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And today I close out Silver Bells pictures but I promise you there's narrative of recent events to come.
Good view here of the camera stand and professional photographers, and I guess one of the camera guys just had his iPhone with him too.
Oh, now, focusing on a dark tree, wonder what could be next ...
Yes, it's lit up! The tree was red that year to observe the ruby anniversary of Silver Bells. Took me a bit to realize that too.
The drone show helped underscore the 40 years-ness of this, though.
And another appearance by ruby slippers.
Santa appearing in the drones with his famous catchphrase, 'ho ho' (ding dongs were unavailable).
And now to the good part, the fireworks!
Just enough fireworks here to make it look like the capitol is sprinkling.
And here's a better white explosion behind the dome.
And a nice bursting of several fireworks. Also, can't help noticing the people on the third floor balcony of the capitol where they can't see a thing.
Close-up picture of the tree, seen from near the base.
The tree needed a less elaborate set of shims and supports to stay more or less upright this time!
Trivia: Bavaria and Austria switched to the Gregorian Calendar in October 1583, a year after the Pope had directed. Wurzburg, Münster, and Mainz all changed in November 1583, but picking different ten-day blocks to drop. Source: The Calendar: The 5000-Year Struggle to Align the Clock with the Heavens --- And What Happened to the Missing Ten Days, David Ewing Duncan.
Currently Reading: American Scientist, July - August 2025, Editor Fenella Saunders.
PS: What's Going On In Alley Oop? Why are they getting rid of the dinosaurs? July - October 2025 and it's a great question, why ever get rid of the dinosaur people?
