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Fireworks symbolise the passage of time; they burst into brilliance before quickly fading away. This photographic technique captures fleeting moments of beauty, transforming them into abstract images of manmade magnificence. By freezing these moments, we can appreciate the complete artistry of what seems impossible to witness with the naked eye.
These photographs employ the language of flowers to convey the beauty and uniqueness of fireworks.
During summer in Japan, various fireworks events take place, drawing crowds to witness their splendour. I purchased a fireworks guide magazine from a convenience shop to explore the best locations for these events. My journey involved traversing different modes of transport to reach the festival, where I walked through bustling streets lined with food booths to arrive at the coastal area for the evening display. I assumed that many photographers, like myself, would already be waiting at the coast, eager to capture the fireworks. Most of us endured a long, sweaty wait—often over seven hours—just to photograph these stunning displays. Although the wait was taxing, the resulting images made it all worthwhile.
In the UK, opportunities to photograph fireworks are rare, making it challenging to find ideal spots for capturing beautiful images. Fireworks displays are less frequent compared to those in Japan. Each year, there are a few fireworks events in November for Bonfire Night, along with celebrations on the 1st of January at midnight. This scarcity adds to the value and rarity of the fireworks photographs taken here.