4th of July Fireworks

So I recently came across a fun "how to" article on shooting fireworks in a whole new way. Check it out at  http://rikandesphotography.wordpress.com/2010/06/30/fireworks-like-youve-never-seen-them-before/ if you are interested in the concept behind it. Really had a ton of fun this year trying my own hand at this! Hope you enjoy and Happy 4th of July!

Labor Day Fireworks

So the resort that I work at delayed the 4th of July fireworks till Labor Day due to all the fire hazards and the wildfires that were going on before the monsoon season hit us. A day before the event, I found out that they were letting employees park in the dirt lot at the bottom of the hill to watch the fireworks if they wanted. I haven't really been into fireworks in a few years, but I knew a little boy who probably hadn't ever been that close to a professionally done fireworks show. We set up a blanket on my car and sat on the hood. He made it about 10 mins in before hopping off the car to jump up and down in front of it! We were so close, we literally had embers falling on us! I was able to get some photos that really made my night! My knee ended up in one of them, but I can easily take it out at a later time. It was a really great chance to practice my timing as well as play around with exposure!