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Fireworks At Your Fence 2021 – part two

Carrying on from part one (I took a lot of photos!), let’s get straight back to 23rd Bath (Avonvale) Scouts Fireworks at your Fence 2021.

At this point, there were more fireworks set off locally, which photobombed my pictures – I think it compliments them quite well!

This mini display didn’t last long, so I was able to reset the camera zoom to focus back on Fireworks at your Fence.

Another fantastic fireworks display, and I must admit I really love the Fireworks at your Fence idea, especially as I was able to get such a great view!

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Fireworks At Your Fence 2021 – part one

With the main fireworks display at the Rec being cancelled again this year, I was pleased to see that both Larkhall Athletic and 23rd Bath (Avonvale) Scouts both had displays this year. The Scouts’ display followed last year’s idea of Fireworks at your Fence which meant that plenty of people could get a really good view, without too many people all gathering together.

I had the camera set up behind the window, so there is a little ‘double image’ effect from the double glazing!

Maybe next year I’ll have the camera settings sorted (I think the ISO was too high) – the coloured fireworks came out fine, but the bright white elements are a little too bright!

There’s something about the “squiggles” in this photo that make me think of electricity….

That’s only half of my photos, so hop over to part two to see the rest!

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Larkhall Athletic Fireworks 2021

Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
Gunpowder Treason and Plot,

I was unable to join the crowds at Larkhall Athletic Football Club this year for their Bonfire Night fireworks display, but that didn’t stop me getting some photos!

I had wondered how good the view would be, given that there’s some tall trees partially blocking my view, but I think the silhouette of the tree branches actually works quite well in the foreground.

Did you spot the plane sneaking in at the top of the photo?

Another spectacular display from Larkhall Athletic FC, and maybe next year I might be able to get an unobstructed view of the fireworks display!

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Fireworks in lockdown

With most of the firework displays being called off this year, the 23rd Bath (Avonvale) Scouts had a clever solution – Fireworks at your Fence! They had a single firework set off 30 minutes and 15 minutes before the display started, which came in handy when I realised I didn’t have my camera set up at quite the right angle

Adjusting the angle, and zooming out a little (just in case), I resisted the temptation to take photos of the other private fireworks “displays” happening nearby, in readiness for Fireworks at your Fence to begin!

It was a fantastic display, and I had the best view of any fireworks display I’ve seen in years (I prefer to watch them from a distance anyway). I was able to stay indoors and get these photos through the window, which makes it even better!

So huge thank yous to the 23rd Bath (Avonvale) Scouts for making Fireworks at your Fence such a great event!

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Bath Festival of Motoring 2015

Much like the previous year, we set out to walk up to the Festival of Motoring site as everyone was leaving on the second day.

I will admit I have made some assumptions on whether or not these cars were at the event, like the car below where I don’t think they would be driving on Lansdown Road if they hadn’t been at the event…

…but there were some which were pretty clear (like Herbie below) when the passenger waves out as I’m taking a photo!

The prize for most noticeable vehicle, has to go to this particular one though – the horn and flash of the massive light bar on the roof made me jump so much I’m amazed I have a clear photo!

These next two cars look fantastic for their age, and I love the informative signs in the window too!

I do have more photos from 2015 but you’ll have to head over to my next post for those, as I think this page would be getting a little too full otherwise!

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Bath Festival of Motoring 2014

Back in 2014, we walked up to the Festival of Motoring site just as the event finished on the Sunday. As luck would have it, we were able to spot a lot of the exhibitors driving away from the site, which lead to some interesting photos.

Excuse the slightly blurry photo – I hadn’t anticipated spotting any of the cars, let alone this one quite so early in our walk, so I wasn’t quite ready for a photo!

I was a little more organised by the time we reached the top of Lansdown Road and spotted the Camel Trophy vehicles heading our way.

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No Festival of Motoring 2020

As expected, the Bath Festival of Motoring was cancelled for 2020. However, I’m planning on posting some photos from previous years’ shows over the next couple of weeks, as a kind of virtual show instead.

Maybe you’ll spot your favourite car from previous years?