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Light Show at Grand Coulee Dam

Laser Show at Grand Coulee Dam by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Laser Show at Grand Coulee Dam by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

I decided to try something different for observing a fireworks show this year. We traveled to eastern Washington and attended the show at Grand Coulee Dam. There were many light sources at the dam including an almost full moon, the normal lights at the dam, a laser light show and the fireworks that were special to celebrate the 4th of July.

The image at the top of this post is from the laser show that was accompanied by music and had a theme about water and irrigation in the region. The remainder of the images just show various light sources at the dam and of course most of the emphasis is on the fireworks.

Moon over Grand Coulee Dam by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Moon over Grand Coulee Dam by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

IGrand Coulee Dam at Night by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Grand Coulee Dam at Night by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved
Firworks 1 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Firworks 1 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 2 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 2 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 3 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 3 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 4 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 4 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 5 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 5 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 6 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 6 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 7 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 7 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 8 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 8 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 9 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 9 by Gary Hamburgh _ All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 10 by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

Fireworks 10 by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

t was a fun trip and in addition to the light show, I found several new vistas so once again the area in the Palouse and eastern Washington offered a great opportunity for capturing images.

Shooting fireworks can be challenging and fun

Farm Nestled in Textures and Patterns by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

Farm Nestled in Textures and Patterns by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

Since the 4th of July is tomorrow, I am planning on shooting some fireworks images. I really enjoy photographing fireworks but there are several things to keep in mind to get the best results. In the following article by Nicole Young a few useful tips are emphasized to help you create your best images. The article can be found at photofocus.com which is hosted by Scott Bourne.

I am heading to the Grand Coulee Dam in eastern Washington for their fireworks show tomorrow. I have heard it is a great display and will offer a different opportunity for me. I usually attend the fireworks display at Lake Union in Seattle but decided to try a new venue.

I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend and have fun shooting and experimenting using these tips.