FIERY ORGASMS!!!

[Dream Merchant]

Hi guys!

Here are some shots I took at this year's SG Firewroks Celebrations.

It's my 2nd time hooting fireworks, and my first time editing them, and any advise on how to improve in any area, especially the post processing would be appreciated.

I kept the skyline darker cos after looking at a lot of other tog's works, I realise that while a properly exposed/brightened skyline looks nice, together with the fireworks, it's actually a distraction from the granduer of the fiery orgasms.

Also, as I edited for the fireworks itself, I realised that there are some inconsistencies with the results of the skyline. Since some of it overlaps, how do I keep the skyline consistent while adjusting what I need to for the fireworks?

Lastly, are there any 'insider secrets' to post processing the smoke away?

CHEERS!

[wf7850]

Nice...!!! cant comment much as i also noobie when coming to hooting fireworks but looking at your shots, i could onli wished i was there.... 

anyway, seem u guys managed to find a better spot as compared to preview. wat time u guys went to 'chop' the place?? 

[Dream Merchant]

Thanks Willy!

Actually, we were only a few feet away from where we were the last time, except this time we managed to secure two areas; one about 2M wide, and another about 5M wide along the railing.

Went a bit latish ... 7ish? Supposed to be there from 6, but it was laining the whole day so we were holed up at Lau Pa Sat with a bunch of really crazy, demented and sexually-charged up young people including some mollers!  See lah, ask yu to cum dun wan!

After the hoot, we had some problems finding places to go with such a large group, but finally managed to have a serious mass orgy till about 5am Sun morning! 

Here's a shot that has been lightened up on the horizon. Which is better, overall?

[wf7850]

Here's a shot that has been lightened up on the horizon. Which is better, overall?

hmmm... this horizon seems a tad too bright.... can do one in between?? 

[wf7850]

See lah, ask yu to cum dun wan!

u think i dun wan to cum meh...?? my Pattaya trip booked 4 mths ago liao... been looking forward for this break for a long time. bopian lor.. 

[evershine]

Well captured... i like the brighten up horizon.

[Dream Merchant]

Thanks guys!

It's encouraging, for a Fiery Orgasm shooter like me.

But ... does anyone have a favorite PS action or technique for removing/minimizing smoke in fireworks shots?

[UKay]

push up the contrast... it should work