Pyrotechnics, Hanabi 花火, Fireworks Display
I had to cut into the Kyushu topic to post this one up. Every summer in Japan, there will be fireworks display across the country. I managed to see two of them, one in Osaka and the other in Biwa Lake. Long post....so get ready.
By the way, did you know that one of the world's biggest fireworks display annually is here in Osaka, Japan sponsored by the Church of Perfect Liberty? Yeah, the church pays for all the fireworks.....all 120 000 of them! The ones I saw in Osaka and Biwa Lake is only 20 000 and 10 000 respectively. The Tondabayashi fireworks sponsored by the Church of Perfect Liberty is held every year to celebrate their Kyoso-sai or Founders' Day. Highlights include the 1 kilometers long, 50 meters high Niagara falls fireworks and the grand finale where 7000 fireworks are released at the same time.
Japan is highly known for its pyrotechnics. Every country's preparation of the fireworks, including the launching is different and there are certain fireworks which you can identify its origin based on the structures.
Osaka Hanabi
Nightview of Osaka city
It was estimated that around 1 million people showed up for the fireworks display. Those early birds sat on the river banks, where they were treated to a full view of the display and the rest had to be contented with watching on the streets below.
Peony fireworks
We managed to squeeze ourselves to the top of the banks. Got a good view there too.
Combination of a few fireworks
I had no tripod, so I had to rely on my hands. Since we were quite close, it was bright enough for me to take some shots without the blurness associated with shakiness.
Probably the Brocade
I took using the continuous shot mode, which is why I ended up with over 200 pics out of which only a handful turned out fine.
Fountain fireworks
It was really loud. But awesome man. Especially this one of the fountain. Raining gold dust on you.
Picture is a bit crooked. Probably cause I was so excited!
This one reminds me of jelly fishes.
Doesn't this look like some galazxy far far away? Oh, and when it was time to get home.....traffic jam!
Biwa Lake Hanabi
Sunset at Biwa Lake
The day started off by raining here in Kyoto. But it stopped enough for us to board the train to Otsu.
Sunset
We brought along food to eat while we waited for the fireworks to start. Yummy spring rolls and loads of junk food. It started to rain again while we were eating, so we ended up with our mouth full, spoon in one hand and the umbrella in another.
She was so cute in her little yukata.
It started off a bit weirdly. A few shells were released and we weren't sure if they were just testing or it had started. And when suddenly, bam!
The Fountain
I have always love this particular fireworks. Took a tripod with me this time but since I am not used to taking fireworks pics, I spent half my time fiddling with the camera!
We were sitting quite far this time around. So we did not get a good view and the smoke blocked our view of the fireworks. Pictures of some of the fireworks on display.
I have to single this one below out. I love this one, it was in the shape of the pheonix. Lovely huh?
Now all the following pictures were of the fireworks towards the end.
And the finale:
A bit bright but I like this picture. And then of course when it was time to go home....traffic jam again!
By the way, did you know that one of the world's biggest fireworks display annually is here in Osaka, Japan sponsored by the Church of Perfect Liberty? Yeah, the church pays for all the fireworks.....all 120 000 of them! The ones I saw in Osaka and Biwa Lake is only 20 000 and 10 000 respectively. The Tondabayashi fireworks sponsored by the Church of Perfect Liberty is held every year to celebrate their Kyoso-sai or Founders' Day. Highlights include the 1 kilometers long, 50 meters high Niagara falls fireworks and the grand finale where 7000 fireworks are released at the same time.
Japan is highly known for its pyrotechnics. Every country's preparation of the fireworks, including the launching is different and there are certain fireworks which you can identify its origin based on the structures.
Osaka Hanabi
Nightview of Osaka city
It was estimated that around 1 million people showed up for the fireworks display. Those early birds sat on the river banks, where they were treated to a full view of the display and the rest had to be contented with watching on the streets below.
Peony fireworks
We managed to squeeze ourselves to the top of the banks. Got a good view there too.
Combination of a few fireworks
I had no tripod, so I had to rely on my hands. Since we were quite close, it was bright enough for me to take some shots without the blurness associated with shakiness.
Probably the Brocade
I took using the continuous shot mode, which is why I ended up with over 200 pics out of which only a handful turned out fine.
Fountain fireworks
It was really loud. But awesome man. Especially this one of the fountain. Raining gold dust on you.
Picture is a bit crooked. Probably cause I was so excited!
This one reminds me of jelly fishes.
Doesn't this look like some galazxy far far away? Oh, and when it was time to get home.....traffic jam!
Biwa Lake Hanabi
Sunset at Biwa Lake
The day started off by raining here in Kyoto. But it stopped enough for us to board the train to Otsu.
Sunset
We brought along food to eat while we waited for the fireworks to start. Yummy spring rolls and loads of junk food. It started to rain again while we were eating, so we ended up with our mouth full, spoon in one hand and the umbrella in another.
She was so cute in her little yukata.
It started off a bit weirdly. A few shells were released and we weren't sure if they were just testing or it had started. And when suddenly, bam!
The Fountain
I have always love this particular fireworks. Took a tripod with me this time but since I am not used to taking fireworks pics, I spent half my time fiddling with the camera!
We were sitting quite far this time around. So we did not get a good view and the smoke blocked our view of the fireworks. Pictures of some of the fireworks on display.
I have to single this one below out. I love this one, it was in the shape of the pheonix. Lovely huh?
Now all the following pictures were of the fireworks towards the end.
And the finale:
A bit bright but I like this picture. And then of course when it was time to go home....traffic jam again!
posted by AL LEE at 8:12 PM
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