Jeffrey StonerFine Art Photography
When I was seven years old we moved from the city of Harrisburg PA to the country. Growing up in the country was a wonderful experience but there were a few things the city offered that couldn’t be replaced. Our church was less than 50 yards away from home, I walked two blocks to
school, Saturday matinees at the theater were three blocks away, and on the 4th of July we only had to walk six blocks to Reservoir Hill to see the fireworks.Late in the day on the 4th we would gather a blanket and drinks and walk to Reservoir Park. We would then try to find a spot as close to the top of the hill as we could and begin what seemed an endless wait for the sun to set.
As dusk approached my excitement built. Finally the moment arrived and the first rocket would be launched into the sky, followed by a burst of color and a thunderous explosion. I would be in awe as the sky filled with the colors of the rainbow and the sounds of the explosions. And then my excitement would build again as I waited for the multiple bursts and explosions of the finale. After the last explosion, and for just a little while, everyone would be still and there wouldn’t be a sound. As we gathered our blanket and headed for home in the warmth of the July night, I would savor the experience with each step we took.
I still love fireworks. I love that first rocket launching into the sky, the sound of the explosions, the amazing mix of colors and the oohs and ahhs from the crowd during the finale. I also love photographing fireworks and even had a solo photography show at Harrisburg PA’s City Government Center titled Fireworks sponsored by The Art Association of Harrisburg.
What I find especially fun about fireworks photography is the unknown. You never know how many rockets will be launched at one time, how high they will go, or what colors will be filling the sky. I shoot images of fireworks with my camera on a tripod and a remote shutter release in my hand so I can watch the fireworks and photograph them too! What I also find especially fun about fireworks is the known. You know you will have an exciting time.
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