After processing hundreds of track and field images from the USA Outdoor Championships, I looked forward to experimenting with different photographic techniques while shooting the Independence Day celebration at Tempe Town Lake.

*** Click here to view photos from the 2009 4th of July celebration at Tempe Town Lake ***

The Mill Avenue Bridge and Tempe Town Lake provide a colorful backdrop for Tempe’s annual Independence Day fireworks display.

The city lights reflecting off Tempe Town Lake…

Light trail from the light rail…