Social distancing did not stop these four boys from making the best of 4th of July celebrations during Covid-19 summer of 2020
Max Pittman (13), Emmanuel Gonzalez (12), Benjamin Gonzalez (11) and Henry Pittman (10), make the best of 4th of July, 2020 celebrations despite social distancing, festival and parade cancellations. They kicked off festivities with an old fashioned water gun fight. Laughter echos ring all around as this group of friends put their best foot forward in having fun amidst missing other friends and family joining in on the celebration. Lots of sunscreen, energy, and joy. Photographs taken for the Photo Essay assignment for JTC 335 CSU Digital photography class.
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Benjamin is fierce with a water gun and good aim. He particularly enjoys sloshing around barefoot on the wet grass.
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Max enjoys staying cool under the hot sun by splashing his friends and getting splashed in return. He has an advantage over his comrades because he is taller and faster.
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Emmanuel is caught off guard while refilling his water weapon with a cool burst to the face by Henry. The rest of the gang cannot help but belly laugh.
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Emmanuel and Henry savor a cherry-lime Popsicle as they wrap themselves in warm towels and allow the sun to dry the remnants of the water fight.
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Now that they're nice and dry, the boys pose with peace signs under the shade of the fence. There is still lots of 4th of July celebrating to do.
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Henry insisted on having his pet bearded dragon, Blazer, join in on the festivities, but not before giving him his portion of mealworms and lettuce.
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Blazer poses nonchalantly with a Monopoly pawn top-hat. Henry thought Blazer would look more patriotic and festive with this appropriate accessory.
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After a hot, bubbly beer bath, the brats are ready to sizzle on the grill. Four hungry boys can't wait to chow down. Mr. Andy Pittman (Max and Henry's dad) is the grill master of this ceremony.
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Yum is the perfect description for the aroma emanating from the grill outside and the sight of accouterments about to dress the main course.
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A colorful pasta salad, creamy guacamole, a juicy bratwurst nestled in a soft hoagie bun, and some salty and crunchy potato chips pair perfectly with this beautiful, fun filled, socially distanced 4th of July.
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Emmanuel, Henry and Max take time to ponder and opine on all things Marvel Comics before beginning their meal, while Benjamin enthusiastically bites right in as he listens.
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Just a few sparklers, fountains and bottle rockets are included in the pyrotechnic fun before heading out to the City of Firestone/Frederick Fireworks display.
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Mr. Andy Pittman safely, and patiently helps light sparklers for the boys who giggle with glee and anticipation as their faces light up with the twinkle of the ephemeral embers.
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The sky lights up over Firestone as a beautiful bouquet of lights dazzles with splendor as Max, Emmanuel, Benjamin and Henry, barely perceptible in the darkness, let out some audible ooh's and aah's.
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The display ends with continuous flashes of color and exploding, trailing sparks. It was a wonderful day of fun.
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©2020 Priscilla Gonzalez