Czechoslovak Independence Day in 2016 Part Two

This is a part 2 entry of Czechoslovak Independence day.

This was my first time shooting fireworks in the rain. Thanks to the weatherproof function of my camera and lenses, I had no hesitation to reveal camera gadgets in the rain but the biggest problem arises when the lens glass surface gets wet by raindrops.... 

All round bokeh (=blur) resulted from raindrops on the lens surface, grrrrr.

The ceremony was solemn and went on regardless of rain.

The photo below shows how heavy the rain was during the ceremony.

At last, I would like to share a crazy video demonstrating the reliability of the weatherproof function of my camera, Olympus OM-D EM-5!!!

Czechoslovak Independence Day in 2015 Part Two

This is part two entry of the Czechoslovak Independence Day featuring ceremony and fireworks.

After the military procession with marching orchestra bands, they arrived at Žižkově náměstí.

The ceremony was solemn and touching...

You may find participants, especially kids, holding lanterns.

Then it's time for fireworks!!! 

It's a lot of fun taking photos of fireworks because my camera, Olympus OM-D EM-5, has a very cool function called "Live Bulb" Please watch the video below if you're interested in.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Czechoslovak Independence Day

October 28th is the anniversary of the establishment of Czechoslovakia. Czechoslovak declared independence on the 28th of October, 1918, against the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, having fireworks is mandatory. I found info regarding the celebration in Olomouc and went downtown with a tripod.

I expected to see tons of national flags overwhelming the city but I was wrong... Rather I hardly see any national pride but the soldiers looked so cool.

The ceremony was solemn and took place at Žižkově náměstí.

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Since this was my first time to be there, my positioning for shooting fireworks was so bad...

This is Our World: 28 October entry.

Have a wonderful week.

Wedding Ceremonies Part One

One day before getting aboard the airplane for participating in congress took place two wedding ceremonies in Olomouc. It was my first time witnessing a ceremony in the Czech Republic. Well, it is likely that I am the only pagan in the Church but I can give my blessings to new couples.

Happy Ever After

To be continued.

Merry X-mas

Part 2 of the Christmas Ceremony at St. Wenceslas Cathedral.

Merry X-mas!

This is Wordless Wednesday and ABC Wednesday entry. X is for X-Mas.

          

 

Ceremony

At St. Wenceslas Cathedral.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

This is an Our World Tuesday entry.