Fire Dancers
 

Happy Solstice, all!

Last night was my town's annual solstice festival, and all the freaks were out. I took a bunch of pictures, but the most amazing were the fire dancers. Naturally, in the low-light with fire wanging around, I started playing with exposure times. :thumbsup:

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That is too wicked cool .. I was so exhausted yesterday Solstice slipped my mind till it was too late

*contemplates having bad balance and playing with fire*

Great pictures!

Looks like a lot of fun.

Sadly, nothing of note happened for solstice around here.

really swell...did the same with sparklers and glow sticks,,,,posted them else where...will try to find and link...xoxoxoo

very cool pictures. Solstice parties are always a good time! ;)

beautiful!!!

These are fun and inspiring pictures, Mr. Bastard! I have a friend who has offered to trade me poi-spinning lessons for belly dance lessons....hmmm.