international fireworks competition :: finale

ok, i know i’m really late on posting this, but since i already took the photos and said i’d share them… here you go… :o)

the winner this year was china!  that didn’t come as much of a shock, because their show was absolutely ridiculously awesome.  unfortunately, their finale show was sort of disappointing, but still a great time had for all the viewers.

i am posting this next shot, because i want to say that this was taken with the exact same settings as the shot above.  this just just how bright a few of the explosions were.

next year will be my fourth summer seeing this competition, and i’m definitely looking forward to it.

tea parties.

i’ve had a long-time love for tea parties. the beautiful colours and flowers and teacups and china and sandwiches… what could ever be better? i recently talked with a bride about the high tea wedding she is planning, and it reminded me of how much i love tea parties, and so, tonight, came across this article.