I am not a big fan of fireworks photography, but nonetheless, I cannot resist. This year’s temptation was particularly difficult to ignore. My wife (Chef Sue), won tickets for lawn seats just a couple of blocks from the location the fireworks are launched.
Trying to avoid the cliché fireworks photography, this year I decided to focus more on the light reflections in the smoke rather than the fireworks proper. The result is the set of photographs I am sharing here.
I find these photographs more reminiscent of an exploding galaxy, or some of the photographs produced by the Hubble telescope. I was fortunate to get these shots. The wind was light, but blowing in the right direction – away from our location. Any other direction, and I would have been unable to capture the lighting in the smoke.
So here is the takeaway: If you are photographing something that is sure to be photographed by hundreds if not thousands of other people, take a moment to look at it differently. Use your creativity to see something different.
Have fun, and go make some great photography.
Craig
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