I do not know what it is with boys but they like fire. They like things that go ka-BOOM! They like fireworks (even though they were deathly scared of its sound when they were very little).
When they learned that fireworks are legal in Maine and that one fireworks shop opened along the highway, they were quite thrilled. One August day when we were traveling up for our usual summer vacation, they begged us to stop at the fireworks place. They got two New Year’s worth of firecrackers and all sorts of stuff. I was horrified at the expense.
While on vacation, the children perpetually checked the weather to see when the night would be clear and they could have their fireworks. When the appointed night came, they hurried through their bedtime routine while waiting for darkness to set in. It comes much later up north in August. They helped Daddy set up and bore the mosquito bites just so they could have their few minutes of fun. they listened to Daddy’s instructions about safety.
The night was getting old. The children had to go to bed soon. After they had their fun with their sparklers and little firecrackers, it was time for the finale. If I am not mistaken, these fountain was called Summer. It was worth its name.
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Nice shot of the finale.
The kid buried inside me absolutely LOVES fireworks, so if I weren’t so far away, I’d be inviting myself to enjoy them with your kids, Imelda!
Where do you live? It will be merrier to have you and more friends joining the party. Even summer picnics will be better with more friends around, too. 🙂
It would be great fun, Imelda–but I’m WAY over here in the Seattle area, and I don’t do any traveling whatsoever. So I’ll have to vicariously enjoy being with you all!
I’ve been thinking the WA ?Oregon area is a great place to be in. I was thinking how conducive that place is to growing roses. 😀 😀
On a more serious note, we have visited Seattle once, about ten years ago. I liked the rolling hills and the milder climate.
Yes, Oregon is all about roses! And of course we have some in WA too. The milder climate is what I love best here.
Love the sparkles of fireworks at night time. Great post for this challenge.
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Love the captures… Imelda these are good….
Great shots, Imelda. Love the ‘Summer’ display; such a pretty finale. 🙂
Beautiful and exciting fireworks! Definitely a celebration that stays alive in one’s memory. Me & my family love fireworks too. Our last was by the beach during Fourth of July. Thanks for a thrilling post. Have a great weekend.
Your picture of the finale is fantastic!
Great fire photos, Imelda! I haven’t tried to capture fire works, but I know is not easy to get a decent shot.
This made me smile. I remember the excitement of fireworks (I guess I liked to play with fire, too 🙂 )
Indeed! great fireworks shots… love them all
I have some many good memories linked to fireworks and sparklers and firecrackers. New year’s day and Christmas… Seeing the sky popping up with lights is still for me mesmerizing!.
Great photos!…Best wishes to you Imelda,
Aquileana 😀
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Boys and their fireworks…how they love them! Great capture, I can never get these so well done 🙂