Happy Birthday. . . by kerristephens

Happy Birthday. . .

America, Kimmi ( http://365project.org/kimmistephens/365), and Kerri. :)

I think my fireworks photo this year has improved from last year's photo. Here's last year's photo: http://365project.org/kerristephens/365/2010-07-05

"In 1776, Massachusetts native son John Adams declared that Independence Day “ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” If John Adams were to return to Massachusetts today to lead such a parade, he would find that the sale and possession of fireworks is now against the law in the Bay State; that he needed the permission of a local, unelected government employee in order to get a gun license; that outdoor fires are illegal unless they’re expressly for the purpose of preparing food; and that “games and sports” such as tag, dodge ball, and all “unauthorized chasing games” are currently prohibited by many Bay State public schools. He would also find himself under government order to buy health insurance for himself and Abigail, or face stiff penalties from the state. What does the 4th of July mean to me? It’s a reminder that America needs another Fourth of July."
~Michael Graham
very cool
July 5th, 2011  
What a fantastic shot!
July 5th, 2011  
wow crazy good firework shot!
July 5th, 2011  
beautiful capture!
July 5th, 2011  
Improved a lot! Great picture!
July 5th, 2011  
Fab capture!!!
July 5th, 2011  
Much better than my pathetic attempts tonight. Very good.
July 5th, 2011  
Gorgeous detail! You don't usually see that.
July 5th, 2011  
fantastic! mine pale by comparison.
July 5th, 2011  
I love this! I hope your day was a great one!
July 5th, 2011  
spectacular shot!
July 5th, 2011  
good fireworks capture
July 5th, 2011  
wow!
July 5th, 2011  
Ehm, if I understand this correctly, Happy Birthday to you!!!
And these fireworks look great!
July 5th, 2011  
Amazing fireworks shot!
July 5th, 2011  
WooHoo! Terrific capture!
July 5th, 2011  
This is beautiful...this is one of the best fireworks shot I have seen...WISH YOU AND KIMMI A VERY HAPPY B'DAY...
July 5th, 2011  
Beautiful fireworks shot!!
July 5th, 2011  
Stunning firework shot!
July 5th, 2011  
Wonderful shot and yes quite a difference year over year! Ha.
July 5th, 2011  
Great photo. The fireworks look spectacular as did your description of the People Republic of Massachusetts. Good job on both.
July 5th, 2011  
This one looks wonderful. Nicely formed, timing perfect.
July 5th, 2011  
Fabulous shot! Great improvement on last year, well done!
July 5th, 2011  
This is amazing! Congratulations on growing. It gives me hope. Happy birthday to you and your sister!
July 5th, 2011  
Beautiful fireworks shot!
July 5th, 2011  
PERFECT!
July 5th, 2011  
Well done! Happy birthday America !
July 5th, 2011  
Wow happy 4th July
July 5th, 2011  
great shot
July 5th, 2011  
Awesome..
July 5th, 2011  
This is just fabulous! Happy 4th of July!
July 5th, 2011  
wonderful picture and yes you it improved from last year.. but not only your picture, the fireworks too! ;-)
July 5th, 2011  
Happy birthday .. hope you had a great day .. and fantastic shot
July 5th, 2011  
Great capture!
July 5th, 2011  
fab shot, this is one of the best fireworks shot i have seen!
a fav
July 5th, 2011  
Stunning!
July 5th, 2011  
wow amazing shot! Probably much better than anything I could do!
July 5th, 2011  
Oh wow, supurb capture. A fav.
July 5th, 2011  
Fantastic shot of the fireworks- looks like it was a spectacular display. And I think the quote is fantastic too!!
July 5th, 2011  
Definite improvement! This is gorgeous!
July 5th, 2011  
Great shot! I thought I got some good ones, but they pale in comparison. Mine were just some (probably illegal) neighborhood ones though. Hope you had a great birthday!
July 5th, 2011  
Beautiful! You guys must have had a lot of fun. Wonderful photo!
July 5th, 2011  
FANTASTIC....WOW WOW WOW..
July 5th, 2011  
Wonderful shot.
July 5th, 2011  
That is a beautiful capture. I'm going to study your Exif info :)
July 5th, 2011  
Wow, great capture, rather perfect!
July 5th, 2011  
This is a great shot of the fireworks....fav'd.......
July 5th, 2011  
nice framing of this one.
July 5th, 2011  
This is beautiful!
July 5th, 2011  
Awesome firework shot!! Love this!
July 5th, 2011  
FABULOUS! And such a fav!
July 5th, 2011  
Nice Shot!
July 5th, 2011  
Beautil Kerri.... I'm ashamed to put mine up LOL
July 5th, 2011  
Awesome!
July 5th, 2011  
Incredible difference. You have grown as a photographer. Great shot. Here in England I saw nary a pop!
July 5th, 2011  
Wow, you have improved immensely!!! This is really gorgeous! Hope you and Kimmi had wonderful birthdays!
July 5th, 2011  
Wow this is the best firework shot I have seen by far !!!
July 5th, 2011  
Awesome!
July 5th, 2011  
Most excellent firework shot!
July 5th, 2011  
Wonderful shot! Much improved from last year. Happy birthday to you and your sister!
July 5th, 2011  
Beautiful capture of light
July 5th, 2011  
Fabulous shot!
July 5th, 2011  
awesome fireworks shot - well done you!
July 5th, 2011  
This is a terrific shot! The bursts really pop off the black!
July 5th, 2011  
truly beautiful shot Kerri, colours and exposure look spot on
July 5th, 2011  
THIS IS WHAT I CALL FIREWORKS VERY NICE
July 5th, 2011  
Great shot and hear hear to your comments - Australia's health sytem is similar to Canadas and works well - but we are turning nanny state-ish too.
July 5th, 2011  
FABULOUS!!!
July 5th, 2011  
oh WOW! They just sparkle!
July 5th, 2011  
Wow! Ooooo and an Ahhhhh! Great shot!
July 6th, 2011  
wow spectacular capture!
July 6th, 2011  
great shot
July 6th, 2011  
Beautiful capture!!
July 6th, 2011  
Amazing!
July 6th, 2011  
wow that's beautiful! I wish we got to see fireworks this year! no such luck though..they were outlawed in my part of Texas because of the serious drought we are in! Looks like you had quite a show!
July 6th, 2011  
This is so beautiful. I want to thank you so much for all your kind comments. I don't know how you have time for all of them. I love seeing all your photos.
July 6th, 2011  
It is difficult to capture fireworks & your photo is stunning!
July 6th, 2011  
Happy Fourth and wonderful firework shot
July 6th, 2011  
such clarity
July 6th, 2011  
spectacular fireworks! ♥
July 6th, 2011  
Beautiful shot. I like how the top fireworks fills the top part of the picture.
July 6th, 2011  
Awesome!
July 6th, 2011  
nice one
July 6th, 2011  
fabulous fireworks, Kerri!
July 6th, 2011  
Great shot it is Kerri, so sure it improved
July 6th, 2011  
Fantastic!
July 6th, 2011  
WOW! A fabulous capture here!!
July 6th, 2011  
Nicely done!
July 6th, 2011  
Deb
Love the clarity and focus...I've seen lots of firework shots lately and this is a definite FAV !
July 6th, 2011  
wonderful capture, definite improvement! great job!
July 6th, 2011  
wow!! Stunning shot, Kerri!!
July 6th, 2011  
Great fireworks, a lovely capture.
July 6th, 2011  
That's an awesome firework shot Kerri!! Superb! fav
July 7th, 2011  
Fantastic capture!!
July 7th, 2011  
Fabulous capture!
July 7th, 2011  
I'm not sure if I like your picture or the quote the best. ;o)
John Adams might be planning a trip to the Supreme Court with a list of grievances... or raising a militia. ;o)
July 7th, 2011  
Hi, once again Kerri, I just saw this beautiful shot (and fav of mine!) on the pop page.....
July 7th, 2011  
Nice Job!
July 7th, 2011  
Beautiful! FAV
July 7th, 2011  
of all the fireworks shots I've seen, this is my favorite!! FAV!
July 7th, 2011  
Beautiful! And on the PP! Congrats!
July 7th, 2011  
gorgeous shot!
July 7th, 2011  
Fabulous shot...congrats on the POP page!!
July 7th, 2011  
Fabtastic shot
July 7th, 2011  
Kc
omg!
July 7th, 2011  
Fatastic capture.
July 7th, 2011  
Fab shot!!
July 7th, 2011  
Wow!! Beautiful shot!!
July 8th, 2011  
You reached the big leagues with this shot. Awesome!
July 8th, 2011  
Thosee fire weorks looks AWESOME ! cool shot
July 8th, 2011  
Fantastic fireworks shot.
July 9th, 2011  
Ooh, pretty!
July 10th, 2011  
Great shot! Fav!
July 10th, 2011  
I will have to agree with everyone else and say this is simply incredible really well captured!
July 10th, 2011  
Stunning scale!! xx
July 10th, 2011  
fabulous capture!
July 11th, 2011  
Beautiful!!!
October 16th, 2012  
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