Happy Birthday America - July 4th 2004 From the Foothills of Ridgefield Connecticut and Peach Lake New York. The first set of photographs were from the Connecticut foothills overlooking Ridgefield High School - note how the dancing forefront tree shadows frame the sparkling firework backdrops for interesting tree-line views - bravo to those with Connecticut hillside sparkling sensibilities :>)

The second set of fireworks photographed were upclose at Peach Lake, New York. Apparently, there is a long standing tradition on these Peach Lake grounds with several families shooting it out each year, firework-style, with independent spirit and family flair gusto that both Hatfields and McCoys would admire - bravo to independence celebrations and local/national/global fire-codes that provide for fair and balanced festive firing(s) - ENCORE!

Photos by ChuckScott.com