We did it! Burj Khalifa New Years Eve fireworks
It was a late decision, but we finally made our way to downtown Dubai and after a long walk found a spot that was close enough to the music and screens, yet, not too close to be breaking our necks in order to see the show.
The building was sparkling and changing lights until midnight, when it darkened for the last few seconds, until the countdown hit 0 and then…then…I almost forgot we were supposed to be cheering with our stand-in-for-champaigne chocolates to celebrate. White sparks started running through the sky-hugging building, rainbow explosions lit the length of it and all the while waves of fireworks kept on swaying around its base. There were love hearts, colors, big and small puffs, tiny sparkles, ribbons going up and down and the whole while everyone around us, including us, could not stop cheering and squealing in delight.
I am so glad we did not miss this. And we were so close. A suitable end to an outstanding year.
Welcome, 2012!
You should email this photo to YAHOO…..this is an awesome pix and they dont have anything on their site from India!
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/new-year-s-fireworks-greet-2012-1325345898-slideshow/
Amazing photos! I need a good camera, maybe this will be the year for it:) What type of lens do you use for such crisp night photos?
You are so quick with your posts! :)
Happy New Year, glad you had a fab time!
I loved you 2011
I love you 2012
Emiel
Mary, to take that particular photo, I needed a wide angle lens, otherwise there is no way to get the whole building in a shot from as close as we were to it – it is too tall. As far as night photography, the trick is to have a camera that has lower noise with high iso and having a tripod or using structures around you to brace you, because exposure is longer. I was using the barricades in front of us here, as I dont carry a tripod.
Emiel, I was so excited that had to post this after the kids collapsed in bed. Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
Zizi, xx
Happy New Year…love the pictures
Absolutly beautiful!! <3
Spectacular pictures. Happy new year to you!
Happy New Year – sounds like you guys are having great time!
Nice photo!!
I also want to go Dubai for NYE, do you have any recommend locations to take the photo?
Thank you.
Clive, we were about 2-3 meters away from the edge of the water of the lake on the South side. That close, only the wide angle lens managed to fit the whole building in. The video camera had no chance ;)