Fireworks, PYROLYMPICS

(above: fireworks resembling a christmas tree,
taken by francis atendido Panasonic FZ-20 2007/01/06 - SM Mall of Asia Esplanade area )

Fireworks big enough to brighten the night sky never fails to cheer me up. Seeing them up close and feeling the repercussions from their explosions are of course an added plus and really improves the experience. I hoped to capture some of that experience when I went to see the Pyrolympics - but of course, images or "sight" alone is a pale comparison to experiencing this with sight, sound and touch (feel). Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 saw USA and Spain competing. The USA display was pathetic but SPAIN really managed to draw a lot of wows from the audience. Spain was supposed to start their fireworks at 9pm but, being the teacher of our cursed mañana habit, actually started at about 9:40pm.

(above: some of the various fireworks presented by SPAIN,
taken by francis atendido Panasonic FZ-20 2007/01/06 - SM Mall of Asia Esplanade area )

Notice the backs of the crowd gawking up at
the fireworks display. I like a little prespective
so one can see how big these fireworks seem to
the spectators. Of course, real fireworks are
much bigger as they have to be seen from far away.


(below: Spain's grand finale,
taken by francis atendido Panasonic FZ-20 2007/01/06 - SM Mall of Asia Esplanade area)