Fireworks in DC

Wednesday afternoon we arrived, settled into the hotel, grabbed a late lunch and headed to the Mall area to watch the fireworks. It had just rained, and being visitors, we did not have chairs or a blanket. Luckily I found a park bench all of a sudden. We had to sit there for 2 hours so we wouldn't lose the seat, but it was next to the news vans, and we people watched.

We positioned ourselves capitol-side just behind the Washington Monument. I thought this would be a good place for photos of the fireworks and the monument together. As dusk hit I got my tripod all set up. Oops, wrong! The explosions started, but they were barely clearing the trees. I was SO bummed! I thought for sure they were going to shoot high enough for great picture opportunities. Then it would just be up to me to get the camera settings correct to get some decent shots.

I managed to take a lot of photos, but I did have issues being the amateur that I am. I had high hopes that I would get good shots on my first try. Combine that expectation with the realization that I was on the wrong side of the monument, and there is a whammer for you! I'm still bummed. But, life goes on.

I haven't downloaded the photos yet so there could still be a nice one hidden. I might post one after I get them on the computer.

Shooting aside, it was awesome to watch the show up here!