There were plenty of fireworks this evening, and an almost full moon to add to the light show.
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Earlier in the afternoon the weather had threatened but the much-needed rainfall eluded us once again. It was a fortunate turn for those who enjoy blasting fireworks . . . and others who like to photograph such things. We suffered through another extremely buggy afternoon with temperatures in the upper 90°s (35.5° C) and muggy conditions. The relative humidity rose to 85% around midnight. . . making the smoke from fireworks hang low and heavy in the damp air.
The moon rose just in time to illuminate the fireworks shows.
I much prefer a silent moon than loud, unnatural fireworks.
Below: About 96% of the Moon illuminated this evening. It is growing smaller every day (Waning Gibbous).
Below: My last attempt at fireworks was kind of interesting, but I wasn't far enough away nor with a wide enough angle lens to get the entire event in the frame. The smoke and the lights on palm trees added to the effect.
Below: The sun shining through a giant Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) hung thick with Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides) creates a natural light show.
Below: The finale.
Below: Another natural fireworks show.
