Fireworks - A series in four parts.

Fireworks happen throughout the year. Yet, no matter how many times we've seen them, millions always go to watch them time and time again. They are fascinating, ephemeral, and surprizing. Why is it that we are so attracted to these flames in the sky? What do we see in them that makes a child out of us whenever they light up the sky?

I only hope to capture some of that feeling in you with this series where I was fortunate to catch three nights of fireworks in a row.

Click the links to the photo galleries to explore the full collection from each night. 

Part 1 - Exploring Technique:

All about what I found helpful as I learned about shooting fireworks.

Part 2 - Night 1 Target Field:

My first shoot and the challenge of learning you have only 30 minutes to get to a completely different show.

Part 3 - Night 2 Summer Fete:

Images from the 2010 Bloomington Summer Fete Fireworks.

Part 4 - Night 3 Getting Creative:

What to do when you are stuck in a “bad” location.