Fireworks on the Marshwalk

Yes, I know the Fourth was last week, but we just got back from vacation. For the first time, I wasn't home for the Fourth of July. Connie and I and some of her family watched fireworks from the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet in South Carolina. A great place to watch and a really good show, even with the rain.

Happy Birthday USA

Mount Airy got the jump on the country's birthday as they held their first fireworks last night at the carvinal grounds. A large flag greeted those driving by the grounds. Mt. Airy Liquors was one of the main backers of the event.

Fireworks & Full Moon

It's been hot in Eldersburg this past week, how hot you ask? We didn't attend the Sykesville Firemen's Carnival during the week. After the fire this past winter which destroyed the social hall it is important to support the local fire department this year. Friday it was a lot cooler and I decided to shoot the fireworks. Those of you that fellow my blog know I love to shoot fireworks and full moons. As I started down Bartholow Road I saw that a full moon was rising. Each full moon is known by a name, the June one is a strawberry moon. I got very excited to be able to shoot both in one night. I parked at the carnival and started capturing images of the moon while checking out the lay out of the carnival. People kept asking me when the fireworks were going to start; most of them had young kids who were usually in bed. The fireworks started at 10:15 and I was home with Shirley by 10:50. I moved around a lot to get different angles, but my favorite is the couple sitting on top of a vehicle watching the display. I believe I will try to shoot the fireworks at Winfield Firemen's Carnival in a few weeks.

Carnival Time

The firefighters’ carnivals started a couple weeks ago in Carroll County. They offer a great time to take photographs of children and grandchildren. Also, some great images can be captured at dusk. In addition, next week Sykesville hosts their annual carnival and they will have fireworks on Friday. You can see some of the fireworks from last year in my photographs.