St. Louis 4th of July Fireworks

Fireworks on the 4th of July in St. Louis, Missouri, with the old courthouse building (Scene of the famous Dred Scott decision). The "gateway to the west" arch is in the background.
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Solitaire1 [deleted] says:

this one!!!! wow
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Astrid. says:

me too
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

AriCee says:

I like the colors, motion and framing in this one best.

Is this from the VP fair? Do they still do the VP fair down there?
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

ishrona says:

This is the best one. Wow !
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

It's called "Fair St. Louis", now, because of racial issues surrounding the "Veiled Prophet" -VP- all white organization.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

A wonderful composition, Tim.....wonderfully well captured and framed by you and your lens...

BRAVO...!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

SeenyaRita says:

this one! great job.

zoom zoom zoom is a great idea for a group!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick Houlihan says:

This one. The one-second exposure was a perfect choice.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Manda says:

Amazing!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Sylpics says:

Without any doubt...this is a more fabulous shot!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

ArtsySF © says:

This is my favorite + I am adding as a FAVORITE!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

*Agnes says:

fantasticly
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

sume says:

Nice composition. :)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorri37 says:

Very pretty!

I grew up in St. Louis, however I choose to live in Columbia, MO. I love the smaller city. More my speed. hehehe. ;)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Hilary (curioush) says:

these are fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!

amazing captures, glad that you were down there to represent Flickr!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Interrante (aka pinhole) says:

I like this one!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

akoestner says:

Amazing shot, very well done.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

acd150 says:

Every once and awhile I stumble upon a great photo on Flickr. Something about the photo just takes my breath away. Maybe it’s the color of the specific photo or maybe it’s the composition, or it’s the uniqueness of the shot. Whatever it is, this photo (as with many of your photos) just does it for me. If I could somehow right click on your name add click “Add all of members photos to favorites” - I would. I truly admire your work and aspire to one day be able to take photos of this caliber.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

weareallokay says:

as much as i want to dislike this, i can't. the fact that there is no photoshop here makes me like it more. well done.

voted as "saveme2" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

backhousestudios says:

Your decision to keep the rest of the arch in frame, thereby forcing everything else to the left and kinda centering the capitol building seems to be ill-considered. I'd crop it at the right edge of the capitol building. Nice shot. I assume you hand held it for a second?

-Voted "deleteme3" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

*Firefox says:

lack of focus on the building which is also slightly tilted keeps it out of the safe for me. good attempt though
-voted as "deleteme9" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

Deleteme ADMIN:

I only count 9 deleteme's - at most.

Kinda missing 4, 5, and 6, except for the fact that someone doesn't know a deleteme from a deleteme1.
Just because it has a deleteme10 doesn't mean it has 10. . .
Then again, feel free to remove this immediately. . it's going nowhere.

Just thought you should know
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Hourman says:

You're right- this is still alive due to bad tagging.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

akte81 says:

i like it, i think it captures the excitement of the moment.

-Voted "saveme3" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Bradley E. Bauer says:

wow!!! What an image
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Space Needle says:

;-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

michelepost says:

This came out wonderful. The flag, the fireworks and the famous American architecture... very patriotic!
Thank you creativity+ for your contribution to the 500 views + 20 faves group ;) * wink wink *
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Remiss63 says:

great work.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ZekaG says:

Nice composition
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

farmboytim001 says:

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Thanks and good luck! 
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Coolbillabong says:

great shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

awrhodes84 says:

thats not the old capitol building. that would be the Old Courthouse, site of the famous Dred Scott decision.

Regardless, thats an amazing picture and would be hanging on my wall if I had taken it myself. I have spent many, many July 4ths trying to capture that same shot with only marginal success. Great job!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

OldUncleMe says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Holiday Art, and we'd love to have your celebration photos and art added to the group. Please feel welcome to join the group and invite your friends and contacts.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

toptenpicturesblog says:

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WoW! What an incredible picture!

I keep a blog called Top Ten Pictures of the Day.
I find ten pictures everyday that I feel are tops in some way

I am pleased to say that this picture has made its way onto today’s post
toptenpictures.blogspot.com/2007/07/4th-of-ju ly.html

It is both beautiful and excellent.
Truly Wonderful!!!

One of the Top Ten Independence Day Pictures!!!

Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

…
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris (archi3d) says:

Your Photo Is A World Icon!
Please join us at World Icon Group
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

atif_65 says:

Wonderful shot, nice capture.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

superb!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

dcrebelxt says:

this is great - we are in St Louis as well.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Capture a Moment says:

Beautiful image!!

Awesome lighting, composition and timing!!

We are currently running a Fireworks contest at Take a Bow and this would make a brilliant entry, if you are interested in entering it then follow this link -
www.flickr.com/groups/takeabow/discuss/721576 03604446505/
(You must join Take a Bow to be able to follow this link!!)

Please consider adding this exceptional photo to:

**Please tag your photos: "TakeABow"
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Capture a Moment says:

Thank you so much for entering this shot into our Firework contest at Take a Bow!!

Voting has now OPENED on this contest so please follow this link to cast your vote!!
www.flickr.com/groups/takeabow/discuss/721576 03790217133/

Thanks Again,
David

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

jlogan187 says:

my home city does the best fireworks show in the Us
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

mtv.bhowmik says:

Very gond
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

mtv.bhowmik says:

Beautiful
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Tinh Yeu Toi hat says:

Those pictures of fireworks of yours are so beautiful!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula Kechichian says:

Splendid capture!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ptcanon says:

That's sweet composition for a night fireworks shot.

Thanks for sharing your innovative photo! Please consider posting it in our pool.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

msleddogtom [deleted] says:

that is one awesome photo Tim!!!!!Ilove the orange glow at the top
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

JanaeGhost says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Best of Flickr Photography, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

That's beautiful!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

beancounter says:

Beautiful work! I love St. Louis; I've stood exactly where you did to get this particular photo. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

photogirl920 says:

absolutely perfect! who do you shoot for? Your work is amazing!
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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