Comment from Kbanich
Great image - perfect for the contest. Technicals are well done and include focus, exposure, stop action (shutter speed), color management, etc. The composition is really appeasing and uses a pattern of three. Good Shooting - Best of luck in the contest. Kathy

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

thanks a lot Kathy for your nice comments

Comment from desertstar
Cool shot! Like the energy, the rhythm, the sparks you captured. To get all 3 in a row like that is awesome. Great night shot.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from M. Celeste
Beautiful capture! Love the orange sparkle against the black b/g. Great clarity and detail shown. Very nice shot!

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Marie Strydom
Wow, what a pleasure to view. The technique in capturing this night time action image is superb. Fantastic composition. The focus is perfect, the right combination of blur and focus to perfect the image. One of the best images and techniques I have seen for a long time. Well done and good luck in the contest. Regards. M

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

thanks a lot Marie for your lovely comments and top rating;
if you have time to look at older pics, I posted quite a lot from RSA, Botswana and Namibia;

Comment from StRyCh9
Really nice symmetry in this capture. i enjoyed the contrast the color blue provides in the lower right corner. Nice camera technique to deliver a most viewable image. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

thanks a lot for your kind comments

Comment from dreamndee
These were all set off at the same time? Very beautiful capture. Sharp focus and great color. Good entry, good luck!

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 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

of course; thanks so much for your comments and high rating

Comment from Danrae
How beautiful. At first I thought it was fireworks. Love the contrasting color of orange against the black background. It certainly screams orange. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

it is fireworks! as indicated! many thanks

reply by Danrae on 17-Jul-2014

Well I must need better glasses and pay better attention. My second thought is they were thistle's. Sorry bout that. Still a great choice and entry.

Comment from Doris1022
before I looked at your title I thoght the same thing it looked like dandelions. lol cool.

love the doulbe balls of fire. x3

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

many thanks Doris

Comment from Reganato
wonderful capture of the fireworks in the frame...the timing of this piece is exceptional...very nice focus and clarity to the image...i'm in awe of fireworks and this composition is breath taking...well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

thanks a lot for your lovely comments

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow!This is a wonderful shot of the fireworks. You have captured the spirit of the festive occasion.. You have timed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

thank you