Hey these are some shots of the July 4th Celebration here in Mississippi. While doing this post, I got curious about fireworks and found some great information on the history of them here!
Did you know they orginated in China during the Han Dynesty (200 B.C.)? That is crazy considering that gunpowder was not discovered until at least 600 A.D. Again, the Chinese during the Sui and Tang dynasties! If you have time today or over the weekend you should go by a read about it at the link above! It is not too long but great info!
For more Skywatch click the link! If you have never been a part of this event, you got to check it out! Tom, Dot, Sandy and others have started a spectacular way for you to travel around the world in just a few minutes. I promise you will not be disappointed! It officially starts at 19:30 hours GMT. For all you fellow Americans, that is 01:30 P.M. Central Time! If that makes no sense to you just go there now!
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I didn't have any idea about the origins of fireworks. Very interesting and dazzling shots.
Those are nice captures of the fireworks.....Rich
michael,
You got some beauties from the fireworks show! Well done...
These are wonderful--full of joy, Michael. God bless.
Beautiful firework shots.
Some terrific fireworks shots! I think I need to get a tripod. (Everyone else reading this gasps.)
I love fireworks photos, and these are great captures! :)
Whee! Nice Sky Watch!
Wow! Looks like quite a celebration. Nice.
ann at varying seasons
Very nice
I love fireworks, too! I htink most people do. these are really nice shots.
Fireworks are such difficult images to capture. You have done very well, Michael.
I wish they hadn't invented it..Here the kids throw fireworks into the pond even though they are illegal ...I dread the 4th...
Wonderful shots. I'm always long since asleep when the fireworks gor off! ;)
Nothing like a show of fireworks! Nice!
The first one is my favorite... good shots on the fire works. They turned out nicely.
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Great photos of the fireworks. You have so many lovely posts here on your blog. Thanks for sharing.
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Great fireworks shots, Michael. Those aren't easy to catch! Beautiful!
Super shots...I can't get fireworks very well. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful fireworks shots! And thank you for even the mini history, which was interesting in and of itself.
Hey FTP, nice pictures of the fireworks!
Now in my book they are both visual pollution and aural pollution when it comes to the beauty of the sky. [:-)]
My friend calls them light pollution as well!
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Oh, these are lovely photos! Flowers of fire in the night sky!
Impressive shots! You must have been very patient to get photographs that came out so well.
that is some interesting info you explained. I will have to check that site out!
these shots are just amazing! They really are great!!
Great Shots!!
Good fireworks shots are hard to get. Good work.
The ancient Chinese had a very sophisticated civilization. They built and sailed the largest ships in the world in the 1400's. Then they chose to turn away from the outside world. They are just now coming back. (The Post American World by Fareed Zakaria)
now these are some spectacular firework photos!
yes, the chinese were very developed in many regards... artificial fire is just one of them
...and the rockets red glare. The bombs bursting in air.... Great photos. Pappy
Those are nice shots! I've never had a lot of luck getting good shots of fireworks!
The only time I can think of anyone not liking fireworks is when they are in the hands of someone that does not know what they are doing. It's against the law here for anyone other that certain park officials. They are dangerous, but beautiful.
Great shots of the fireworks!
Always like a good fireworks display. Timing on these spot on.
Oh yes, fireworks are great. Good shots.
Well done, fireworks are always hard to capture. Happy SWF.
Those are wonderful. I love fireworks!
Awsome fireworks!
I didn't know the history of them How cool !
Happy SWF.
Hi! I wasn't able to get to any fireworks display's this year. With your shots, I feel as if I am right there. Thank you. Lisa
I always take photos of fireworks at Disney, but they always come out like dreck! I wish I had a fireworks setting on my camera (or else, I wish I knew what I was doing with manual photography!)
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Well Fireworks are a surefire way to a good SWF Post! Good one! ;)
Cheers, Klaus
It feels like New Years Day again!
Hope you can hop by my SWF post HERE. Happy weekends!
Michael: Very nice fireworks for SWF.
wonderful shots mine didn't turn out good
Great fireworks shots!
Fantastic I love firework and will go to the link later. It is like wonderland when you staring at all the colours and shapes in the sky
Amazing skywatch shots, Michael!
Love the sparkling sky!
Your pics are amazing :)
Nice shots, Michael! i can't wait to see it in real next year :D
Beautiful sets of fireworks. Yes, I loved firecrackers and used to play with them during my childhood. But it was soon banned in Singapore because of the dangers that comes with firecrackers. It causes fire and hurt to people. My two teenage sons did not
Very nice shots!
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Great fireworks, and thanks for the link.
Have you seen the Terracotta Army? its a great display
I like it looks like lots of fireworks...Happy weekend and SWF!
What absolutely beautiful streams/ribbons of colour! Gorgeous shots!
I have 3 things here to thank you for ... well 4 really.
1. great pictures.
2. great info and link.
3. Joining in again this week...
4. Telling me the time differance, nd that Sky Watch starts over there at 1.30pm Central Time..
:O)
Please forgive this 'copy & paste part of my comment but I am on my rounds checking all the links but wanted you to know I have seen your post and will try to get back again.
On behalf of all other Sky Watchers the team thank you for taking part this week.
Tom
I always hum the national anthem when I see fireworks - "the bombs bursting in air..."
Very nice.
I always hum the national anthem when I see fireworks - "the bombs bursting in air..."
Very nice.
Wow...looks like you were right up in the sky with them!
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Awesome capture of the fireworks
Fireworks always make me happy, no matter what day of the year.
Wonderful photos and a perfect SWF!
A fantastic firework display and a great SW contribution.
I like your Sky Watch.
Great fireworks show.
Thanks for sharing.
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great shots! very colorful and love the black sky
ooooh aaaaahhhhhhhhhhh ohhhhhhhh! I think taking pictures of fireworks is hard* I tried in vain on the 4th and not one of them was clear:( these are fantastic! have a great weekend!
WOW! Great sky watch post :)
Great fire~works captures!! I've never tried to photograph fireworks..great job!
Happy weekend!
Happy sky~watching!
Cat
OMG, these are beautiful!! Awesome is the best word I can come up with, they are breath taking!!!!
great fireworks pictures michael.
Brilliant fireworks photos! Nicely done with the streams of light.
Very nice series... I especially love the 2nd & 3rd photos. Terrific action shots!
Nice shots. I took my first fireworks shots on the 4th. I knew they began in China but couldn't have said when. Thanks for that info!
Very fine fireworks pictures for a great Sky Watch.
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