Thursday, July 4, 2013

The Third Of July

Webster Groves Carnival 1

Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is a big deal in this country.  My suburb, Webster Groves, has one of the bigger festivals in the area, although nothing compared to the main event downtown. I like to go over on opening night and shoot the carnival rides around sunset.

I'll be in the city center tonight to shoot the BIG fireworks.

A couple of people asked for a Thursday Arch photo.  The holiday air show was practicing over the Mississippi yesterday afternoon. I got the bottom pic from my office window.                
Webster Groves Carnival 2

Webster Groves Carnival 3

Air Show Practice 1

12 comments:

Olivier said...

je te souhaite un Happy 4 Juillet.
Superbe tes photos de la fete foraine et surtout tres belle photo de l'arche, bien vu

cieldequimper said...

These looking up shots are incredibly beautiful.

Tamera said...

They're all great shots. Happy Fourth!

s.c said...

I like all the shots but the arch is impeccable again. How you always find a new approach is beyond me but wonderful. Keep your camera clicking.

Speedway said...

I particularly like carnival lights at night, and yourpictures are great!

Norma said...

I love amusement park rides--but my favorite here is the Arch photo!

Unknown said...

Outstanding shot on top. Otherwordly it is. The one at the bottom is also amazing! Fantastic post.

Clueless in Boston said...

Very nice shots. Have a great holiday.

Memphis MOJO said...

Good luck shooting the fireworks. I'm going to try that here in Memphis. I did this a few years ago and it was a disaster. Maybe I can do better this time.

William Kendall said...

Beautiful shots!

I took some for our Canada Day... but I'm still working with film cameras, not digital, so I have no idea yet if they turned out.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Your Arch shot is primo. Great catch.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh well done Bob, all fab shots..were you using the Olympus?