Riverfire marks the start of the Brisbane Festival which started on the 4th September up till the 25th of September 2010. Being one of the most popular events in Brisbane, most vantage points around the river draws big crowds. The bright light in the above picture was the F-111 doing its "dump and burn" which in simple terms , making the aircraft spit out loads of fuel and sticking a lighter behind it. The reason the picture looks like a sunset was mainly caused by the heavy clouds.
This year I decided to go to New Farm at Wilson's Point to catch the fire works along with the wonderful view of the Story Bridge and the City. Those guys in the were probably parked there since 8 am, getting them one of the best seats in town. Armed with their barbecue pitts , chairs , tables and not forgetting beers , they were all ready for the show.
I came at 2pm and realised all the prime camera spots were taken. Luckily I met another photography enthusiast and he asked if I would like to park my tripod next to his.
So after adjusting the tripod and camera, we waited patiently for 4 and a half hours for the fireworks to start.
And after 30 minutes of non stop fireworks... the F-111 came by again to signal the end of the show for the Grand Final. A long day, but it was good fun.
16 comments:
your pics are amazing ron!!
wow amazing pics we may visit Australia next year we should meet up for a food blogger meet up! Rebecca
The fireworks and the first pic (the 'dump and burn' one) look amazing.
Well worth the wait, Ron. Your photos are wonderful.
And I loved the photos in your previous post. The seafood is a delight to see! Such colors.
Love the pics, especially the last one. Looks like a wonderful time!
hi! there is mashed potatoes and there is a translate button in the upper right corner :)
Those photos are stunning! Your patience was definitely rewarded! :)
Love the photos and that would be a great thing to see. If only it were closer! Sounds like you had a great time!
Hi Ron, am returning ur visit!
WOW, U've got superb photography skills ya. Browsed through Ur blog and just one word...AMAZING!
I've just begun to learn my Hubby's camera. Way long to go..hehe!
Firework pictures simply stunning!
wow wow...nice bloggie and love ur pics bro
like the fireworks pics! nice!
That's so much fun there. Love all those fireworks...so beautiful!
Jody@: thanks jodes!
chow n CHatter@: we really should
@indie. Tea@: thanks alot
Barbara@: it was worth it, waited for so long and when it started i was in panic mode. :)
XIaolu@: thanks
@pam: yeah it was good fun
Paula@: ahh mash!
Lourine@: thank you
@Love to cook@: thanks, yeah have fun with the camera
Mary@: thanks
Valentino@:Thanks alot
Hi!
WOW! Amazing pics dude! I really like the second fireworks one, pretty colours... :D
Wow!! Absolutely magnificent! :-) I'm so glad to know about your blog. I hope to move to Brisbane next year, and your blog gives me a taste of the great things I'll be able to do there. :-)
Nice blog about Brisbane Riverfire Ron, here's a video of the action this year (2011) http://youtu.be/WQQlZIV0NVA
Click the above name to see Riverfire Video.
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