We spent a few days at our creek property last week, and celebrated Canada Day there. It was an incredible camping trip, and for a very specific reasons {but, more on that later}.
Of course, the highlight after the sun fully set, was the fireworks! Not long at all and it wasn’t an intense and dramatic show – but they were one of the best ever.
A family chose them, invited neighbours and we all huddled to share in the celebration. Then, cheers followed the bangs, breaking the compete silence of the country night.
This is it folks – these are the only photos I captured during this time. I was too busy smiling, taking in the moment and watching my kids eyes go wide.
Perfection.
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Vicki @ Knocked Up and Abroad says
07/08/2014 at 6:56 amWow!! What knock out shots!! So glad you enjoyed time with your kids too
Tammi says
07/08/2014 at 5:49 pmThank you – it was great! 🙂
stevebethere says
07/08/2014 at 7:01 amLooked like a brilliant display 🙂
Have a sparklingtastic week 😉
Tammi says
07/08/2014 at 5:49 pmThank you, have a great rest of the week!
Rhonda Albom says
07/08/2014 at 7:05 amWonderful fire works. I’ll bet it was spectacular to be ther.
Tammi says
07/08/2014 at 5:50 pmI’ve decided we need more firework celebrations through the year! 🙂
Rebel Sweetheart says
07/08/2014 at 7:07 amStunning photos!
Tammi says
07/08/2014 at 5:50 pmThank you!
Lisa says
07/08/2014 at 7:14 amFireworks are tough to capture, aren’t they? Thanks for the great photos!
Tammi says
07/08/2014 at 8:04 pmIn complete darkness when you can’t even see the settings buttons – yes! lol
Soozle says
07/08/2014 at 7:36 amFireworks are so hard to photograph! I agree though, it’s such a wonderful thing to watch 🙂 Glad you all have a great time!
Tammi says
07/08/2014 at 8:05 pmThank you and yes, I am entranced by fireworks! Just beautiful!
Dominique Goh says
07/08/2014 at 8:55 amThat must have certainly been a blast.. great capture of the fireworks.
YAM says
07/08/2014 at 9:07 amHari OM
Good for you staying in the moment… and photographing fireworks can be tricky. These are fab! YAM xx
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says
07/08/2014 at 9:17 amFireworks always gives an air of celebration. Hard to capture them in photo but you did it well here =) #WW
Suzie SM says
07/08/2014 at 9:24 amGreat fireworks photos!
Deborah Adams says
07/08/2014 at 9:47 amLove the firework pics!! Missed them this year
Randa says
07/08/2014 at 9:55 amI was surprised, our city didn’t have any. Last year it woke us up at midnight, so we just stayed up and waited – nothing.
keiths ramblings says
07/08/2014 at 11:29 amNothing like a firework or two. I love them but dog’s not so sure!
Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says
07/08/2014 at 11:33 amGreat photos! I wish I could have taken better pictures when we did fireworks this weekend. I think I might have gotten one good picture. Glad you had a nice weekend.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
07/08/2014 at 12:12 pmYou got some great shots! It’s not easy to get a picture of fireworks.
New Jersey Memories says
07/08/2014 at 12:18 pmHope you had a great Canada Day! Independence Day where I am was extremely rainy.
angela m says
07/08/2014 at 1:22 pmGreat photos, sometimes it is hard to capture the moments when you want to be in and enjoy the moments.
Feed Me Dearly says
07/08/2014 at 1:55 pmFab shots – the second one looks awesome!
Happy Wordless Wednesday! 🙂
Kristi says
07/08/2014 at 2:16 pmFireworks are always fun for the kids! We missed them Friday due to hurricane Arthur. We did fire off some of our own though! 😉
Jay @craftyspices says
07/08/2014 at 2:25 pmSeems like you had an awesome time.
Have a nice rest of the week!!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
07/08/2014 at 2:34 pmYou captured some great pictures! We watched ours through our hotel room! LOL
Amy says
07/08/2014 at 2:50 pmFireworks look great, but they have been driving me nuts lately, I’m excited for firework season to be over.
Karren Haller says
07/08/2014 at 2:51 pmYou did great, I didnt take any!! Yours are great!
Alissa Apel says
07/08/2014 at 3:17 pmThe photos turned out great! I only got 2 firework pictures that I liked on my end.
AImee Smith says
07/08/2014 at 3:47 pmFireworks are my favorite thing in the world. This is dorky but they always bring tears to my eyes! So beautiful!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
07/08/2014 at 4:39 pmDoesn’t it feel good to just put the camera and phone sometime and just enjoy? I did the same this Fourth.
Trisha says
07/08/2014 at 4:40 pmThese are great shots of the fireworks! We were able to catch a fireworks display this past Saturday.
Jennifer says
07/08/2014 at 4:44 pmGreat pictures. And by the way, it’s great that you couldn’t get more shots. That means you were enjoying the kids!
Courtney says
07/08/2014 at 4:44 pmThose pictures are beautiful. I love fireworks. I love them even more when I’m enjoying them with the family. I’m glad you couldn’t get more shots!
Suzie M says
07/08/2014 at 5:06 pmGlad you spent more time with your kids than your camera WTG
Katy Rawson says
07/08/2014 at 5:07 pmYou may not have taken a lot of photos, but the ones you did are fabulous. We recently celebrated the 4th of July here in the States, and of course there were a lot of fireworks. Our kids either loved them, or in the case of the younger ones, they are a bit afraid. In any case, fireworks are a fun way to end the celebration.
Amber Edwards says
07/08/2014 at 5:23 pmI had a lot of fun watching the fireworks. I only got a few shots too; but they were well worth it! I love watching fireworks
Pam says
07/08/2014 at 6:30 pmWhat awesome photos! Glad you had a great camping trip.
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
07/08/2014 at 6:46 pmThose look really nice! That sounds soo relaxing. Things were really chill around there this Fourth too.
Laura (Lauras Little House Tips) says
07/08/2014 at 7:46 pmI had a hard time too capturing great photo’s. I think the fact I was just snapping and enjoying might of had something to do with it 🙂 I’m so glad you had a great holiday. 🙂 Definitely thinking of doing a wordless Wednesday so I can join your link party haha 🙂
Shauna says
07/08/2014 at 8:20 pmOh what wonderful photos. We had a great 4th and it is crazy but I didn’t get a single photo… Thanks for sharing yours!
Toni says
07/08/2014 at 8:33 pmYou did a great job. I have to figure out how to capture fireworks still.
Mary Denman says
07/08/2014 at 9:29 pmI didn’t realize Canada Day was so close to Independence Day here in America! How fun! Cool pictures!
I added your button to my post! 🙂
Yuen C says
07/08/2014 at 9:35 pmFireworks bring the joy our of everyone!
Tasha says
07/08/2014 at 10:49 pmYou did a way better job of capturing fireworks than I have… ever! LOL! It’s so hard to watch and take photos at the same time hahaha. Nice try though 🙂
Christy Martin says
07/09/2014 at 5:05 amBest firework pictures I have seen this season. I used to love neighborhood fireworks! What great memories!
nicolthepickle says
07/09/2014 at 5:20 amThose are the best kind of nights, watching your kids in awe is so wonderful.
Athena says
07/09/2014 at 5:42 amI’m glad you were able to get some great shots and enjoy quality family time!!
Maggie C says
07/09/2014 at 5:51 amBeautiful memories you have captured!!
Liz Mays says
07/09/2014 at 6:50 amYou enjoyed them in the moment and that’s as it should be. Fireworks are always best when viewed away from the camera. 🙂
Mindy Grant says
07/09/2014 at 6:56 amIt’s been a very long time since I’ve been able to go to a fireworks show. I’m hoping to make it to the fireworks on the 4th of July next year. They are always so beautiful.
Nancy J Montgomery says
07/09/2014 at 7:42 amGreat pictures!
Star Traci says
07/09/2014 at 7:47 amLooks beautiful! I love to watch the light shows from firework displays.
Happy Wednesday!
🙂
Traci
Patrick Weseman says
07/09/2014 at 8:25 amYou did a great job in capturing the fireworks.
Deborah / Mom2Michael says
07/09/2014 at 8:27 amI didn’t get any pics of our fireworks. Like you I was too busy enjoying them in the moment 🙂 Also – very busy swatting away flies that were trying to eat me alive. Ah well! The spectacular fireworks shows are all worth it!
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says
07/09/2014 at 9:36 amGorgeous pics! It’s always had to capture photos in the dark. Nice job! Looks like a fun 4th!
Racquel says
07/09/2014 at 9:43 amThe 4th of July is my favorite time of year. We spend so much time with family and capture so many special moments in photographs! So glad you had a great weekend.
kristin says
07/09/2014 at 11:03 amHow fun. I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! Great shots!
Catherine R. says
07/09/2014 at 11:52 amGreat photos, glad to hear everyone had a great time.
Tina Ernspiker says
07/09/2014 at 1:59 pmThank you for the linky! Beautiful girls!
Tess says
07/09/2014 at 7:19 pmGreat fireworks photos. Ours got canceled due to flood. That was sad.