Tricky dancing fountain

[japicha]

Hello friends,
I am still learning my D3000 and had the good fortune to stumble upon the attached scene one evening. I ran back to my car for a tripod and this is the result. It was a little tricky because the fountain was programmed to rise and fall to music, so I held my breath while the shutter was taking it's sweet time. At some point, the water jets even stopped!
I have not done any post work on this shot. I am still green to SLR photography, so everyone's input will only help me get better. I actually read about this shooting technique here on DPS, but not sure if I followed the correct procedure. I find myself really liking night photography, so pointers are very welcome.
thanks in advance,
Alan

Camera: Nikon D3000, AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G
Photo info:
Aperture:f/29.0
Exposure time: 30.000s
ISO: 100
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure Bias: 0.00
Exposure: Manual
Flash: Used (Standard in built flash)
Focal Length: 26.0mm
35mm Equivalent:39mm
Resolution: 3872 x 2592

[Eduard]

According to the EXIF you used the flash. It makes the middle of the image look a bit "muddled". I would try it without the flash.

[YorkieCrazy]

I like the effect in the center, but would be curious to see how it looks without a flash.

Beautiful photo.

[japicha]

Hi Yorkiecrazy,
I actually took another shot without flash, and I just posted it again(look for tricky dancing fountain 2). Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking at my photo.
Alan

[japicha]

Hi Eduard,
I took another shot the same night without flash. let me know what you think. I am reposting it as "Tricky dancing fountain 2"
Thanks for looking at my photo
Alan