Shapes in the sky

They're dramatic, colourful and make people smile. What's not to like about fireworks?

 

Especially when they light up the sky with funny shapes like a palm tree:

Or this flower:

I love them as they bring people together too. Having said that, I had two sets of friends on the common this evening and in true Pop Tart fashion, didn't manage to hook up with either because of the general pandemonium and lack of mobile network coverage.

More gratuitous pix:

Pink and gold are my favourites. I really fancy a mulled wine now...