The evening of July Fourth couldn't have been more perfect in Greensboro. The weather was warm and dry, not a cloud in the sky. The music and fireworks event at Grimsley High School's Jamieson Stadium was quite an intergenerational event. People of all ages enjoyed the patriotic music, performed by the Greensboro Concert Band. The fireworks display, sponsored by the News & Record and WFMY News, captivated all.
Here you see a star firework exploding over the empty (west) side of Jamieson "Go Whirlie" Stadium. Onlookers were seated on the east side, in the 'home team' section. Many families watched from nearby areas like Friendly Swimming Pool, the Boy Scouts' Building and various parking lots. We love these events where the public schools, city law enforcement, and local media come together to bring the best of the best to the community.
We picked out this photo of a RED firecracker specially for the RUBY TUESDAY crowd!
Really like how you got the gradations of blue in the dying light.
Posted by: Oakland Daily Photo | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 01:23 AM
What a great capture! Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Happy Ruby Tuesday.
Posted by: Linnea | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 01:43 AM
Wow....just wow!!!!
Mine is: a ruby antique. Do come over for a visit if you can today. I'd love your company.
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 06:18 AM
Very American!
Posted by: Bill B | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 07:30 AM
wow, that is the best fireworks photo I have seen. truly awesome. I am glad you are enjoying the Sedona photos on my website.
Posted by: julie scottsdaledailyphoto.com | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 10:20 AM
ruby star..awesome..like the sky too..
Posted by: Daniela | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Wow the best fireworks photo! Like the star shape. Happy Tuesday!
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Posted by: Manang Kim | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 01:53 PM
Such am amazing photo, it's hard to capture fireworks unless you are a pretty good photographer.
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Posted by: Lavender Cottage | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 02:16 PM
Terrific shot. And I agree about communities coming together for these kinds of things.
In South Florida as well as here in Ocala, various groups put on fireworks displays, all of which are free and many of which can be viewed from some distance.
In South Florida, we could sit on our lanai and watch four different fireworks shows. It was pretty wild!
Posted by: Jacob | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 02:16 PM
Cool! I have never seen a star firework.
Posted by: Tracy | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Fantastic picture. I love the shape of a star and the ruby red.
Posted by: hip chick | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 06:10 PM
A star in the sky. Love it.
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Posted by: barbara farr | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Great capture of the fireworks! Love it...
It's been awhile since I've gone to a fireworks show...
Posted by: ellen b | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 07:27 PM
How beautiful! How lucky of you to catch it at right precise moment. Thanks for the beautiful comment you left on my blog. I really appreciate it.
Anne-Marie
Posted by: Anne-Marie | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 at 12:13 AM