Spectators

Artist: Leslie Battjes
previous browse art next

Button_buy_preview

Card: US$4.28
Print: from US$21.38

change currency

Spectators by Leslie Battjes

Spectators by Leslie Battjes

Spectators

This was taken at the Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show, which is part of the Kentucky Derby festival. At first I was annoyed that these guys were standing in the way…for most of the fireworks, it wasn’t a problem, but when they did the burning cascades over the bridge, they were right there…oy! Now I’m glad they were there…what are your thoughts? Thanks for looking!

Here’s a link to their site if you’d like to learn more:
http://www.thunderoverlouisville.org/

Spectators belongs to the following groups:

All Things Orange and Silhouettes

Nikki Mulkern, 3 months ago

Love this shot, wonderful colours and details, the silhouettes are great too!!
David Roman, 3 months ago

Hummmmmm Leslie Very nice!
John Wright, 3 months ago

Awesome capture, just love it.
Leslie Battjes in reply to Nikki Mulkern’s comment, 3 months ago

Wow! You were quick on this one, Nikki! :) Glad you like it.
HarrietRN, 3 months ago

Leslie, I think it is great, love the colors and the guys silhouettes just added to it…good job. :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to David Roman’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, David…I’m glad you like it! :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to John Wright’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, John! :) Glad I finally put this one up here.
Leslie Battjes in reply to HarrietRN’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Harriet! Who knew that I’d end up thanking these guys for being in my way?? :)
Marie Sharp, 3 months ago

Wow, striking image!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Marie Sharp’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Marie! :)
NewDawnPhoto, 3 months ago

YES! There it is! LOVE that shot!!
Micki Ferguson, 3 months ago

perfect for the FOURTH!
geoff curtis, 3 months ago

Great Shot…...the figures really make it.
Leslie Battjes in reply to NewDawnPhoto’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Anthony! Me too :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to Micki Ferguson’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Micki! :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to geoff curtis’s comment, 3 months ago

I agree…thanks, Geoff :)
Angela Churchill, 3 months ago

WOW!!! I’ve never seen this one before! It’s awesome Les!!!
Bonnie Taylor ..., 3 months ago

I think the people in the picture balance and complement the black area to the right and help tell the story of what fireworks displays are all about, to wow and awe us. Wonderful photo and just in time for the Fourth of July. I think you should add a second image with the text “Happy Fourth of July” in the right hand dark smoky corner. Fabulous work!
JKStanford, 3 months ago

It’s a much better shot with the silhouettes! Great exposure and composition, Les! :)
Helene Kippert, 3 months ago

Amazing shot – and yes so much better with the silhouettes!
Andromedae, 3 months ago

I agree that the spectators really add to the depth of this wonderful shot!
Jan Piller, 3 months ago

Always liked this one too. I like having the perspective of the two guys – wondering what they’re syaing to eachother.
Robin Brown, 3 months ago

Don’t panic Leslie I’ve got my fire blanket help has arrived. Magnificent shot young lady. XX
Stephen Chapple, 3 months ago

Wonderful image, and love the silhouettes!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Angela Churchill’s comment, 3 months ago

You’ve never seen this one?? Wow! well, I’m glad you came to see it now :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to Bonnie Taylor Barry’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks for your thoughts on this, Bonnie…I might just do that, but I don’t know…it had nothing to do with the 4th, so I’m not sure I’d feel right about doing that. We’ll see. :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to JKStanford’s comment, 3 months ago

thanks, Jeff! I think you’re right…
Leslie Battjes in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 3 months ago

Isn’t it funny how that happens? I really felt they were in the way that night, but once I saw the images, I was grateful that they had decided to stand! :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to Andromedae’s comment, 3 months ago

thanks! I appreciate your thoughts on this :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to Jan Piller’s comment, 3 months ago

Probably “hey, do you think we’re annoying that lady with the camera yet?” hehehhe
thanks, Jan!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Robin Brown’s comment, 3 months ago

Whew! Thank goodness you are around to save the day! :)
Leslie Battjes in reply to Stephen Chapple’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Stephen! :)
Jan Piller, 3 months ago

Hey – you’ll be here for July 1st won’tyou? we can go to fireworks if you like! Are you interested in a Rubber Duck RAce? Shall we buy you a duck?
Leslie Battjes in reply to Jan Piller’s comment, 3 months ago

“Rubber Ducky, you’re the one…” now I’ll have that song in my head! :)
What time is the race? I hope to leave by 7a which would put me at your place around 3 to 4pm I think…depending on the traffic and such.
Heloisa Castro, 3 months ago

excellent capture
Leslie Battjes in reply to Heloisa Castro’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Heloisa…I’m glad you like it and I appreciate your visits! :)
kcranmer, 3 months ago

OMG this is the best fireworks shot ever!!!
Glenn-Patrick ..., 3 months ago

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW.I know that’s a pretty heavy comment to digest but it’s really the way I feel about it.Enough said.
Leslie Battjes in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 3 months ago

Wow! Thanks, Kellie! :) I really appreciate that.
Leslie Battjes in reply to Glenn-Patrick Ferguson’s comment, 3 months ago

I think that says it all…it certainly put a big smile on my face! Thank you! :)
Ellen, 3 months ago

Its excellent, i like this kind of images, well done!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Ellen’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Ellen! I’m glad you like it.
Natalie Broome, 3 months ago

wow! fantastic!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Natalie Broome’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Natalie! :)
Katja Klages, 3 months ago

OMG… I´m speechless, Leslie… this is just PERFECT!!!!! The spectators are the icing on the cake!!!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Katja Klages’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Katja…I’m so glad you like this…it’s one of my favorites :)
screamqueen, 3 months ago

wow, fantastic capture!
Leslie Battjes in reply to screamqueen’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Shannon…I’m glad you like it! :)
Phil Deaves, 3 months ago

Great shot….the silhouettes provide a sense of scale and increase the sense of wonder…good work.
Leslie Battjes in reply to Phil Deaves’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Phil…I appreciate that! :) Glad you like this.
Ann Garrett, 3 months ago

Magnificent
Leslie Battjes in reply to Ann Garrett’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Ann! :)
Mariaan Krog, 3 months ago

I like them in the pic! This is beautiful!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Mariaan Krog’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Mariaan! I like them there, too :)
KEITH R. WILL..., 3 months ago

gorgeous
Leslie Battjes in reply to KEITH R. WILLIAMS’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks! :) Glad you like it!
Sylvia Tax, 3 months ago

Great !
Leslie Battjes in reply to Sylvia Tax’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Sylvia! :)
Micki Ferguson, 2 months ago

it would be very boring without them there (my opinion)
Leslie Battjes in reply to Micki Ferguson’s comment, 2 months ago

I think you’re right! :)
Crystal Zacharias, 2 months ago

very nicely done. The heads add some interest to the photo
Leslie Battjes in reply to Crystal Zacharias’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, Crystal :)
Allison Lane, 2 months ago

Great shot, love the colours and power
Leslie Battjes in reply to Allison Lane’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, Allison…glad you liked it :)
Leslie Patton, 2 months ago

This is the best firework picture I have ever seen!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!
Leslie Battjes in reply to Leslie Patton’s comment, 2 months ago

wow…thanks, Leslie…I appreciate that! :)
John Wright, about 1 month ago

Fantastic image. The fireworks themselves are incredible, but the silhouettes add real impact.
Leslie Battjes in reply to John Wright’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks, John…who knew those guys would be a good thing rather than just an annoyance? :)
Nikki Collier, about 1 month ago

AMAZING!!!! They really add some size to it by being in the shot…..
Leslie Battjes in reply to Nikki Collier’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks! You’re right…I hadn’t thought about that! :)
Roddy Atkinson, 26 days ago

Stunning capture, and the silhouettes add to the overall effect.
Leslie Battjes in reply to Roddy Atkinson’s comment, 25 days ago

Thanks, Roddy! :)

Add your comment

You need to login or signup to add your comment to this work.

Available for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Tags:

people, orange, silhouette, festival, fireworks, silhouettes, event, derby, kentucky, louisville and spectators