Thursday, July 5, 2018

Fourth of July Skies!

Joshua Tree National Park doesn't shoot off any fireworks in celebration of Independence Day (thankfully!). But if they did, it might look something like this:


This year, we stayed in town (didn't go out to JTree) and had a backyard BBQ and celebrated my daughter's birthday (yes, born on the Fourth of July!). Then we found a strategic spot to view our city's fireworks display.
I took this photo last year, but we returned to the same location this year (see below). Our city puts on an impressive fireworks display!

My granddaughter standing in front of our house, with the sun setting behind her. This photo is about a year old, and it's one of my favorites!

A few shots from last night... Above is my daughter watching my granddaughter swinging some glow sticks. Fun shot with about a 2 second exposure. Below are shots of our city's fireworks display.



For those of you celebrating, I hope you had a great Independence Day!
Linking with Skywatch Friday.
Thanks for stopping by!!
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29 comments:

  1. Magical Mystical TeacherJuly 5, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    I like the way your imagination runs wild with fireworks in Joshua Tree!

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  2. Light and VoicesJuly 5, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    Agreed. Thankfully fireworks are not on display at the Joshua Tree Park. Like how you captured the photos of fireworks. Hope you had a nice 4th of July. It was raining cats and dogs during the day here but cleared up for the fireworks by 10 PM thank goodness.

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  3. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 5, 2018 at 3:09 PM

    My firework photos leave so much to be desired. Yours are wow!

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  4. Bill July 5, 2018 at 3:34 PM

    It's good to be able to make your own reality sometimes--- And I'm happy to see yours.

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  5. JimJuly 5, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    Good photo editing and brilliant captures.

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  6. AlJuly 5, 2018 at 4:42 PM

    What fun! I like the composites.

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  7. Penelope Potty SnooperJuly 5, 2018 at 5:50 PM

    I always find it hard to shoot fireworks .

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  8. rupam sarmaJuly 5, 2018 at 7:34 PM

    Awesome pics.
    Happy Independence Day (4th July )
    Greetings to all.

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  9. JoyfulJuly 6, 2018 at 12:01 AM

    Beautiful imagination and creativity. Have a great weekend.

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  10. Jan K. alias AfanjaJuly 6, 2018 at 1:44 AM

    Looking at the pictures it looks like you've had a wonderful 4th of july.

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  11. s.cJuly 6, 2018 at 2:18 AM

    Great firework shots. As crisp as your desert pictures.

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  12. NatureFootstepJuly 6, 2018 at 2:50 AM

    love your firework art :)

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  13. eileeninmdJuly 6, 2018 at 4:11 AM

    Hello, I love your edited Joshua images. The fireworks are beautiful. Happy Birthday to your daughter. Great photos! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  14. Author R. Mac WheelerJuly 6, 2018 at 6:29 AM

    awwwww, ohhhhh, wowwwww

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪July 6, 2018 at 7:04 AM

    Great shots especially with your grand daughter. I think it would be fun to post your photoshopped fireworks on the Joshua Tree instagram or fb account and tell them about the great fireworks you set off. You might have new friends knocking on your door in a day or two.

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  16. WayneJuly 6, 2018 at 8:16 AM

    I really like the first photo (even if it is shopped)!

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  17. Sharon WagnerJuly 6, 2018 at 11:06 AM

    Your shots really captured the magic!

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  18. Kenneth Cole SchneiderJuly 6, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    That first shot was unbelievable, for good reason-- but it was so effective! You did well with the real thing, which itself is an accomplishment.

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  19. italiafinlandiaJuly 6, 2018 at 2:07 PM

    Fireworks are always nice to watch ...
    Your granddaughter is lovely.

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  20. AlanaJuly 6, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    If only they had those fireworks in Joshua Tree - but then there would be all these crowds - better the fireworks stay in town so you can continue to enjoy what you bring us each week. Enjoyed your town's fireworks. Ours were postponed due to rain!

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  21. carol l mckennaJuly 6, 2018 at 3:15 PM

    Granddaughter is a real cutie and awesome fireworks shots!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  22. AngieJuly 6, 2018 at 7:20 PM

    What is about fireworks that attracts us like moths to the flame? Wonderful shots, especially your grand-daughter with your daughter … Belated Happy Fourth to you!

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  23. Nancy ChanJuly 7, 2018 at 6:31 AM

    I really thought there was fireworks in Joshua Tree National Park! That was a great picture! Happy Independence Day!

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 7, 2018 at 6:57 PM

    Your night shots are always so wonderful, whether of nature or man-made wonders. We are still celebrating since our family 4th picnic was postponed until Sunday because of work and travel difficulties due to the mid-week Independence Day.

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  25. Share my GardenJuly 8, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    Love all the photos - real and imagined!

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  26. Billy Blue EyesJuly 10, 2018 at 4:38 AM

    Happy 4th July, we don't celebrate it here in the Uk but we let of fireworks on Bonfire night. See what you mean about the photo of your granddaughter being your favourite, it would be my choice as well

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  27. thomasJuly 10, 2018 at 7:34 AM

    nice fireworks

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  28. Pat TillettJuly 12, 2018 at 6:39 PM

    I saw the first photo before I read anything. I was a bit shocked that they would do that. Doh! It looks like you guys had a great evening. Great photos Pete!

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