This summer I visited the Boston area for a celebration of life, but stretched my visit out for a week to enjoy a city I love. I had a fantastic time every day and every night. The town in which I rented a room celebrated its Town Day on Saturday, mostly lots of sidewalk sales. But it ended with a really nice fireworks display in the early evening. I got there early, and while the picnic tables and benches were all already occupied, there were lots of big boulders along the lake front. I chose one to sit on, and a little while later, the area in front of me filled in with a group of young kids. Silhouetted nicely in the western light, excitement and expectations high for the show, they were having a great time, and that’s why I love this photo.

September 20, 2025. OnePlus 12 cell phone, 6.06mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 23mm), f/1.35, 1/100, ISO 1,250.