Macy*s Fireworks Display - July 4

I've never been to the Macy*s fireworks display, but when I heard they were going to be held on the Hudson River this year, I decided to head over to Hamilton Park in Weehawken, NJ to catch the action. Expecting a crowd, I got there at 2:30 in the afternoon ( :!: ) I packed a sandwich, water, and some reading material. By showtime, there was a sizable crowd. It was a perfect evening, and an exciting show.

Just before dark, NYPD Aviation came up river with a 4-ship of their helicopters, three Agustas (315, 318, 319) and the Bell, N412PD.
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As the last of the fireworks were shot, one of the fireworks barges caught fire. The fireboats hung back for a few minutes, and for good reason - not all the fireworks had fired, and after several went off onboard the barge, a fireboat came in and extinguished the flames.
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I think you may have outdone yourself this time, Mr. Moose. :borat:

Amazing.....Was getting the skyline in your pix part of the reason you went to NJ?

Great stuff Moose. One day I hope to be able to shoot fireworks like you. :mrgreen:

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Nice Moose!!! Glad you did not do Bald Hill again.....that is much better! :borat:

Excellent photos!

[quote="moose135"]I've never been to the Macy*s fireworks display, but when I heard they were going to be held on the Hudson River this year, I decided to head over to Hamilton Park in Weehawken, NJ to catch the action.<

As usual EXCELLENT pictures. But we expect no less. :)
And Breaking News with the barge fire. That was cool.
And of course the PD shots. Any more? :wink:

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I think you may have outdone yourself this time, Mr. Moose. :borat:

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A BIG +1 to that. Thanks :borat:

Wow John - those are totally awesome!! Fantastic color!

>juist before dark, NYPD Aviation came up river with a 4-ship of their helicopters, three Agustas (315, 318, 319) and the Bell, N412PD.
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Mmm what is that along the tail boom of the second ship? Exhaust from the first copter? Looks pretty cool.

Wow. Amazing shots, Moose. Killer skyline vantage point.