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NYE 2011

Published April 21st, 2012

Seeing as I'm living in London, I decided to go to see the fireworks with some of my friends. I thought we would end up being so far back all I'd get is heads in my frame or buildings so I didnt bring my camera - turns out we didn't do too badly... I guess it really is true, the best camera is the one you have on you...

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I was pleasantly surprised as to how well my phone held up. To be perfectly honest I still don't know how we managed to get so far forward in the crowds.
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A cascade of fireworks against a tree's silhouette.
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Who says you can't manual focus a phone camera :D I call this one, red glitter ^^
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We turned up along the embankment at about 9ish and had to endure several downpours. With 5 people huddled under 2 umbrellas we weathered the storms and midnight drew closer.
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The atmosphere was just electric as we neared the witching hour - if you pardon the cliche. Cant say much about their choice of music though.

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Everyone's on their phones taking pictures!! (me included). There really is something magical about fireworks isn't there? I still get so excited seeing them as I did back when I were a kid...
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Celebrity tree, backlit by starbursts and rockets
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The pyrotechnicians must love the Eye. It's like a massive catherine wheel ready to be rigged up. I guess it does make an interesting centrepiece.
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The pictures really don't do this justice. I really do urge you to come out and see this at least once - with your special someone, or friends, or even just alone; it's definitely worth it :D
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An eruption of colour behind our favourite tree.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This guy gets it! Let's all raise our glasses...er....bottles and wish everyone a happy new year :D May 2012 be everything you hope for :D

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