Canada Day Fireworks - St. John's NL

Jerry CurtisJerry Curtis Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
edited July 4, 2005 in Holy Macro
This is at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's. I miscalculated a bit on exactly where the majority of the bursts would occur (thought they would be to the left of the tree), but, by the time I realized it, it was too late to find another spot. In retrospect, I think the tree - and the people - might even add to the composition and establish scale. What do you think? Do you have a preference?

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Comments and/or constructive criticizm welcomed and appreciated as always.
-Jerry

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  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited July 3, 2005
    Jerry for sure they add to the shots, and these are excellent! thumb.gif



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  • grannyrobingrannyrobin Registered Users Posts: 134 Major grins
    edited July 3, 2005
    MuskyDude wrote:
    Jerry for sure they add to the shots, and these are excellent! thumb.gif



    AJ
    I love these photos! I love the feeling I get of the people gathered together, sheltered by the tree, and the fireworks above.

    My favorite is the first one. I think I like the layers of fireworks, then the tree, then the people.

    If I recall correctly, my dad was in St. John's during WWII. I've been longing to go there. It's great to see it in your photos.
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited July 3, 2005
    nice work, jerry. excellent set.
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  • Jerry CurtisJerry Curtis Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2005
    Thanks, AJ...
    MuskyDude wrote:
    Jerry for sure they add to the shots, and these are excellent! thumb.gif

    AJ
    Glad you enjoyed my efforts.
    -Jerry

    Whether you think that you can or that you can't, you are usually right.
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  • Jerry CurtisJerry Curtis Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2005
    Wow...
    grannyrobin wrote:
    I love these photos! I love the feeling I get of the people gathered together, sheltered by the tree, and the fireworks above.

    My favorite is the first one. I think I like the layers of fireworks, then the tree, then the people.

    If I recall correctly, my dad was in St. John's during WWII. I've been longing to go there. It's great to see it in your photos.
    Photos that impart a feeling are the objective and dream of every serious photographer. Thank you for such a generous compliment.

    I haven't taken a lot of pictures of St. John's - even though I live only 20 mins away from the city. However, there are a few scattered through my galleries, and, if your dad was here in WWII, he surely would have seen seascapes at Flatrock and Pouch Cove similar to the ones in my galleries.

    Thanks again for looking and commenting.
    -Jerry

    Whether you think that you can or that you can't, you are usually right.
    - Henry Ford

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  • Jerry CurtisJerry Curtis Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2005
    Thanks very much, Andy
    andy wrote:
    nice work, jerry. excellent set.
    Your compliments are very much appreciated.
    -Jerry

    Whether you think that you can or that you can't, you are usually right.
    - Henry Ford

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