Fireworks and a Full Moon

Fireworks and a Full Moon

Fireworks and a Full Moon

This 4th of July was special. We were treated to an amazing show over the bay while the full moon rose over the hills. You can see all of my fireworks photos here.

4th of July 2020

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Torii gate at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan

Torii gate at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan

Torii gate at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo

A torii gate at the main garden entrance in the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
January 27th 2017

We made our way to this shrine from the busy Harajuku Station. It wasn’t until we were nearing the center of the forest where the main shrine is located that I noticed all of the people around us were heading in the same direction.

Unbeknownst to us, the newest Grand Champion Sumo, “yokozuna,” was about to perform a ring-entering ceremony. He is the first Japanese born yokozuna in 19 years, and had just won the title that weekend.

We were quickly surrounded with people vying for a glimpse of him as he walked into the garden. It was a surreal experience. I took what photos I could and we made our exit. We did not understand the full gravity of what was occurring until much later, when we saw the garden on Japanese TV and did some research.

Being there was such a coincidence! With everyone there we weren’t able to see the majority of the park, but it was fun to be there and witness Japan’s pride in their Grand Champion!

Torii gate at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan

Just a glimpse of what the crowd was like:
The rush to see the newest Japanese celebrity – January 27th 2017 from Kristie on Vimeo.

 

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4th of July on Ruston Way Waterfront Tacoma, WA.

4th of July on Ruston Way Waterfront Tacoma, WA.

4th of July on Ruston Way Waterfront – Tacoma, WA.

We enjoyed one of the best views on the Puget Sound for the 4th of July fireworks at the Tacoma’s Freedom Fair. The fireworks were launched off of the barge in the middle of the photo. The water filled up with every watercraft, from yachts to kayaks!

4th of July on Ruston Way Waterfront Tacoma, WA.

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