Unbecoming Levity

Strange Invader

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

Looking at this weird image which vaguely resembles a glowing hairy microorganism of some sort, I quickly realized that I don't know how to take photos of fireworks. But that doesn't stop me from sharing!

Greenish

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

The fireworks were already started by the time we got there. We parked on Summer Street to watch the display which was being fired off from St. Bernard Athletic Field off of John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg.

Starburst

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

Duo

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

The rockets were generally fired off in twos and threes, except of course for the finale.

Another Pair

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

Check that red! I assume that fireworks technology has advanced since I was a kid. I don't remember them being this colorful.

Patriotic Colors

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

This trio of rockets produced a dazzling red, white, and blue display.

Spectacular

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

Smoke Trails

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

Note the smoke trails in the center of this burst. After each display faded it left behind a skeleton in smoke which vaguely resembled a dessicated spider or some other sort of branchy thing.

Oooh! Wow!

Abacquer — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:10:24 -0400

Patty and Lynnea enjoyed the show, which lasted about 40 minutes or thereabouts, and for once we managed to get out of there in under 5 minutes, which is practically a miracle given the traffic. I think we may park on Summer Street next time, too!