"Painting the Night" was taken on May 1st, 2014 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida on its 25th Anniversary. These fireworks were set off behind the once iconic, and now gone, Sorcerer Mickey's Hat in the center of the park. The day was headlined by celebration parades and cast members who had dedicated their lives to the park for 25 years. This fireworks show was a literal "bang" at the end of the night to commemorate a spectacular quarter of a century. The image you see above is the last firework explosion in the show. The amount of colors and sounds were overwhelming and even this amazing photo doesn't do it justice. In order to take this photo, I actually needed a slower shutter speed than I would have normally used to allow for the colors to collect over time. By using the slower, extended shutter, I was able to capture the colors and the tips of the fireworks, enunciating the glow.
I was fortunate enough to be in the company of my wife as we celebrated a park that mirrors our age. We turned 25 the same year as the park and have many fond memories. Michael Eisner, former CEO of the Walt Disney Company, once said, "We welcome you to a Hollywood that never was and always will be." I feel like this picture captures the essence of this quote because it encompasses all the glam of the Golden Age of Hollywood, while exaggerating the idea of what it could be. Today, the Hat is gone, but the spirit behind the sorcerer will never leave this majestic place. To Hollywood Studios, thank you for an amazing 25 years. Here's to the exciting future of what's to come.
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