For these shots,I just held my camera down and said "that should work". Didn't even look through the viewfinder. Ironically, I capture some of my best shots that way. The colors are due to the white balance setting on the camera, not post processing.

And more fireworks from the 4th of July.

The view from the top of the hospital parking garage gave this unique vantage point. The brilliant red lit up the water quite well. What you can't see are all the boats surrounding the area watching the show.