The Olmitz, Kansas community came together on July 6th to hold a meal and fireworks display.
After being postponed due a drought caused burn ban, this year’s display only had to wait for the winds to die down.
I decided to not just shoot the fireworks as they exploded this year. Instead most of what I shot was the people either lighting the fireworks or watching them explode. It was not an easy task as the light changed very quickly. I enjoyed the challenge and hope that I got some “fireworks” pictures you normally would not see.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the display:
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The American Flag is illuminated during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A member of the Olmitz Fire Department lights a firework during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Tom Schneider waits to light a firework during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Two kids wait to bring out more fireworks during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A member of the Olmitz Fire Department lights a firework during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Gary Straub enjoys the fireworks during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A child watches the workers lighting the fireworks during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A member of the Olmitz Fire Department lights a firework during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A member of the Olmitz Fire Department lights a firework during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A member of the Olmitz Fire Department lights a firework during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Fireworks explode during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Fireworks light up the sky during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Fireworks light up the sky during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Fireworks launch up into the sky during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Fireworks light up the sky as they are pushed north by the wind during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Fireworks illuminate the Olmitz sky during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Multiple firework features explode during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Past and present community members watch the display during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Olmitz Fire Department prepare to light more fireworks during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Pam Schneider records the events on her iPad during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Tyler Axman holds his daughter during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Dave Bitter prepares for the next round of fireworks during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A member of the Olmitz Fire Department holds a road flare to light fireworks during the Olmitz City Fireworks Celebration at the Knights of Columbus Council #2100 Hall in Olmitz, Kansas on July 6, 2013. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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