Fireworks Over Konocti, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

July 4th fireworks over Clearlake were pretty spectacular this year. I got lucky on this shot to capture one, very large firework explosion. Although it's 4300 feet tall, Mount Konocti looks dwarfed in the background. I just love when you look up and a firework explosion seems to fill up the sky, and the huge orange ones like this are my favorites.

I must have held that camera up to my eye most of the night, and I undoubtedly looked like a victim of spousal abuse by the end of it. Theoretically it would have been great to have a tripod, but with all the people milling about, and the unpredictability of where each firework would explode in the sky, I doubt it would have helped.

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photoray (13981) 2009-07-26 7:06

Hi Rachael,

This guy attracted my attention not only for the firework burst, but the shadow of the Sleeping Giant - Mt. Konocti.

Good job,
Ray

PS: I drive to Clearlake tomorrow to check on my lot vegetation removal at Clearlake Riviera, and the lot has both good views of the Lake and Mt. Konocti. Wish I had a sailboat!

bracasha75 (24591) 2009-07-30 6:23

Helo Rachel
Howdy my friend???/
I hope you are well and feel fine
You have made good shot of this fireworks over Konocti and no meter where fireworks are realy good things
They wake nice feelings
Thanks for sharing
Bratislav
You have ask me how is life here in Serbia!
Not bad but very uninspirativ if you understud!
All best,Bratislav

paololg (31448) 2009-07-30 13:55

Ciao dear Rachel,
wonderful effect of light of this firework captured at the blue hour. Excellent night photo, congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice day!
Paolo

bakes888 (18499) 2009-08-02 1:50

Hi Rachel. Excellent capture, the simplicity of the composition gives this and elegant look. The little natural light shows the mountain well also. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good Sunday, Paul.

wolf38 (30) 2009-08-09 9:07

Hello rachel. The photo pleases me very well. It is excellent composed. The silhouette of the mountains, the low-blue sky and the fireworks complement each other in the best way. Marvelously. Best regards, Wolfgang.

cobra112 (15589) 2009-08-18 12:01

Great atmosphere in this blue hour. Excellent details on fire works. Well done Rachel!

Roberto

amirey10 (603) 2009-09-12 4:58

Hello Rachel,
How are you my friend?
I hope you are well ...
very good timing in this shot
i like a lot colors and frame
good pov and light
well done
amine
tfs