Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Fireworks on the Fourth


Every Fourth of July for I don't remember how many years, we are invited over to our friends the Gordons for a dinner party and a chance to watch the fireworks in Glen Cover from their deck, overlooking the harbor.  It is a spectacular view and particularly nice among a small group of friends with great food and wonderful conversations.  This year the fireworks started a bit early, and that made some of the photographs more interesting, with a blue sky and some clouds, instead of just a black sky.  What is also interesting is that we could see in the distance, two other fireworks shows on the other side of Long Island Sound.  At the left, I think is the New Rochelle show, and under the pink burst I am guessing is the Playland Park show.


As I was going out to my car when it was getting dark, I saw this American flag hanging on the front porch of the Gordon's home.  Something about the deep blue sky in the background and the way the flag is illuminated by a spotlight behind it made me stop and photograph this scene.

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 5, 2017 at 6:21 AM

    These photos are wonderful! I love the lights in the harbor and all the "visual activity" (for lack of a better word) in the photo and what a view! The other picture is nice for the fourth of July. It has the houses, the light, the flag. The blue coloring of the sky you noted is so rich and deep. Very beautiful. Trace

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  2. ken schwarzJuly 5, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    A stunningly beautiful fireworks photo! The blue sky and activity in the harbor add a lot of interest to the scene. Perfect timing! Did you set the camera up for multiple exposures using the self timer?

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  3. AnonymousJuly 5, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    You are so lucky to have this view. Spectacular! Great photo with such an array of colors, sky, boats. Crisp fireworks. Sounds like the perfect evening for your birthday. betsey

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  4. Ken SpencerJuly 5, 2017 at 9:09 PM

    Primo: I stood at the camera, which was on a tripod, and set the shutter time for one second. When I saw a burst start to open up I clicked the shutter. Then I would wait for another similar situation, and shoot another photo. This can't be automated, because there is a "right" moment.

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