Last night's spectacular drone and fountain show at Longwood

[Mousetoescamper]

Last edited Mon Jun 12, 2023, 10:35 PM - Edit history (1)

The premiere of Longwood Gardens' Drone and Fountains Show was postponed last Thursday due to poor air quality from the ongoing wildfires in Canada. I had tickets and was pleased that Longwood rescheduled the show for last night. The theme: To Infinity and Beyond. Set to soaring drones and dancing fountains, beloved songs from animated movie favorites—from Encanto to Moana to Toy Story to many more—jump off the big screen and into the sky in this delightfully fun family performance.

[Delmette2.0]

1. What a great idea.

I would be happy with just the drone show.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Wow! Stunning!

Must have been jaw dropping to see in person! Great images!

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks, Diamond_Dog!

I feel like I missed much of the show because most of the time I was looking through a viewfinder and manually focusing the camera. It was fun and well worth the effort, but next time I attend one of these I'll leave my camera at home and watch the show with both eyes and my full attention.

[brer cat]

3. Wow. I'd love to see that in person.

Thanks for sharing, Mousetoes.

[Mousetoescamper]

7. You are most welcome, brer cat!

[Drum]

4. It's a beautiful beautiful place!

The fountains etc are nice, but the botany is stunning

[2naSalit]

5. I would really rather see those lightshows...

Than fireworks. It would be nice if most of the fireworks on our holidays were these kinds of displays instead.

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing!

[Mousetoescamper]

9. Indeed...

Lightshows are silent (sans music), odorless and safe.

Thanks and you're welcome, 2naSalit!

[Deuxcents]

8. First I've heard of Longwoods Gardens so I looked it up..

Sounds like a spectacular place as I read the history. Your photos are spectacular, as well. I love this great DU site..I learn something all the time! Ty for this lesson, Mousetoes

[Mousetoescamper]

10. If you're ever in the Philly area, Longwood is well worth visiting

I'm a member and live about an hour away.

Thanks and you're welcome, Deuxcents!

[regnaD kciN]

11. Those are amazing...

I've photographed fireworks before, and know how hard they can be to capture, but I couldn't imagine trying to get a sky display and illuminated fountains composed well and with perfect exposure. Great job!

[Mousetoescamper]

12. Thanks, regnaD kciN!

Last edited Thu Jun 15, 2023, 12:27 PM - Edit history (2)

I used a handheld Canon Rebel T5i with a manually-focused 18-55mm lens. For most of the shots the camera was manually set at ISO 1600, F/4, and 1/20 second. A tripod would've helped, but their use is forbidden at Longwood.