Near midnight on Saturday night, I decided it was time to use the packages of sparklers that had been sitting on my counter since the fourth of July. We had a house full of guests--seven of us, total--and I announced that it was time for a midnight art project. We wandered down to the tennis courts, which seemed the second safest place to light things on fire. The first safest, of course, being near the pool, but the pool was too well lit for sparkler art. I set up the camera on a tripod and set the shutter to slooooow.
We had a fantastic time creating designs on the tennis courts. We made hearts, moons, stars, bows, arrows, and spirals.
We were about to take turns writing our names when the police arrived, asking what was going on.
"We're making ART!" I announced brightly, bringing the camera over to the officers to show them the great pieces we had created so far. They friendly officers definitely appreciated the work, but they had to shut us down nevertheless: "fireworks" are not allowed in the City of Davis. I'll bet we were the biggest bust of the night.
Luckily, we got some great shots before the project got busted up.
at least you got some pictures before they came to disrupt your peaceful art project. it's ridiculous the things cops will try to find fault in just so they can say they had some action.
Posted by: Lys | July 13, 2009 at 10:28 AM
If they had to take your group to jail, would you be able to get extra-credit in any of your classes?
Posted by: maggienwilly | July 13, 2009 at 02:19 PM
That was way fun! =) thanks Janet!
Posted by: amanda | July 13, 2009 at 03:25 PM
I really enjoyed participating in the art project, and I especially enjoyed it when the cops came. They are like the friendliest cops on the planet.
Posted by: wilda wallace | July 13, 2009 at 08:50 PM