NY Harbor Fireworks...Again 5 Pics

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I don't mind some blurring if it has the effect of the golden burst in your shot above, but otherwise I'd like to try and "freeze the blast" as much as I can.

Suggestions?

If you try to 'freeze the blast' too much you end up with something like the first pic. I usually use about 4 seconds to get more of the 'petals' as they move out from the center like in the second pic. I also do not use a wide open aperture to try to keep from burning out all the color.
If you want to try something different, try panning or rotating the camera during exposure. I have a few like that in the special events gallery.
http://gallery.photographyreview.com...rt=1&perpage=9