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The Skies Were Clear, Until: A 5th of July Photo Series

July 7, 2014 By Derek Reichert

The rockets’ red glare were clearly evident as I took in the view overlooking Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk for Sunday’s rescheduled fireworks celebration. 

 
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The skies were clear and the slight wind was, thankfully, blowing away from my vantage point which allowed me, and a small handful of other observers, to appreciate the show from a point of view that not many get to experience.
 
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The fireworks were larger than life, filling the darkened sky with explosions of color, the booming echos sounding off of the buildings around me, yet I was still able to hear the crowds cheers, so far down below me, as anticipation turned to wonder and excitement.  
 
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The crackle, sizzle, whistle and report of a phenomenal show made me want for it to continue throughout the night, but as that last bomb did burst in the air, and the crowds voice spoke as one, I too was reminded that we do live in the land of the free, and the home of the brave.
 
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Special thanks to Mary at CBRE and everyone at the SunTrust Building for allowing access.

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Derek Reichert
Derek Reichert
I only really seriously picked up a camera about a year ago, but in that time I've found a little something that was missing in my life. Something that I didn't even know I was missing, until I saw it. Photography has been the artistic outlet that I've known I've had my whole life, but couldn't identify. I can't draw, sing, or play an instrument, but what I can do is see beauty, and while seeing the beauty that is around us all the time, trying to capture that fleeting moment is where I practice my art.

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