#5

After spending last year's 4th of July in DC, I really wasn't expecting much from the Vernon Hills fireworks show tonight. Perhaps we were just really close, but the fireworks were loud, big, and bold. I also saw some new types of fireworks; this show was surprisingly good! To make up for the fact that I haven't taken pictures of really anything since I've gotten back, I put my camera on burst mode (to try to get some semi-decent shots of the fireworks) and ended up with around 1,500 photos as a result. Note to self: just bring a DSLR next time.

























Afterwards, we went to a park in the nearby town and lit some sparklers. I again regretted not bringing a DSLR because we couldn't do long exposure with the sparklers. Oh well, it was still fun. Holding the sparkler was scary at first, until you realized it wouldn't burn down to your fingertips.




It was a good night with good people.