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dracoLLL says:

incredibly mastered!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Pearce says:

Let me just say.............WOW! I'm faveing this one.

Pay It Forward
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

simplemente-arte says:

que bueno que está !
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Totally frickin Awesome!!!
Congrats on being blogged in The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Catrina Stearns says:

The first thing that came to my mind "DAMN" this is great. My gosh.....amazing.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jasperroz says:

Wow! Terrific.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Pockafwye says:

Positively Gorgeous!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sherry says:

Excellent shot and processing, Trey!
Very festive and artistic at the same time :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

David de Groot says:

That is amazing !

Found on the Explore (last 7 days) pages.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob۞Who says:

Ooooh
Aaahhh
Ooowwww
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Z0rk says:

That was a lot of hard work which paid off handsomely man! This is something to be proud of really!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

P D L says:

ditto to everything above!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

etravus in New York/Connecticut says:

absolutely amazing!!!!!!

I'm stunnnned
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Robby Edwards says:

Amazing!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

borealnz says:

Wonderful and colourful shot!!

Congratulations on having your photo blogged!!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ram.rom82 says:

Oh this is amazing my friend! Great work!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

donenespez says:

Great picture again! And thanks a lot for the technical infos.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Gurugo says:

Now, THAT's a sky...!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Gurugo says:

Now, THOSE are fireworks...!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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