[World Pyro Series.8] La Mancha's Fellowship of Fire -- Finale!

This firework scene makes it all worth it to see this hanging lanterns in the sky that lasts for 45 seconds (which is the longest fireworks we have seen!). Imagine the entire night sky, filled will all these dropping colorful balls of light for 45 seconds of pure fireworks bliss! This was really memorable for me and I think this is the start of my LOVE for fireworks photography! This is enough to erase the memories of enduring the stand-still traffic that lasted until 2am in the morning, listening to criticism that the Philippines show was just standard for most part compared to the other 9 countries, and watching in agony as some of the fireworks exploded in water.

By the way, this was shot by my brother as I was standing taking pictures of the fireworks. Thanks bro for this magnificent memorable shot! I leave you with some memorable photos from La Mancha's Fellowship of Fire!

A Pot of Rainbow

Fellowship flowers

Shower of fireworks ribbon

45 seconds of falling lanterns

Fountain of Wishful Thinking

[World Pyro Series.7] Congratulations Australia - First Pyro Olympic Champion!

Congratulations to Australia for being the first World Pyro Olympic Champion! Well Deserved! I'm fortunate to really see how beautiful the Australia in terms of the overall judging criteria (Choreography 30%, Material/Content 30%, Effects 20%, and Audience Impact 20%). The Choreography was soo beautiful that all my photos were photogenic. Australia literally lighted up the entire black sky and the grounds were shaking like it is an outdoor THX theater. I was betting on the US which also has all the oohs and aahs from start to finish but apparently choreography and effects was the edge of Australia. Maybe I should ask Ricky Crisostomo for the behind-the-scenes story if Australia was a runaway winner.

By the way, just for the record there were only 9 countries competing excluding Philippines since it is home territory and for sure we won't match the sheer money that Australia and US can muster to have a jaw dropping fireworks. I have a Philippines Fireworks collection that will surely make us Filipinos proud (check out the last on the pyro series #8). Here are some behind the scenes photos of last nights Finale.

This is the special viewing area right in front of the barge near the judges area. For P250, you already have a dinner of spaghetti/ carbonara, garlic chicken, grilled beef, and potato salad. What's so great about it is that its spacious and we were able to secure a spot directly in the break water edge to take the awesome shots of UAE and the La Mancha's Fellowship of Fire.

For P100 entrance fee, you get to watch four (4) awesome bands for the Finale night (Menaya, Tropical Depression, Itchyworms, Kapatid)

This is one of the hassles of using portable toilets whether you are rich or poor, you have to use the portalets.

This is my brother with our setup for the Digital camera and a Video Camera. Yes, I have a copy of the entire Philippines - La Mancha Fellowship of the Fire show. I'll try to convert it in a compressed format and let me know if you want to have a copy.

[World Pyro Series.6] UAE Flash Arts Group

Glorious Heaven

My brother and I was able to get a nice spot in the special viewing area where you pay P250 for dinner, comfortable space and directly in front of the barge! Here are the awesome pictures of UAE :)

Silent Night

Voltes Fire

Magical Wand

Spinning Needles

Flash Art Finale

[World Pyro Series.5] Day 4 of the Greatest Show in Manila

A Date with Fireworks

Day 4 of the World Pyro and I'm enjoying every moment of it along with all the other Filipinos who love world class entertainment. It was US and South Africa show and no doubt US was the clear winner with its "Shock and Awe" approach to Fireworks show. It was oohs and aahs throughout and I'm glad I made it to the show considering I came from a Viaje del Sol tour the whole morning. Here are some more scenes of families enjoying the fireworks show to give you a feel of the ambiance and environment in Diosdado Macapagal viewpoint.

This is the perfect spot at the back of Seaside (in Josefina's Patio) while enjoying delicious Filipino food and unobstrusively watching the fireworks display. My family with Xerxez and father Favie.

Sitting on the Diosdado Macapagal bridge enjoying the greatest show in Manila.

Motorists literrally stop, double and triple parked in front of HK Sun Plaza to watch the US Fireworks.

The back patio of Seaside Diosdado Macapagal fully booked before 7pm show.

Seaside Viewpoint of the World Pyro Olympics watching South Africa performs.