Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
I was checking all information over the internet for the spot to take these images, but not sure how I missed the most important part. Police had a strict rule that no one will be allowed to go in with a backpack. And I had a brand new Deuter backpack, very lightweight but sturdy, and I had my camera and lens inside it, and the tripod was in a tripod bag separately. When I arrived at the gate, for the entrance of Hoboken Pier A, admittedly the best spot for photographing Macy’s fireworks on Hudson front, they said politely that I wouldn’t allow my backpack inside.
Well, I had four options at that time: first – return back home and forget about the watching and photographing fireworks, or watch on TV, second – threw the backpack in a bin bag, many people were doing that too and authority kept few large bin bags over there for this, what a scene, though it was a very tough choice for me as that was my brand new Deuter backpack, third – try to another gate where a different set of officers were there, you know sometimes it works, and fourth – try to wear the backpack inside my t-shirt (I was wearing on that day) in reverse order and hang the camera and lens on the neck, so apparently it would be very tough to identify if I had any backpack.
I tried the third option first, but it didn’t work out that day, bad luck. And then I chose the fourth option, went to a relatively less crowded place, put on the backpack in the reverse direction, like a chest pack, and then wore the t-shirt on. And finally, hold the camera and lens in such a way as if I was a fat guy. Thereafter, reached another gate and the officer let me went through. Hurray, a success after a stressful series of failure events!!!
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Sudarshan is an independent photographer based in Lake Mary, Florida. His works are soulful, transcendental, and have an enduring impact. He loves creating images, storytelling, and the creative process involved. He believes in simplicity, being close to life, openness, honesty, and the value of holding a camera with humor and compassion.
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