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Happy Independence Day USA

© Wally Orlowsky

Happy Independence Day USA

Uploaded: July 04, 2016 | Entered: July 04, 2016 03:56:01

Description

I've never seen the New York City July 4th fireworks display; so I created my own version. The fireworks are real photos taken locally. I combined individual shots by placing them in layers on a black background. The layers were set in "Difference" mode so that their black sky backgrounds were essentially eliminated and only the colorful fireworks were shown. The Statue of Liberty was from a visit a while back. So, though the photos were taken a while ago, this image is a new creation for today's holiday celebration.

Comments

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic July 04, 2016

Fantastic! Happy Independence Day to you! #1662266

Dr Silly level-classic July 04, 2016

Awesome capture. #11491811

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 04, 2016

Glorious creation, Wally, and most appropriate for the day. Happy Fourth to you. #11491816

Michele Peterson level-classic July 04, 2016

Wow, Wally, what a fabulous creation you've made, and of course perfect for today. Happy Independence day to you! #11491824

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 04, 2016

What they ^ said, Wally! Happy Independence Day... :-) #11491872

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 04, 2016

fantastic work. Beautiful fireworks. #11492012

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic July 05, 2016

Great work Wally for the celebration of the of the 4th! #11492160

Sylvia Rourke level-classic July 06, 2016

Excellent composite, Wally! #11492515

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 01, 2016

Great work, Wally, as always. CONGRATZ on the Gold Winner.

UB. #11511658

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 01, 2016

Congratulations on your gold winner! #11511987

Ann Lyssenko level-classic September 02, 2016

Super patterns Wally that make a wonderful patriotic statement! Congratulations on being a Winner! Ann
#11512424

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 03, 2016

Congratulations on a well deserved Second Place win. An awesome creation. #11513197

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