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Fireworks : Click on the photo to see more images.

"I often use the word 'joy' when describing fireworks. It is a considered work, deliberate in choice. Not just amusement, entertainment or astonishment, but joy. Our art makes us all into children again for awhile. We become one in our experience for the moment, lost in the sound and color and light. We see large forces, stronger than we can be, yet beautiful in their efforts. Sometimes violent, sometimes restrained. Deliberate beyond imagination at time, coarse and rude at others. Deadly force, dangerous, dirty stuff. Crafted with sweat. Controlled by the artist. Bringing joy to many. Bringing joy. To me the art encompasses all of life. Pain and work, plan and mistake, joy and tragedy. For all the pain, injury and failure we suffer, our efforts bring the joy - the magic to thousands. Not a bad return. Though very few ever recognize the effort, nearly all remember the result, and have for a few moments, the joy. The world is better for an instant. What more could one want? ~ Jim Taylor ~

Fireworks from his last show at the Beachhouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach on New Year's Eve 2006 are featured below...

Boats : Click on the photo to see more images.

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Haley's Haunted Garden :

Haley's Haunted Garden

Beachhouse New Year's Eve 2008 :

Beachhouse New Year's Eve 2008

Updated: May 16, 2008 5:45pm PST

Sandbar Ribbon Cutting Ceremony :

Sandbar Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Updated: Jan 10, 2008 12:05pm PST

Beachhouse daytime shoot 020308 :

Beachhouse daytime shoot 020308

Updated: Feb 05, 2008 10:18pm PST

A few shots around Anna Maria Island from the boat :

A few shots around Anna Maria Island from the boat

Firedancers & Sandbar Restaurant Fireworks 070407 on Anna Maria Island :

Firedancers & Sandbar Restaurant Fireworks 070407 on Anna Maria Island

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