The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of year, it's a time to remember why we get to celebrate & be thankful that we are able.
And let's not kid ourselves--- I LOVE LOVE LOVE fireworks!!!
I'm just starting to really get into being able to use the DSLR camera that Mr. Wonderful gave me for Valentines Day a few years ago... and by use, I mean; not in Auto. I even have a professional photographer teaching me things. It's been amazing. I have already improved so much, and I'm excited to learn & explore with my camera. I haven't been this excited about anything photography related since I used to go on adventures with my dad. So this brings a spark back to my heart that I didn't know I was missing.
Back to the fireworks, and the 4th...
This year, we ventured up to Avon; specifically Nottingham Lake (I hear Nottingham & think Robin Hood-not the Kevin Costner one but the Disney one where Maid Merriam was an actual fox-fox) but you should imagine Vail-ish. Breathtaking views, friendly small town feel without being too rural.
We went to this show a few years ago, on our first Colorado 4th of July, it was amazing!
And, It snowed.
This year, we got to take John & Candice with us, and since we live considerably farther away than we used to, we stayed in Frisco, because well. Dillon Res, is STUNNING. And its not too far from Avon, but just far enough to be considerably less crowded and lets be serious, its cheaper.
Here are a few shots from the 3rd at Avon....
And here are a few shots from the 4th.....
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| Extreme Firework close-up? |
Did I mention that John FINALLY proposed to Candice?!?! Well, he did. It was beautiful, and sweet, and I'm so honored that one of my best friends asked me to be involved as his trusted paparazzi, and that Mr. Wonderful and I got to be a part of their amazing moment.
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| Aren't they the cutest?! |
