Bonfire

[celtchicky]

jus to say that both the bonfire and fireworks were impressive this year. :D

[Julia]

They were indeed, is that the first time they have been done with music?

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa296/jmbudge/P1040729.jpg
(http://forum.caithness.org/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa296/jmbudge/P1040729.jpg%5B/IMG%5D)

[rainbow]

This years fireworks were the best I have seen - all done to music which was very impressive. Well done to the committee for organising them.

[Moira]

Brilliant show - I was well impressed :D

The Gala Committee are looking for volunteers for next year - anybody here up for it??

[macscotland]

I have to say that the fireworks were excellent this year and anyone who says any different needs to get a grip cos when it comes to moaning thats ma job



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[canuck]

One of my favourite memories of Wick was the Gala Week fireworks and bonfire. I loved them.

I am glad to read that another successful evening was enjoyed this year.

[Colin Manson]

A few pictures

http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83354686.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83354621.jpg



All 57 images can be viewed here - http://www.pbase.com/edaco/gala&page=all

[Colin Manson]

http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83354618.jpg

I did change the colour on 2 or three, like this one.

http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83354635.jpg

The plain white light was a bit boring.

[canuck]

Colin, thank you. Those are wonderful. Brings back fantastic memories.

[dirdyweeker]

I wont say how many years I have gone to see the bonfire and fireworks at Wick Gala but tonight has got to be the best ever. Being set to music really was wonderful. The icing on the cake for the whole gala week.......and no rain!!:D

[Moira]

We saw it "live" Colin but the photos are great - thank you for your time & patience for posting them here for all to enjoy :D

[Alice in Blunderland]

Excellent firework show it was brilliant. Praise where praise is due well done to the organisers. :D

[candyfloss]

Have to agree with everyone. The fireworks with the music were excellent, the best i've seen in ages, well done to all the organisers :D

[pennys]

the fireworks display was excellent. many thanks to the hard working organisers :D

[johno]

http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83354618.jpg

I did change the colour on 2 or three, like this one.

http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83354635.jpg

The plain white light was a bit boring.hi colin those pics are brilliant.the first pic is the spittin image of the wallpaper on my pc. the 3rd pic is stunning. well taken .

[Ricco]

A few pictures


http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83354621.jpg


All 57 images can be viewed here - http://www.pbase.com/edaco/gala&page=all

Wow! This one's impressive. What settings did you use, Colin?

[parkie]

ex picture,s colin,thank,s for sharing them

[lee01463]

Got to be the best firework display ive ever seen in wick - same again next year please!!!

[zappster]

What a brilliant display ..For anyone interested i've uploaded a couple of vids fae ma camera phone on to You Tube(theyre pretty noisy & no too great quality but what the heck!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olDEE3jBcBc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ykteGwN8DM

[Anne x]

magnifico !!! white wines not boring all just great

Ax:lol:

[chocolatechip]

Yes they where fansatic this year far better than last year. I remeber last year it rained so it was to go with out the rain, i like to go because you get to socialize with your mates. And everyone is chilled out on a Saturday night and it good to here some traiditional music in the back ground. :D

[Colin Manson]

Wow! This one's impressive. What settings did you use, Colin?


EXIF Info
Date/Time 04-Aug-2007 22:15:29
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Flash Used No
Focal Length 17 mm
Exposure Time 30.00 sec
Aperture f/11
ISO Equivalent 100

I processed the RAW file rather than doing a batch job and added a border.

http://www.pbase.com/edaco/image/83400267.jpg

That was the first batch of fireworks and I hadn't changed my settings from the bonfire pictures, I was just luck that it turned out that way.

All of the later pictures were taken with 2-5 second exposures. The camera was mounted on a tripod and I used a remote shutter release to take the pictures. I hit the button when I heard the fireworks launch and then release it after they exploded.

[Kenn]

Colin and Zappster , many thanks for the pics and the links.
Sounds like the bairns where having a great time!

[Ricco]

EXIF Info
Date/Time 04-Aug-2007 22:15:29
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Flash Used No
Focal Length 17 mm
Exposure Time 30.00 sec
Aperture f/11
ISO Equivalent 100

I processed the RAW file rather than doing a batch job and added a border.

That was the first batch of fireworks and I hadn't changed my settings from the bonfire pictures, I was just luck that it turned out that way.

All of the later pictures were taken with 2-5 second exposures. The camera was mounted on a tripod and I used a remote shutter release to take the pictures. I hit the button when I heard the fireworks launch and then release it after they exploded.

Brill, thanks Colin. I'll try that next time. I don't have a remote release, though. Nowhere for a cable release either.