Inspiring Photo: Party Like It's 1776 #11947471

Party Like It's 1776

Uploaded: July 09, 2011 03:00:47 | Entered: July 07, 2015 03:33:50

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**Grand Finale**

4 July - Our local Fireworks Display is set-off about 250 yards behind our home. This is a single image and it was taken from our patio!

Tamron 18-270 Di at 21mm. ISO 100, ss-2.0 seconds @ f13.0, (MT)

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 2/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 21.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher July 09, 2011

Lucky you! A great fireworks blowout for sure! Love it!! #1391606

Deb Koskovich July 09, 2011

Wow, now that is one grand fireworks shot! #9517595

Michelle Alton July 09, 2011

Great that you have a "front row" seat! Very good job on the finale! Love the title too. #9517609

Avril Young July 09, 2011

wow!! outstanding capture Jeff..this is stunning.. #9517622

Tammy M. Anderson July 09, 2011

Fabulous fireworks capture, Jeff. #9517651

Marilyn Cornwell July 09, 2011

Wonderful, Jeff! #9517664

Robyn A. Terrell July 09, 2011

Jeff, this is outstanding in every way! #9517680

Bill Johnson July 09, 2011

Jeff, Great capture and thanks for the shot data. Is two seconds your basic fireworks shutter time? #9517709

Anita Hogue July 09, 2011

I have never been able to get a great fireworks shot. This is absolutely gorgeous, Jeff! Excellent work! #9517750

Annie Booth July 09, 2011

Oh wow Jeff. This is sooo gorgeous. You have your own show. Love all those beautiful colors and full frame.

Have a great day my friend. #9517848

Jane Holestine July 09, 2011

Stunning capture! #9517868

Karen E. Michaels July 09, 2011

We are that old, we feel like we party like 1776.
Stunning display of talent, Jeff. #9517891

Renata Gusciora July 09, 2011

Fantastic fireworks display capture,Jeff!Wonderful clarity and colors! #9517964

Douglas Pignet July 09, 2011

nice capture and colors Jeff...well done #9517977

Robert R. Goodman July 09, 2011

Hi Jeff,Excellent fireworks display.WOW!!Stunning capture!!!! #9518041

Claudia Kuhn July 09, 2011

Beautiful Jeff, must be great to get the show and not have to fight the crowds! #9518064

Mary Dimitriw July 09, 2011

WOW!! Outstanding capture Jeff!! Aren't you lucky having that display so close to home. #9518080

Lorna Shutter July 09, 2011

Wow!!! What an amazing view you have from your patio, Jeff! Such a fantastic display of colourful lights and explosions! One of the best fireworks shots I've seen! Absolutely gorgeous! :) #9518123

Carol L. Fowler July 09, 2011

Stupendous! #9518206

Stan Kwasniowski July 09, 2011

Jeff, a winner, well at least I think this image is, as for the judges,, ho hum #9518222

Jeana Clark July 09, 2011

A beautiful finale!!!
Awesome shot Jeff!!!
~J~ #9518252

Emile Abbott July 09, 2011
Fabulous fireworks capture Jeff. I have never tried it. Maybe some day. #9518389

Kaye Burazin July 09, 2011
no one is ever too old to enjoy fireworks...outstanding Jeff #9518423

Kay E. Mahoney July 09, 2011
Nice capture, Jeff. Love all the colors. #9518446

Tiia Vissak July 09, 2011
very beautiful! #9518525

Mike Clime July 09, 2011
Lucky you to get awesome fireworks shots like this from your backyard, Jeff! #9518544

Stephen Zacker July 09, 2011
That makes it great for shooting them. We had all kinds of firework bans hear because of the fire risk #9518604

Karen Engelbreth July 09, 2011
Wonderful fireworks shot, Jeff... #9518636

Rony Sagy July 09, 2011
Terrific capture from this front row seat. #9518643

Ron McEwan July 09, 2011
Our little town is having their fire works tonight. This inspired me to go shoot some tonight. This an awesome display of color and light Jeff well done. #9518669

Jyri Vissak July 09, 2011
Great shot! Absolutely beautiful. #9518685

John Connolly July 09, 2011
How lucky are you Jeff, the fireworks come to you! A spectacular capture, you certainly timed this one to perfection! #9518695

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 09, 2011
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH WOW! Incredible capture of the 4th celebration, Jeff! :-) k #9518780

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 09, 2011
Holy Cow!!
One shot?
They sure do it big in Texas!!
Sensational capture Jeff!! #9518956

Patrick Rouzes July 09, 2011
WOW, Michelle, you excel at everything you do, my friend! Exceptional job, indeed! #9518975

Patrick Rouzes July 09, 2011
Well, I guess you are not Michelle, Jeff! Sorry about that. Was looking at Michelle's comment but responded to yours which was next to hers. You excel at everything too! #9518980

Deborah C. Lewinson July 09, 2011
Gorgeous capture, Jeff! What a treat to watch fomr your patio!
Debby #9519002

Thomas E. Hinds July 09, 2011
Beautiful image, Jeff! Love the exposure, the color, and the comp! Wonderful work! #9519003

Stefania Barbier July 09, 2011
fantastic fireworks capture!!! #9519031

Barbara Waldoch July 09, 2011
Beautiful shot, Jeff! #9519094

Robert K. Bemus July 09, 2011
Gorgeous color and capture, Jeff!! #9519243

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 10, 2011
EXCELLENT fireworks capture, Jeff. Love the colors! #9519333

Jeff Robinson July 10, 2011
Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #9519384

Mary K. Robison July 10, 2011
I HATE YOU, Jeff!
Naaaah --- but I AM wildly jealous of you, getting a gorgeous shot like this in one take!
The vertical composition makes it all the more impressive. Wonderful work!
#9519458

Freddy Bland July 10, 2011
LOVE THIS, Jeff! Outstanding...a huge bravo to you on this capture!! #9519857

Karen Celella July 10, 2011
You are just surrounded by excitement, Jeff. Fabulous capture of fireworks. Ours were rained out and then we missed them on the rescheduled night. Boo hoo. #9519943

Cathy Barrows July 10, 2011
awesome...nothing like a beautiful show without the crowds #9519955

Carol Eade July 10, 2011
Wow, what a shot, beautiful! #9520037

Mitch Spence July 10, 2011
How lucky you are to have had such a vantage point, Jeff. I'm surprised that they did this with the heat and drought, but you sure got a wow of a shot of the celebration here. #9520211

Rona L. Schwarz July 10, 2011
My gosh! One of the best fireworks captures I have ever seen, Jeff, and from your own patio, too! How lucky can you get! And I love the vertical comp!
Just superb! #9521374

Jeff Robinson July 11, 2011
Thank You - It really is nice to see fireworks from our home without having to travel! Jeff #9521674

frank w. degenhardt July 11, 2011
Talk about a blast of colors that fill the page and light up the sky. This is quite spectacular the way it flares out and I just love the mix of color. A gorgeous sight to see my friend.
Have a great day. #9521963

Ellen Hodges July 11, 2011
Absolutely fantastic and gorgeous, Jeff! a very big WOW!! Fab work!!! #9522169

Nancy L. Green July 11, 2011
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Jeff, this is so clear with the lighting and colors so perfect, WTG!! <>< #9522330

Tammy Espino July 11, 2011
That's some blast, awesome!!! #9523639

Jeff Robinson July 12, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9523989

Karen Bacon July 13, 2011
Holy cow! what a display!! Wonderful presentation Jeff! #9527187

Maria Coulson July 13, 2011
Wow, wow, fantastic!! #9527623

Jill Odice July 13, 2011
Wow, what a GRand Finale!!! I have given up trying to capture fireworks images, I always end up mssing the whole show while getting no good shots :-) This is spectacular! #9527997

Jeff Robinson July 14, 2011
Thank You Karen, Maria and Jill!! #9529046

Kathleen Rinker July 16, 2011
Awesome capture Jeff, very beautiful!! #9534050

Jeff Robinson July 17, 2011
Thanks Kathleen! #9535164

Cyndy Doty July 17, 2011
Great fireworks capture! #9535793

Debbie Hartley July 18, 2011
Beautiful fireworks shot Jeff! You are lucky to have them so close to your home! #9537487

Jeff Robinson July 18, 2011
Thank You Cyndy and Debbie! #9538448

Heather Loewenhardt July 20, 2011
Wow! I am speechless and so jealous. Fantastic image Jeff. #9542093

Jeff Robinson July 20, 2011
Thanks Heather!! Jeff #9543063

Marilyn K. Lincecum July 07, 2015
AWESOME !!! One of the best fireworks shot I have seen. Looks like a winner to me. Outstanding colors and clarity. Love it. #11328285

Marilyn K. Lincecum July 07, 2015
Oh..I forgot I also love the title. #11328288

Jeff Robinson July 08, 2015
Thank You Marilyn! #11328793

Amanda D. Austwick July 10, 2015
Great fire works display and capture #11329558

Jeff Robinson July 12, 2015
Thanks Amanda! #11330365

Betty Ann Kelly July 16, 2015
Holy moly! Great job! Assuming you used a tripod?
#11331936

Linda M. Solari July 16, 2015
Great capture Jeff, and perfect title! #11332158

Jeff Robinson July 17, 2015
Thank You - Yes, I did use a tripod! #11332262

Emile Abbott September 01, 2015
Congratulations Jeff on wonderful finalist. #11353191

Marilyn K. Lincecum September 03, 2015
Congratulations Jeff on a beautiful Finalist. #11354620

Jeff Robinson September 04, 2015
Thank You Emile and Marilyn! #11354711

Linda M. Solari September 06, 2015
Congratulations Jeff on this amazing Finalist! #11356007

Jeff Robinson September 07, 2015
Thank You Linda! #11356037

Mitch Spence December 31, 2015
Congrats, Jeff, on the POTD, and happy new year to you. #11418521

Carol Flisak December 31, 2015
Terrific image, Jeff... great view from your patio! Congrats on your POTD and a very happy and creative new year! #11418523

Val Feldman December 31, 2015
A fantastic Year's End celebration capture! Just beautiful, Jeff! Congratulations on your wonderful POTD and may 2016 bring to you and yours good health and much happiness! #11418525

Bob D. Hall December 31, 2015
Very well done, Jeff!
Congrats!!! #11418534

Rick Joyce December 31, 2015
Huge congratulations on your photo of the day! #11418536

Mike F. Anderson December 31, 2015
Hey Jeff. Congrats on the POTD. Wishing you a great next year and lots of photo ops! #11418537

Rick Joyce December 31, 2015
Huge congratulations on your photo of the day! #11418538

Rick Joyce December 31, 2015
Huge congratulations on your photo of the day! #11418539

Nancy L. Green December 31, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS Jeff on this wonderful finalist and POTD!!! <>< #11418540

Cindy Bendush December 31, 2015
Fabulous Jeff! Congrats on your POTD! #11418541

Carol Quina December 31, 2015
Congratulations on your POTD! #11418542

John D. Roach December 31, 2015
Very nice capture! #11418543

Bojan Bencic December 31, 2015
Perfect POTD for today, Jeff. Congratulations and a Happy New Year! #11418546

Amanda D. Austwick December 31, 2015
Congratulations on your POTD, and Happy New Year! #11418572

Tammy M. Anderson December 31, 2015
Beautiful POTD. Congrats! #11418576

Martha R. Mazon December 31, 2015
Congrats on you POTD, Jeff! Happy New Year! #11418589

Leslie McLain December 31, 2015
Congrats on a fantastic POTD. Jeff. #11418601

Evy Johansen December 31, 2015
Congratulations on your beautiful POTD, Jeff!! Happy New Year! #11418607

Ellen Hodges December 31, 2015
Huge congrats on a fabulous POTD, Jeff!!! #11418619

Jeffrey R. Bange December 31, 2015
Congratulations Jeff on a well deserved and outstanding POTD. Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year. #11418622

Ray January 01, 2016
Congratulations on your superb Finalist and POTD, Jeff! Happy New Year! #11418737

Lindley Johnson January 03, 2016
Congratulations on your fabulous finalist and POTD, Jeff. Happy New Year! #11418880

Jeff Robinson January 03, 2016
Thank You!! #11418914

Sunae G. Fosmark January 03, 2016
excellent shot! Congratulations!!
#11418933

Deborah C. Lewinson January 06, 2016
What a blast! Congratulations, Jeff on your POTD and finalist awards! Happy New Year! #11419866

Mary K. Robison January 06, 2016
Congratulations on your POTD/Finalist, Jeff! #11419920

Nadia Paul January 07, 2016
So beautiful - congrats Jeff! #11420293

Jeff Robinson January 09, 2016
Thank You! #11420806

Linda M. Solari January 21, 2016
Congrats on your POTD Jeff, this is one of my favorite fireworks images! How nice to be able to take it from your patio! #11425417

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