I wanted to capture images of fireworks this year. The results are in, and the reactions are mixed. I did capture some images, but I’m less than thrilled.
Color? Yes. But tree blocks the view.
After the mediocre photo above, I tried a little harder.
A 15-sec exposure captures multiple “bursts.”
The evening air was hot and very humid. For that reason, I didn’t stay out to try further experiments. Actually, that’s not entirely true. I could have stayed out longer, but the mosquitoes were well organized and ganging up on me. Some of them were signaling with lights for reinforcements. I could see several with flashlights leading the way through the dark. That’s when I decided that a full retreat was in order. And that’s what I did.
Wouldn’t you?
I really like that second one!
Too right; I’m not waiting for a squadron of mospuitoes. Our fireworks display was postponed indefinitely; and after more dry days, temps over 100, who knows when?
Oddly enough, I was able to sit outside in the sweltering heat last night and burn some wood (there goes the last of the 1855 kitchen walls and ceiling). I think only a handful of mosquitoes pestered me!!! It was a miracle. I chalk it up to lack of rain. Yay!