Blues and some
Firework as viewed from Mt. Washington. The trek to the top of the hill was sure worth it. Pittsburgh, PA. July 2009.
Exposure: 15 sec, f/11, aperture priority, 25mm, ISO-100, RAW.
Post-processing: Sharpening/curve/level/saturation.
Featured in:
Freedom in Words and Arts July 5, 2009.
JPG Cast-Offs July 5, 2009.
Blues and some belongs to the following groups:
After Dark, Freedom In Words & Art, JPG Cast-Offs, Shapes & Patterns - Limit of 2 images per day and Street Photography and Photojournalism
linaji
OHHHHHHHHHHHH MY GOODNESS.. you just knock my socks off .. I am giving you HIGH HONORS FIRST PRIZE.. THIS IS SUPER!! XOXOXOXOXO
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you, thank you, thanks much lina. so generous of you! :-)
billyboy
Wow this is amazing… Pittsburg ROCKS!!
I so love how those blues came out… and you did the ultimate setup. It`s so important with firework and lighting pictures to have a reference point, in this case the whole farken city!!
Superb result!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thanks a bunch, billyboy. your comments are much appreciated :-)
Daniel J. McCa...
Beauty! Terrific perspective – well worth the hike! Excellent capture, Farras!
Farras Abdelnour replied
many thanks, daniel! much appreciated :-)
linaji
and you are just amaziing!!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you lina so very much! all your encouragements are most appreciated! xox
Sharon Mau
I love billyboy’s comment!! LOL
It is brilliant Farras, beautiful work!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much, sharon. much appreciated :-)
Anne McGinn
Holy Moly – Farras!!!! This is great
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you anne. happy you approve :-)
Antanas
perfect
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much, antanas :)
RhondaR
Wow!!!!!!!!!! What a stunning image.
Farras Abdelnour replied
very kind of you, rhonda. truly appreciated
Terri~Lynn Bealle
WOW!!!!!!!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you terri lynn :-)
Željko Malagurski
Great shot!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much!
F.A. Moore
Man! That’s fantastic! Congratulations on this beauty.
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much for your flattering and encouraging words :)
Bradley Nichol
Both Canada (July 1st) and the USA (July 4th) Celebrate nationalism and independence:
Farras Abdelnour replied
bradley, thank you so very much! i’m truly flattered to be yet again listed under the awesome jpg cast-offs. you guys have done a wonderful job. thanks!
Anji Johnston
Well worth that trek!! Fantastic
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so very much!
Gabby87
WOW…................................ That’s so very cool and I love the color’s too..
And very nice shot and nice work too!!!!
=D
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you for all your kind words :)
KarenKSmith
Congrats on the features … outstanding Farras!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you karen for your continuing support and encouragement :-)
mayette26
This is OUTSTANDING!!!! Bravo!! I took some too and it’s in Facebook but not as grand as this one… budget cuts!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thanks mayette, thanks much! “budget cuts,” you re funny :)
gail anderson
WOW! you totally nailed this one! everything is so clear! no lingering smoke to spoil the shot, crisp colors. really amazing shot! print and frame!
Farras Abdelnour replied
gail thank you so very much!! i just may do that, frame it.
ZoeMcduncan
Congratulations….superb shot!!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much!
elfie
One of your best Farras, in my humble opinion,,love love it.
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much, elfie. that’s a big compliment, means a lot to me :-)
RonnieGinnever
Oh Farras, this is spectacular!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you ronnie, thank you so very much! you rock yourself :)
Jennifer Ferry
just beautiful.
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you jennifer, appreciated.
Tom Newman
Magnificent shot Farras , this has to be the best fireworks shot ever taken, congratulations on your features :-)
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much for your kind words, tom. much appreciated!
kilmann
Great capture, well spotted, crisp colours, no smoke, and, and…
Just perfect and very attractive.
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much, kilian. merci beaucoup! they did a beautiful job
photogenic
spectacular. well done.
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much!
elfie
CONGRATULATIONS ,,,,,,,SO BEAUTIFUL….WOW,,,2 FEATURES,,,THAT IS SO COOL i AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU fARRAS…
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so very much, elfie :-). really appreciate your encouraging words
Charlene Aycoc...
Congratulations great view it really was worth it.
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much, charlene.
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you scott, appreciated
Brendan Schoon
WOW, great shot!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much, brendan
madworld
OMG!! This is incredible, what a beautiful way to be able to see fireworks!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so very much! :-)
John Linton
The bomb diggity of fireworks shots.
Farras Abdelnour replied
thanks john. i love your comments, a unique brand :-)
Maria Moro
Please consider one of your artworks for our Fireworks Challenge
Farras Abdelnour replied
done. thank you maria for your kind invitation :-)
Daniel Fitzgerald
Wow can understand why this is so popular. grreat work!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much daniel, very flattering!
Brendan Schoon
Excellent shot, great colors and a perfect timing and exposure control!! Very well done.
Brendan
Farras Abdelnour replied
thanks again brendan. your kind words and encouragements are very appreciated
Shoaib .
beautiful work
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you, shoaib
Joe Valcourt/M...
wonderful capture
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much joe. much appreciated as always.
Brian Carey
Great shot!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much, brian
Lyle Hatch
Magnificent!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much. most flattering!
Lucy Marsella
Wowwwwwwwww!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much lucy. thanks a bunch!
Scott d'Almeida
cheersssssssssssssssssssss outstanding
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much, scott. much appreciated!
Blair Wainman
Gorgeous capture…perfect timing!!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
many thanks, blair. much appreciated…
RichardKlos
Excellent!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much, richard
John Kowalski
Fabulous shot Farras!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
much appreciated, john. thanks!
Heabar
Awesome capture Farras & congratulations on the work being feautured !!! Blessings Heather !!!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much heather for your kind words! much appreciated
ambient-1
Excellent capture!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you very much!
Helene Kippert
Wow this is amazing!
Farras Abdelnour replied
many thanks, helene. much appreciated!
Gene Praag
Absolutely incredible…...Well done!
Farras Abdelnour replied
thank you so much. much appreciated!
GerryMac
excellent composition and capture!
Farras Abdelnour replied
many thanks for your kind words, gerry :-)