Independence Day, the 4th of July, flags, parades, picnics, fireworks, family.
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Here on July 4, 2008 over Elliott Bay,
were some of the last large fireworks displayed i
n an annual celebration called ‘The 4th of Jul-Ivars.’
Sponsored by Ivar Haglund (owner of Ivar’s Acres of Clams Restaurant)
from 1964 to 2008, the show was enjoyed by hundred of thousands of Seattleietes.
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There are still large fireworks in Seattle on the 4th
but now they are over Lake Union, north of downtown.
A much smaller area geographically and much more difficult to find a spot to view them,
terrible traffic, virtually non-existent parking and just one public park from which to view them.
Sorry to say that my husband and I haven’t watched a display in person since 2008 when I shot today’s photo.
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We’re going for a drive shortly,
have a bite to eat and let Lucy run.
Then we’ll come home and man a charged hose in case an errant bottle rocket or hot ember lands on the house.
We live in a small part of unincorporated King County where you can still legally shoot off fireworks
and our neighborhood often looks and sounds like a battlefield filled with smoke.
What are you doing today?
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~Blessings Always~
yeah, texans like their fireworks, too. insanely, so. :) we’ve had ’em all week long. gonna keep the pups inside so they stay calm. thankfully the horses are used to ’em by now, too.
i like the play on words w/ ivars. :)
spectacular!
Beautiful shot of the fireworks! Hope you have a wonderful day, and don’t have to put that hose to work.
Wow, fantastic!!! happy 4th of July, Madge!
Love that shot, Madge. Just catching the last bit of the sunset adds just the right touch. I will be photographing fireworks Saturday evening at the Lebanon town green. Hopefully I can capture some as good as yours.
I love the picture. Getting a good fireworks picture has still eluded me. Happy 4th of July. Have a wonderful celebrating with family and friends.
Wow! – whenever you shot it, it’s certainly a keeper!
What an incredible shot. This must certainly be a favorite of yours!
Nice!
Wow! This is beautiful, although I wish fireworks were banned except in the hands of professionals (which these obviously were).
I suspected you would have a beautiful shot today and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. This is gorgeous!
Fireworks seem to be legal around here and we’ve been treated to some spectacular shows staged by neighbors a few miles away. It’s a treat we enjoy. Thankfully, our dog isn’t bothered by any of it.
I hope you enjoy your celebrations!
Just blows me away. Outstanding and so very beautiful. Happy 4th.
I didnt even attempt to get pix of the fireworks on the Hudson .. yours are wonderful
Gorgeous! Great shot.
Oh … My…. Goodness This is absolutely amazing! LOVE it!
Absolutely & undeniably GORGEOUS!!! Love the fireworks, of course, but the sky is incredible =)
Awsome!