Fireworks

[fotozer]

Trying to capture Fireworks at Festival city, Dubai. Most of the snaps were out of range/ frame. Only 2 came out a bit ok...but still not sure whether this brings out the feel.
A few questions
Though I had put on tripod, had forgot to turn off the IS..does it matter?
Do I need to crop ?
The smoke effect is visible since this was 5th or 6th firework.....do I leave it (smoke) as it is or should it be removed?

Exif details
Model : Canon EOS 450D
ExposureTime : 4.00Sec
FNumber : F13.0
ExposureProgram : Manual
ISOSpeedRatings : 400
ExposureBiasValue : EV0.0
Flash : Not fired(Compulsory)
WhiteBalance : Auto

[windrider86]

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[fotozer]

Hello Windrider,

thanks for your comments.
After reading the link you provided, had altered my orig post.
for the image posted, should I redo from flikr?
Would welcome your response.
Tnks

[windrider86]

Thank you soooooooo much for fixing your post. As far as redoing your photo, no, what you have is fine. Imo, when posting a photo from Flickr (740 at the largest) its easier to see. Attachments are always so darn small

[abhivg]

Thats an amazing fireworks shot!
There is some empty black space on the right, but I guess that happened because you went for the firework reflections too in the shot. Maybe a portrait orientation? ALso can you lineup the horizon to make it horizontal?
IMO shooting just fireworks in the sky is technically difficult, but you have incorporated the fireworks, their reflection, and a landscape too in this shot which makes this a great shot

[fotozer]

Thanks abhi...to be honest, I had not gone to incorporate all things which u had said....f/works, landscape & reflection....all I thought was only the f/works might not be good...but the result n the review makes me feel good...