How to shot a firework from a window

I had the opportunity to shot a small firework, from my bedroom window in Okotoks, Canada Day July first, distance between 2 and 3km.

Before the event, I placed my Canon 5D Markiii, Canon 100-400 on my big tripod, making sure it was secure. I checked my remote timer and did some testing.

Because I was far away and indoor I couldn’t hear the bursts launching, normally you fired at the same time, but hey I had to try it.

My setting were f14, 8sec, ISO100, lens on manual focus and ring on in infinity,

the reason I choose these setting is because the intensity of a firework in Okotoks is not very strong, I will say medium intensity, for really low I will probably start at f11, and high f22, between 8 and 30 sec. depending how interesting the burst are, a small city firework as the one in Okotoks, 8 sec. shutter speed is more than enough.

Also for better result try shooting on a portrait frame.

Doing it in door was so relaxing, I hope to have an opportunity to shoot a top intensity firework from indoor, with a perfect view!!!

 

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The best bread ever “COBS” Fresh Bread Okotoks

Cobs Okotoks just won best bakery in Alberta second place in the Regional Bakery Competition May 2/2014, also second place for their French Baguette and first as the most improved bakery in Alberta.

All the Okotoks folks are happy to have them here, they are a great asset to our community!
“Conveniently located on Southridge Drive, COBS Bread prides itself in being our Local Baker. Each morning their dedicated bakers are up early making bread from scratch for us to enjoy. their breads contains no added sugar, colour or preservatives and are made from 100% whole grain flour. At the end of each day, all their leftover is donated to local charities.”

What a wonderful idea, amazing products and helping the local charities,
 Their commitment,
 COBS Bread is committed to providing healthy and fresh breads for you and your family. All of our breads…
• Are baked fresh daily
• Use quality ingredients
• Are made from scratch
• Contain no added sugar, dairy, colour or preservatives
• Are locally made
• Are made with 100% Canadian Wheat
All of our Whole Wheat Breads use 100% Whole Grain Whole Wheat Flour.

I enjoy going to Cobs, my favorite loafs are,
Cape Seed loaf made with 100% whole grain flour, this loaf is packed with the goodness of nine grains and seeds. Very high in dietary fibre and preservative free,  

CHIA Fruit Loaf is delicious and full of goodness; a source of omega-3 ALA, high in fibre, no added sugar, no preservatives and a source of magnesium, iron and thiamin it’s my favorite breakfast slice, it’s almost an addiction,   

German Rye Loaf has a distinctive rye flavour and colour great for a different tasted lunch, and finally,

Wheat Spelt Sour Dough Vienna hard to describe that amazing tasty loaf, all their loafs are amazing, and their scone and croissant OMG I can go on and on, if you want great taste, great healthy products amazing customer and friendly services, this is it, Cobs is the best!

I took all the shots with my little Panasonic Lumix Fz200.

Cumulus Congestus Cloud Over Okotoks

Cumulus Congestus very impressive, Canon 5D Markii, Canon 24-105 at 35mm, f13, 1/200sec, ISO 200

I remember that day, driving back from the grocery store, couldn’t wait to get my equipment to shoot this amazing cloud, a rare occurrence in Okotoks. This kind of cloud appears when the atmospheric conditions are ‘unstable’. This means that the way the air temperature changes with altitude tends to encourage the rising column of warm, moist air at the centre of the cloud to keep lifting higher and higher.  This kind of cloud produced heavy rain, I had to act fast, time was the essence and I had get the shot before the wind and rain started.

Cumulus Congestus very impressive, Black and White using onOne perfect BW, Canon 5D Markii, Canon 24-105 at 35mm, f13, 1/200sec, ISO 200

Lucky for me it was close by my place, took me about 10 minutes to get set up, I was able to shoot for only few minutes before the wind kick in, too strong to continue shooting even with my sturdy tripod, when out shooting weather condition, never put yourself or your equipment at risk, some condition like that one, shooting in the middle of open field became too dangerous for me to pursuit.

I was very happy that I had the opportunity to shoot that majestic cloud, never had that opportunity to shoot another one since!

Cumulus Congestus using my lens to get closer, Canon 5D Markii, Canon 24-105 at 67mm, f13, /320sec, ISO200

 

Cumulus Congestus using my lens to get closer, Black and White using onOne perfect BW, Canon 5D Markii, Canon 24-105 at 67mm, f13, /320sec, ISO200

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Family Matter Lunch at Tribal in Okotoks

One thing we love to do when visiting or being visited by family is to go out for coffee, lunch or dinner, last week when our son Sebastien and his wife Sandra came from Vancouver for a short visit, we went for lunch to one of my favorite place in Okotoks, Tribal Connection Market

This is their advertising info, an amazing place to stop by!!!

"At Tribal Connection Market, we carry a wide selection of silver and fashion jewellery, clothing, crystals, books, cards, and musical instruments, as well as far it trade coffee, animal toques, native moccasins and boots, carved wooden masks, wind chimes and other artifacts from around the world! We support countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Costa Rica, India, Brazil, Nepal, and proudly support Canadian artists as well. We are the perfect destination for finding gifts for your "hard to buy for" friends and family!

 In our unique cafe, enjoy a coffee, tea, latte, smoothie, or light lunch, and finish with one of our decadent sweets in a relaxing, yet, energizing atmosphere. You can also book an appointment Friday or Saturday with one of our intuitive Readers. All tips we receive from our cafe go to local charities as well as supporting underprivileged children from other countries. 

Jodi, Wendy and the staff at Tribal Connection Market would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU! To our customers who have supported us and look forward to serving you in the future!"

Great Shopping, Great Food, Great Coffee, Great Atmosphere!

I was very excited to bring the kids their, I knew that they will love it, so relaxing and friendly. 

A great addition to Olde Town Okotoks.

We got garlic grilled cheese and soup, sooooooo good, great shopping, great atmosphere, great coffee and great food!

   

Great Tortellini Soup

My favorite, Garlic Grilled Cheese!

My son Sebastien and his wife Sandra, relaxing at Tribal,

Sebastien and I relaxing at Tribal

All the shots were done using my little Panasonic Lumix, except for the shot of me and Sebastien, that was done by Sandra, using a small Canon point and shoot. When I go out I let that little camera take over, it's a great tool to document life events, and the resolution is not bad, I am waiting for Canon to launch their new G1 Markii in April, a point and shoot, with a big sensor and great resolution for amazing image quality, I'll keep you posted on this new toy as soon as I can put my hand on one, so much expectation!

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