Macy*s Fireworks Display - July 4

[moose135]

I've never been to the Macy*s fireworks display, but when I heard they were going to be held on the Hudson River this year, I decided to head over to Hamilton Park in Weehawken, NJ to catch the action. Expecting a crowd, I got there at 2:30 in the afternoon ( :!: ) I packed a sandwich, water, and some reading material. By showtime, there was a sizable crowd. It was a perfect evening, and an exciting show.

Just before dark, NYPD Aviation came up river with a 4-ship of their helicopters, three Agustas (315, 318, 319) and the Bell, N412PD.












As the last of the fireworks were shot, one of the fireworks barges caught fire. The fireboats hung back for a few minutes, and for good reason - not all the fireworks had fired, and after several went off onboard the barge, a fireboat came in and extinguished the flames.

[Matt Molnar]

I think you may have outdone yourself this time, Mr. Moose. :borat:

[planelove]

Amazing.....Was getting the skyline in your pix part of the reason you went to NJ?

[lijk604]

Great stuff Moose. One day I hope to be able to shoot fireworks like you. :mrgreen:

[flyboy 28]

:shock:

[Derf]

Nice Moose!!! Glad you did not do Bald Hill again.....that is much better! :borat:

[jerslice]

Excellent photos!

[Gerard]

[quote="moose135"]I've never been to the Macy*s fireworks display, but when I heard they were going to be held on the Hudson River this year, I decided to head over to Hamilton Park in Weehawken, NJ to catch the action.<

As usual EXCELLENT pictures. But we expect no less. :)
And Breaking News with the barge fire. That was cool.
And of course the PD shots. Any more?

[coachrowsey]

I think you may have outdone yourself this time, Mr. Moose. :borat:

A BIG +1 to that. Thanks :borat:

[MarkLawrence]

Wow John - those are totally awesome!! Fantastic color!

[Gerard]

>juist before dark, NYPD Aviation came up river with a 4-ship of their helicopters, three Agustas (315, 318, 319) and the Bell, N412PD.
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Mmm what is that along the tail boom of the second ship? Exhaust from the first copter? Looks pretty cool.

[PhilDernerJr]

Wow. Amazing shots, Moose. Killer skyline vantage point.