St. Louis Arch & Fireworks

LARGE View On Black
I'm either late for the 4th of July or early for New Year's day.
This was taken at the compton heights reservoir, which is a new location I tried for the Independence day photos. I liked the way the shot was framed by the trees (and the peek-a-boo fireworks in the trees).
Exposure time 8 sec. 35mm equivalent 340mm
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thesullys says:

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

zappyjohn (away, sorry...) says:

Wonderful image.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rem-imago says:

Great shot. If only some of my firework shots would have turned out like that.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms Ladyred says:

very nice shot! love the comp of this

This gives me an idea for some of my other fireworks shots
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Shoelicious says:

woooh The Arch :)
I used to live in Missouri back when i was a teenager and i'm in love with beautiful St. Louis.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

Quite the floral bouquet of a fireworks display!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

[Miss DIOR] Geneva says:

amazingggg pic
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Cre8tivelady says:

What a really great shot. I do like the way the trees frame the picture. It gives it a different look. I really like that the arch is in the picture. I have wanted to get a picture of this for a long time. I will try again some day. Again great job.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ginsky (?) says:

Well, Tim, you certainly lived up to your flickr name on this one! What a beauty. Good vantage point, too. Everything about it just pleases the eye. Well done...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Gear Driver says:

The is simply an awe inspiring shot.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

cattycamehome says:

Kah boom! What a wonderful explosion of sparkling colour! St Louis did it in style!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Nadir678 says:

very nice shot.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

MR.A~100 [deleted] says:

Definitely a winner!!!

What a display of lights....nice
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Mustangaly911 says:

This is a colourful wonder! Please add it to the

Colour Art Awards ~*Post 1, Award 3 (Contests Open)
Please tag with "ColourArtAward"
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Kd Reinhold says:

Fantastic!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mmtzjr69out says:

NICE
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Space Needle says:

WOW!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Vesuviano - Nicola De Pisapia says:

Magnificent. I particularly like the reflections of the fireworks inside the Arch.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

KeithMokris says:

Fabulous shot. I tried to find a really good spot to shoot in St. Louis. Just didnt work out. You did a great job!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

@KeithMokris
Another spot I like is a Kiener Plaza - this one is a couple years old, but has been featured on the KWMU website.

Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

.Kikaytete.QNK says:

Traveler point of view
Please add this great photo to Traveler Photos Point of View
Tag your photo with "Travelerphotos" and the country where it has been taken.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

shenxy says:

Perfect!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

#38 in Explore's Top 500.

;o)}
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

JOJO TRAN says:

what a beautiful picture on JULY 4 th !
JOJO TRAN
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

A wonderful image and another truly fine piece of photo work.

Very nicely done, Tim...!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorna Tomes says:

This is a beautifully composed shot. Love the arch and the fireworks and the silhouettes of the trees. Magic.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Maddy C. says:

I think it turned out great, I really like how the sky is illuminated by the fireworks and the metal structure on the left balances the photo nicely. Beautiful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rewardly says:

Nice composition! fabulous
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Clearly Ambiguous says:

Very nice.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

R.Frey says:

Great job!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

nickboren says:

Fantastic fireworks capture, just stunning!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Michelle Miramontes says:

a party of colors, great
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ming chai says:

" Brilliant " ! love the Composition !
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

paigelynn says:

Oh beautiful composition, lovely fireworks. Great job capturing them. :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mrhyde_br says:

Great composition.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

slclarke says:

Spectacular capture. Added to favourites.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

EPIC!!!

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Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tomalu says:

love this shot, very well done.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Helena Pugsley says:

CONGRATS you are the winner of challenge #14 Fireworks ...please post your photo to the thread and open a new contest with the same # as the one you won ....which is #14 =-)

Please tag your photo "15 Challenges Winner"
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

cash2king says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "SHOW ME" SAINT LOUIS, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

GREAT photo !! :-)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

PerryPhoto1 says:

Great Photo! Please add this and your other arch photos to the St. Louis Arch group. I just started this group, so it's pretty small, but I'm sure it will grow quickly with great photos like these.

www.flickr.com/groups/saintlouisarch
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Lilmomma28 says:

Stunning! Wonderfully captured!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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