Top 2 Firework Shows & 5 Best Photo Spots for Qixi Festival 2017

Photos provided by / Wind’s Photography Fun
 
Last year’s Qixi fireworks at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf were the first edition
This year they’ll still light up 520 seconds of fireworks!!

Let’s revisit the grand scenes of recent years

2016Grand scenes over the years

Last year I shot from the rooftop of a friend’s home — the view was amazing

Choosing a shooting spot
1. Sanchong Zhongxiao Pier 
There are still available spots in the afternoon, and it’s been the go-to location for shooting in recent years 
The fireworks over Zhongxiao Bridge look especially stunning when shot from here 
2. Taipei Bridge 
Taipei Bridge is the king of shooting spots 
It allows you to frame both the train tracks and the fireworks, but you’ll need to stake out your spot early 
3. Dadaocheng Pier 
Shooting at Dadaocheng Pier 
For an upward angle, you’ll need a fisheye lens to avoid cropping the frame 

Essential tools for firework photography

1.Tripod(For extending exposure time)

2.Shutter release cable(To prevent camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button manually)

3.Lens selection depends on the distance to the fireworks(Standard lensorUltra-wide-angle and fisheye lenses work especially well)

Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf Qixi Fireworks

The first edition was hosted by Formosa Chang Hotel last year

Tamsui side: The best shooting spot is arguably the embankment opposite Lover’s Bridge(Ultra-wide-angle)