In May one of the best place to be is on The Rhine.
The Rhine in Flames is indescribable – and I was lucky enough to watch it all right on the banks of the Rhine River in Boppard, as the boats made their way past.
There is no other word that fits this spectacle quite like CELEBRATION does.
These are some of the photos I took that evening.Β I had the camera on a tripod with a slow shutter speed – what speed, heck I can’t remember that.
What I do remember – it is a night I will never forget.
And because of a comment I am adding this video to play as you scroll through…
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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A Total Interpretation for this week theme Celebration
Nice post Jo thank you for sharing π
Hi Jo Bryant, thanks for being my friend on wordpress. This theme of Celebration brought so many nice photo’s from all around the world. Happy Holidays as the season is around the corner.
Wow, beautiful fireworks!! I love gazing at it up in the sky especially when they are in different shapes, sizes and colours… they are just marvellous!
I was late to the challenge to Jo! It’s a busy time of year. Your photos are spectacular of the night time lights and fireworks! Happy it was a night for you to forever remember! Your pictures shout out CELEBRATION!
Neat! From what I understand, it’s a real challenge to get good photos of fireworks, so you must be doing something right! Fireworks over water are always doubly impressive, and you got some good pics. π Thanks for sharing them with us.
A Total Interpretation for this week theme Celebration
Nice post Jo thank you for sharing π
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Hi Jo Bryant, thanks for being my friend on wordpress. This theme of Celebration brought so many nice photo’s from all around the world. Happy Holidays as the season is around the corner.
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Happy holidays to you too Jackie.
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Thanks Jake – I appreciate your opinion…as always.
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The fireworks are certainly spectacular. Love the intensity of the sky and the water!!! How wonderful for you to have been there.
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I agree that fireworks are really wonderful for this challenge.
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It was wonderful Patti – very calm and yet exciting at the same time.
So glad you think so Jackie.
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Very nice Jo, it must have been nice to have been there.
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Thanks Harry – it was rather special to see.
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Great shots!
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Thanks Angeline – yours wasn’t bad either.
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Very nice shots π
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Thanks you
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Beautiful Jo. Happy celebrations! π
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Hi Nandini – thank you. π
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That looks amazing!
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Hey Gilly – so glad you like them
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beautiful!
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Thank you Amy.
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Jo, Thanks so much for the pingback. I love your images!!!!
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Hi Cee – you’re welcome – your post was amazing. Thanks for the loving…
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thank you for linking Jo.
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You’re welcome Jesse.
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Wow! Electrifying!! π
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Well you just made my day that bit sunnier…
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Really beautiful! It must be incredible to be there for it.
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It really is incredible to sit on the banks of the Rhine as they all go past.
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Fireworks are the best celebration. Thank you for visiting my blog and for the pingback.
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You’re welcome – I agree – fireworks say celebrating like nothing else I think.
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Now thats what you call a Celebration!
Firework is a must have element π
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They do make is spectacular – whatever the occasion.
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Thanks for always stopping by my blog Jo! And thanks for the link to the blog! Everything is mucho appreciated! π
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Always happy yo cruise over to your place – love the visiting.
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Fabulous shots, Jo
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Thanks
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Wow, beautiful fireworks!! I love gazing at it up in the sky especially when they are in different shapes, sizes and colours… they are just marvellous!
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Thanks for saying so
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I was late to the challenge to Jo! It’s a busy time of year. Your photos are spectacular of the night time lights and fireworks! Happy it was a night for you to forever remember! Your pictures shout out CELEBRATION!
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I was a bit late too. So glad you stopped by and liked the photos.
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What an awesome experience!
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It really was…
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What a beautiful celebration! Gorgeous photos!
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Thanks Theresa – love it when you say things like that.
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Neat! From what I understand, it’s a real challenge to get good photos of fireworks, so you must be doing something right! Fireworks over water are always doubly impressive, and you got some good pics. π Thanks for sharing them with us.
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So thrilled you liked them – I did too…
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I feel like singin’ Katy Perry’s FIREWORKS, Jo! π
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Oh my – I like that comment a lot. Have to add it I think…
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Wow, what a great set of photographs you have there Jo. Great capture, love them all. Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays! π
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*sorry must be here instead of there (haha)
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Que ???? Oh – now I get it. Sorry it is early morning here and I have only had 1 cup of coffee…hehe
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Thanks aRVee – so glad to hear that. I wish a joy filled holiday season.
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You’re welcome and Merry Christmas! π
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very nice shots!
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Thank you for saying so !!
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Brilliant! Thanks for sharing your Celebration photos with the rest of us!
Merry Christmas from Switzerland,
– Pierre
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Hi Pierre – thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas to you from Kiwiland.
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Wow… fireworks!! I love your photos!
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Thank you !!
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Smashing captures!
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Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment – especially such a nice comment !!
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great collection of celebration
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Thank you
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This post is a celebration – of greatness!
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Well now kind Sir – what a lovely thing to say !!!
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thank you for sharing these celebratory moments.
sounds you like you had a great time!
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Glad you liked them – and yes it was a great time.
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Have a very happy Christmas time Jo
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and remember, naughty is always nicer π π
Androgoth XXx
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I shall never forget…
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