Pyrotechnics have long been a symbol of joy and celebration. Often times they are used as the punctuation of victory or carry the spirit of opening ceremonies into the heavens. Fireworks are a centuries old art form of controlled combustion and designed destruction that have been a welcomed tradition passed on from father to son. Just don’t try to pass the joy through TSA no matter how good a deal you got from the beach vendor and you want to bring them home.

Joy Through December – Day 21
Published Wednesday, December 21, 2011 By James Silverman. Under Joy Through December, Photos I Took












