Fireworks!!!

I love the 4th of July for one simple reason: FIREWORKS!
I don't like to light them (MN ones are dumb anyway - the only legal ones are the ones that don't leave the ground) and I only kinda like to just sit and watch them. But I LOVE taking pictures of them!

I've been experimenting with firework photography since 2006 and I think I'm getting better every year. Granted, there's only one chance to practice every year, but still! I do a lot a research before the 4th every year and I study my photos to find what I like, what worked well and what didn't. I also familiarize myself with my camera's settings (again!) because I don't use these settings very often and I need to be able to change them quickly and mostly in the dark. This year, I felt like I was able to better anticipate the fireworks and get good photos of them right from the explosion.

Here are a few silly fireworks - I love it when they do shape ones!

Smiley Face!

Heart!

There were also several fireworks that featured unique, new colors. Including teal, purple, and orange. I have not seen many fireworks in those colors before. They were beautiful and added good variety to the regular red, white, blue, and gold.

I will leave you with my favorite photo of the night; the finale!

Happy 4th of July, everyone!