Changing Lanes

Some more shots from my outing yesterday.

1) Intercontinental Hotel and Crowne Plaza Hotel. I used a long shutter speed shot to get that smooth water look.
Shooting Date/Time : 10/2/2008 8:11:55 PM
Tv(Shutter Speed) : 10
Av(Aperture Value) : 20.0
Metering Mode : Center-Weighted Average Metering
ISO Speed : 100
Focal Length : 18.0 mm

2) Business Bay Bridge. This was also taken with a very long shutter speed to get that particular look of the water. Also check out the street lights starry look.
Shooting Date/Time : 10/2/2008 8:11:16 PM
Tv(Shutter Speed) : 10
Av(Aperture Value) : 14.0
Metering Mode : Center-Weighted Average Metering
ISO Speed : 100
Focal Length : 18.0 mm

3) It was a big pain to get Festival city and the fireworks together.
Shooting Date/Time : 10/2/2008 8:20:25 PM
Tv(Shutter Speed) : 2
Av(Aperture Value) : 6.3
Metering Mode : Center-Weighted Average Metering
ISO Speed : 100
Focal Length : 18.0 mm

4) According to my sister this looks like a bouquet with three flowers. I agree!!!!
Shooting Date/Time : 10/2/2008 8:22:17 PM
Tv(Shutter Speed) : 6.3
Av(Aperture Value) : 2.5
Metering Mode : Center-Weighted Average Metering
ISO Speed : 100
Focal Length : 18.0 mm

5) Really like the reflection in this shot.
Shooting Date/Time : 10/2/2008 8:22:43 PM
Tv(Shutter Speed) : 6.3
Av(Aperture Value) : 2.5
Metering Mode : Center-Weighted Average Metering
ISO Speed : 100
Focal Length : 18.0 mm

I took about 50 pictures of the fireworks during those few minutes. I can't wait for New Year's when I'll hopefully see a better display of fireworks just like last year...