I used to sleep at the foot of Old Glory
And awake in the dawn's early light
But much to my surprise when I opened my eyes
I was a victim of the great compromise
--John Prine
Was pondering one of life's great mysteries, 'the fuck do I do with sparklers after fireworks day is over?' recently after rediscovering a pack I'd bought months ago on a whim. If I'd had a few hundred more I could have just taped them up in a nice tight bundle with one sticking out for a fuze and made what the ATF lovingly refers to as an 'destructive device.' With neither the sparklers nor the desire to have any more run-ins with the alphabet boys, I just put the wide angle on and set the tripod up for some long exposures.
Why do I keep fucking up?
--Neil Young
Took about two (shrinkflation) boxes of sparklers to figure out I was just fucking around. Had nothing in particular in mind when I headed out for this shoot and I quickly achieved it. Got four more boxes left, so once I put together a plan that isn't random loops and profanity I'll have to give it another shot. Random side note: That glowing rectangle at center right is the same window the SWAT team was busting out in this post.
Send lawyers, guns, and money
The shit has hit the fan
--Warren Zevon
Sometimes you're just an excitable boy and need lawyers, guns, and money occasionally. Or to take a selfie. Had sacrificed enough sparklers to the squiggle gods for one night, switched to a grill lighter for this. Turned out badly enough that I kinda like it. And now for something completely different.
When the smoke seems to clear, you can say what you want
We're all criminals here
--my Uncle Tupelo
These last couple photos may look a bit familiar, I've posted a monochrome version already. Generally black and white is my preference but in the case of these two I like the color version much better. Since we're just fucking around it seemed only appropriate to include them, see if anyone made it past the long exposures.
Well most things that I know, I didn't learn in class
The road don't go forever, so ride it while it lasts
If you're gonna raise a ruckus, one word of advice
If you're gonna do wrong buddy do wrong right
--Devil Makes Three
That's enough fucking around for one fucking day, it up and got fucking late. See y'all around.
