Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Happy Independence Day!

July 4th is the U.S.A.'s Independence Day.
Happy July 4th!
All photographs were captured hand-held at last year's fireworks display at the United States Air Force Academy - due to the extreme dryness there won't be any displays this year. And I'm linking it to Skywatch Friday.

The wildfire is largely under control at this point, and hopefully it won't flare up again.
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26 comments:

  1. MarilynJuly 4, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Great memories! Happy Fourth to you and your family!♥♫

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  2. CheriJuly 4, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Al, you need to give me some tips on Firework pictures, your's are great!

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  3. Sylvia KJuly 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Awesome captures, Al! Have a wonderful holiday! Hope things continue to improve with the weather and the fire! Holding good thoughts for you and your family!

    Sylvia

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  4. LynetteJuly 4, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Happy birthday, America! Great celebratory post you have here. Thanks for sharing. And thanks to all who fought the wildfire--their steadfastness has resulted in safety for so many.

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  5. NaquillityJuly 4, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    those firework photos are impressive especially knowing that you hand held the camera throughout the shoot. i can't hold a camera with really low shutter speeds. hope you & your family are having a great July 4th~

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  6. ClytieJuly 4, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I can only imagine that next year's celebrations in Colorado are going to be spectacular to make up for missing this year ... and the tragedy the fires brought to so many people. I hear things are improving ... you are still in my thoughts and prayers.

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  7. CraveCuteJuly 5, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful shots Al. Such a shame how the weather has been so cruel to so many. :(

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  8. RajeshJuly 5, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Amazing fireworks in the sky. Wish you happy Independence Day.

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  9. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Hope things are better there now. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. nonizamboniJuly 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    What a show!! Great captures. . .glad the wildfire is waning.
    Happy weekend!

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  11. AnnemorJuly 5, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    HAve to be careful in dry weather.
    Nice fireworks thoug.
    Mormor Norway

    http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2012/07/05/himmelsk-absolutt-himmelsk/

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  12. Kim, USAJuly 5, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful capture, love it!

    Kim,USA

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  13. vincibeneJuly 5, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    WOW! Great pictures!

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  14. Kerri FarleyJuly 5, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Really SUPERB shots!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 5, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Gorgeous pictures (your night photography never fails to amaze me)...but I am glad they are last year's memories. This is definitely no year for fireworks in your neck of the woods! Glad also of course to know that things are getting under control.

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  16. MeowwJuly 5, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    I loved the moon over the flag! Just too good...

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  17. Chubskulit RoseJuly 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Gorgeous! Have a happy weekend and happy sky watching!

    My Skyshot

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  18. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Wow - what amazing shots!

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  19. FranciscaJuly 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I did for a second wonder whether these splendid fireworks were captured this year... made sense to skip it, but how sad.

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  20. JanaJuly 6, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Great firework pictures, I love those and love even more the news of the fires getting under control. Amen

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  21. Black Jack's CarolJuly 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    My goodness, what great shots of the fireworks you captured. I know from experience that's not so easy. Happy Independence Day!

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  22. ErikaJuly 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Gorgeous shots!!!

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  23. Spare Parts and PicsJuly 6, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Al, these are great photos!!

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  24. LindaJuly 8, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Understandable about the fireworks this year. Wishing you improved weather conditions.

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  25. stardustJuly 8, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Excuse me to be a late comer. The shots of fireworks and the collaboration of the crescent moon and the Stars and Stripes are stunning. Wish you rainfall in the dry area.

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  26. sonia a. mascaroJuly 9, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Happy Independence Day!
    You took fantastic pictures!

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