I went out on Saturday night in the hopes of capturing some rogue fireworks shots but, as luck would have it, I was out of position for the shots I had envisioned. The following morning, I ran into a neighbor who told me that there were a few shots that seemed to explode right near Abbot Hall which instantly reminded me of this shot from 2016’s show.
I had photographed the fireworks from the Dolphin Yacht Club that year and ended up with a few keepers. I knew the location wouldn’t work for a finale and I had scouted a specific location that, if I was right, would allow me to shoot the finale in close proximity to Abbot’s tower. As luck would have it, my calculations were correct and I was able to get this shot of the fireworks finale exploding near Abbot Hall.
I needed to forego this year’s planned excursion for the cancelled show but hope that I can make it happen in 2021. If my calculations are right for that shot, it may end up being my favorite of the past 10 years (no pressure though).