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    Cool Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    My second attempt at this stuff. Anyone out at shoreline last night? :thumbsup:
    For being a small town the show was very impressive.

    Thanks,
    Rick
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    Re: Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    Wow Rick, Very interesting perspective. I like these. Your technicque of using the fireworks light to illuminate the foreground is awesome. I'll have to give it a try next year!!!!
    Keep up the great work.
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    Re: Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    Rick,

    Great shots. I like the second one the most with the water and reflection. Where around shoreline was this? I was up in the hills of soquel with haze and distant fireworks - total bust for photo opportunities.

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    Re: Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    Thanks,
    This was taken on the Mountain View golf course about a 1/4 mile north of the Google complex. Image 5 was facing south looking at the Santa Clara show about 2 miles away.

    Additionally in image 5... I added an arrow to point out the tiny light that was the Deanza college fireworks show in Cupertino.Atmospheric conditions were superb.
    I appreciate the feedback,

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    Re: Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    I love number 2, so surreal.
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    Re: Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    hmm, someone who lives in mountain view...

    I am looking at moving there, or at least nearby!

    Great shots too!
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    Re: Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    I'm with Seb, #2 is kick ass! Nice work Rick.
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    Re: Mountain View / Shoreline fireworks

    Rick,

    The first 4 are excellent, but #2 is outstanding.

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