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Tampa 4th of July
 
The crowds are flooding in to Channelside for the show
 
Channelside is where all the cruise ship terminals are located
 
Squiggles at their finest
 
One of the best views from the roof of the parking garage
 
De Plane Boss; De plane
 
And this little sweetie says: Thank goodness it's finally over.

Channelside

 

Tampa, Florida

 

July 4th, 2009
COMMENTS
Debdog said at 3:54 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
most excellent night shots!!! you cracked me yo with DE PLANE DE PLANE!!!! HEHEHEHEHEEEE!!!!
Fabio_DL said at 4:01 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Excellent shots, Linda! What a firework show!
Moabjeeper said at 4:05 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Nice work.
Cowgirl said at 4:12 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
HAHAHA ... AND a great set of fireworks..... a cool tab for the 4th
Lageho said at 4:17 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Great photos. Nice firework.
NeusinhaGedoz said at 4:20 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Linda, congratulations for this beautiful tabblo. A show of fireworks ... good watch without leaving the moonlight. Obrigáááduuuuuu.
Lifequest22 said at 4:25 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Hey Eric--A Sunday TOD at 4PM--now this must be a first. Thanks. Made lugging my camera last nite worth it.

Deb, thanks. For those of you who aren't familiar with the old TV show--"Fantasy Island," it starred Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Rourke, and his sidekick, Tattoo who always announced the arrival of ze plane at the beginning of each episode.

That squiggle in the pic is actually a plane with advertising that was flying right over the fireworks display. Yikes.

Took these without a tripod. Tried using Sandy's head, but she wasn't too cooperative about it.

Thanks Fabio, Bob and Bobbi.
Pattymaryclare said at 4:34 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
HILARIOUS LAST SHOT AND THE 'DE PLANE' CAPTION! AS FOR ALL THE REST THE FIREWORKS ARE SIMPLY EXPLOSIVE!!?! (sorry couldn't help myself)...got a few 'squiggle giggle' shotz of my own on a freind's cam our Canada Day July 1st...this had inspired me maybe to post them one day!! Loved the oval cutout parkade shots too...luv Patty xo
Kristn said at 4:36 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Channelside always has good shows! We went there a couple of years ago and had a blast. Nice shots! :)
21-gramm said at 4:38 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
LOL. LINDA! I love an atmosphere of celebration and little sweetie!
Leftofcenter said at 4:42 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
HEY!! these are fancy pantsy squiggles!!! you really nailed the fireworks, amiga!! and I like the shots of that modern building with the round whatchamacallits, we used to see those apartment buildings on MIAMI VICE (the one with Don Johnson)- Sandy's head??? lol
Leftofcenter said at 4:42 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
TOwot??? ;)
Leils said at 4:49 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
this is so great! lovely layout and funny too! congrats on TOD!
NeusinhaGedoz said at 5:04 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Today the TOD is yours, Linda. Congratulations.
Lifequest22 said at 5:05 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Thanks all. That sweet little girl in her 4th of July outfit was just precious and was only slightly startled by the booms and lights.

Yes, Leftie==A SUNDAY WOT TOD. The round whatchamalcallits are actually the parking garage.

Kristn---this was my first time seeing the Channelside show. In the past we went to the Temple Terrace shows.

PMC--I couldn't resist the DA Plane caption.

thanks Mr Zen and Leils. Glad you enjoyed the show.
Lifequest22 said at 5:07 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Neusinha and Lars--thank you for your comments. TOD was a real surprise.
Robya said at 5:15 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Very Nice Linda, I did not see any fireworks last night, So Now see some, Thank You!!~~*~~Robbi
Ebucar said at 5:15 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
I love the fireworks. Made me remember the 4th of Jyly in DC last year. Cool!
Leftofcenter said at 5:15 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
the tabblo gods never cease to surprise us.................... :)
Merja-zerga said at 5:19 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
GENIAL.
Nous adorons les feux d'artifice.
Avec un peu de retard :
Bon anniversaire Linda.
ThierryKarine
Pattymaryclare said at 5:27 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
yes your tabblo is still on newly published tabs # 4/5 i think...AMAZING TOD selection process?!? (SMILE) & congrats! XO pmc
Cowgirl said at 6:04 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
CONGGRATS......................
Lifequest22 said at 6:14 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Robbi--Glad you got to enjoy these fireworks. ...... Elaine---and glad these brought back memories. .......Thanks Thierry and Karrine--PMC and Bobbi.

Leftie--the gods are always full of surprises.
Bravemoonbearer said at 6:15 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Impressive,both the Tabblo and making TOD on a Sunday. Congrats,Linda.
Lifequest22 said at 6:49 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Thanks Sandy. How's your head.
Bravemoonbearer said at 7:02 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Sorry,I can't hear you but the sights were terrific.I had a great time.
Andre. said at 7:14 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Great reality show to my eyes
Andre. said at 7:15 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
And BLURRY!!! I love it.
ConnieL said at 7:26 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Linda, this is a wonderful tabblo! You captured the atmosphere... AND TOD!! Congratulations.
Snooway said at 7:35 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
thanks for the fireworks, what fun. the last shot and caption is priceless:)
Qt_aubs57 said at 8:18 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
My Fave is #3 Red fireworks!! but all the fireworks shot are fantastic!
Hhwind said at 8:30 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Happy Fourth of July, beautiful fireworks, its de plane no its Superman, great shots thanks for the celebration
AliDar said at 8:55 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Boss Boss, De Plane and De Squiggles The glowing policemen and De Fireworks, they are beauuuutiful, No?! ... They certainly are, little short tattoo man; the tabblo gods are very wise to come out of hiding on a Sunday to pay tribute to such spectacular photography! ... The second green one with the gold sparkles is my favourite, I can almost smell de gunpowder.... Great Tab Linda; Happy Fourth of July, and Happy TOD!!!! WOOOOO HOOOO!!!!! :)
Abking said at 9:03 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
I like the mix of context and fireworks. Boom Boom! Happy 4th!
Hairgirl said at 9:08 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Wow Linda, U did a great job! Nice layering of fireworks.I was out in my yard watching, as I do every year, but my pic's are never this great! Happy 4th and Happy 4th to Sandy as well!
Lifequest22 said at 10:41 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Thanks to you all for stopping by for the show.

Andre--something toldme you'd like the blurry ones. ........ Sue...It was most definitely a fun evening.......Connie, I'm glad the evening's atmosphere came through in the tabblo........ Aubrey--Fireworks always seem to have that fantastic quality........Teo----Superman flew by so fast I couldn't catch him with my lens......... Dar--wish you could have joined us for the squiggles.....
Allan--Happy 4th back at ya...........Gail--next year we're coming to your house for the show...we'll have a party.
Ira said at 10:44 p.m. on Jul 5, 2009:
Salute! Happy fourth:)
Abking said at 12:28 a.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
Photo #1, my fave, looks like an Ed Ruscha painting.
Wildthing said at 3:29 a.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
Congrats on TOD, Linda. Some terrific firework starbursts.
Pachito said at 4:55 a.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
What a pity for you it was on a Saturday. Nice collection and congrats!!
EMA said at 8:19 a.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
Great firework shots! A nice layout too! Congrats on the TOD!
Pkeener said at 11:08 a.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
I was gone and didn't see this! TOD and Fireworks. Right on. But what really grabs me is the pure photojournalistic sense to this! Love the layout and the sequence, mixing the fireworks in with the street/people shots. The moon lined up with the trees is museum! I think my fave is the streetcar shot. Timeless. #23? Tatoo's plane. priceless. Love how your mind works
Tishfish said at 11:20 a.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
Great show of fire works and great shots ! ! !
Chaitiamma said at 1:09 p.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
Great shots !!! Congrats on TOD !!!
Hollyridger said at 2:26 p.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
Wow, that looks like a fantastic show! A well deserved TOD.... excellent!
Welshchick said at 2:50 p.m. on Jul 6, 2009:
LINDA You are exquisite in photography and humor! I missed this somehow but I sure am enjoying the afterglow~~* LOVE IT and congrats!
Marcif said at 12:08 a.m. on Jul 7, 2009:
Awesome show! Love the squiggles and the 4th of July baby!! I loved that show, Fantasy Island.
Lifequest22 said at 12:40 a.m. on Jul 7, 2009:
Glad I could share my 4th with you all. And thanks for all your positive comments.

Pam--sometimes my mind works in strange ways. :) I included the people shots in order to capture the atmosphere. Thanks.

Marcie--that little girl was so precious. Her family was sitting next to us and she was as much fun to watch as the fireworks.

rhonda--thanks for your fine comment.

Allan---had to check out Ruscha work and I can see why you thought that. Appreciate your complement.

Andthanks Ira, Mike, Noreen, Doreen, David, Edite, and Pachito.
HtD said at 4:30 a.m. on Jul 7, 2009:
Linda einfach beautiful.
Shenresi said at 2:32 p.m. on Jul 7, 2009:
thx a lot for those great shots and views and for that wonderful combination of colours and normal situations!!! Wonderful tabblo Linda, thx for that great gift!!!
JuDeck said at 8:57 p.m. on Jul 7, 2009:
Wonderful work here plus a Sunday TOD! That's got to be a first. Congrats to you!
Super job with the layout mimicking the actual firing of the fireworks. So very Coool girl!
YonderCreature said at 2:27 a.m. on Jul 8, 2009:
I can almost feel the humid heat that must have been ubiquitous as everyone celebrated the 4th of July! Love that piccy and caption of that wide eyed baby!
Lifequest22 said at 10:32 p.m. on Jul 8, 2009:
Thanks for checking out the fireworks display Henk, Angela, Jude and YC.
Karsten said at 10:24 p.m. on Jul 10, 2009:
hey Linda! i´m soooo late..sorry - great shots and a great party you had there - and ToD...so great!!!
Lifequest22 said at 10:53 p.m. on Jul 14, 2009:
Hey Karsten--and I'm sorry I'm late too. .We had a great time that night. Thanks.
GeorgePL said at 12:13 a.m. on Jul 22, 2009:
Belated Happy 4th Linda. Love the colors. The 11th from the top, the "Neon Couple" is my favorite.
Gerardfotografeert said at 10:10 a.m. on Nov 8, 2009:
Beautiful tabblo Linda. Colorfull and a great end, excellent done.
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