Two firework displays this weekend, one in Norwich where I was visiting my sister, the second on Sunday night in Victoria Park. The first was hampered somewhat by the weather - low hanging mist and a cold, still night meant that the smoke from the fireworks didn't clear. Instead it hung low with the mist, obscuring most of the display, so that all we could see were blankets of colour and the occasional flash. Novel at least, and it made for some interesting post-apocalyptic style scenes as viewers trudged away afterwards, zombie like in the mist, spotlights breaking through the trees. We went on the waltzer at the accompanying fairground, once, found it disappointing. Walked back through silent streets, leaves and pavements wet beneath out feet, then lit sparklers outside S's front door, wrote our names in the air as they burned.Sunday night was delicious apple and plum crumble at some friends' house, followed by a walk to Victoria Park for the firework display, which was spectacular. I didn't take too many photos, was too busy jumping up and down with excitement.
My husband is from London and every year he laments the lack of Bonfire Night here in Canada... One day we'll spend it in England and he'll be so happy!
ReplyDeleteBecky, I love your pictures. They are always not just of the subject, but of the atmosphere and feeling of the situation. It is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent set of photos, it must have been a spectacular night.
ReplyDeleteOur firework event was Saturday so we had clear skies and the rain even held off (miracle!) I love it. No sparklers though. Is it lame to say they scare me??!! xx
ReplyDeletei love fireworks! to think that i used to be so scared of them when i was small.
ReplyDeleteYour last 2 photos are especially arresting. The penultimate one reminds me of the old 'warp speed' screen saver - which maybe you are too young to remember! Or it's like snowflakes. Lovely.
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