Festive Fireworks
F is for FIREWORKS
Would you believe a Chinese cook discovered fireworks. Legend has it the cook discovered that in a small space a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal was explosive. What a nasty surprise!
Magnesium, aluminum and titanium give off white sparkles
Apparently the Mongols took the mixture to Europe as gunpowder, the first records going back to 1258. But during the 19th century. colour was added:
Copper - blue
Strontium - red
barium - green
sodium - yellow
Salts added to the mixture create colours
I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
Fascinating, I never knew that before. Great photos! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletethanks for the info, i had no idea when, where or how fireworks came about.
ReplyDeleteInteresting all the colors.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if some colors are more expensive than others—I rarely see blue fireworks here.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Very interesting history lesson. Love the bright colored photos.
ReplyDeleteDarla
beautiful fireworks!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous fireworks shots! I've never had the opportunity to photograph fireworks. That surprises me too!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that! I'll bet that cook thought he'd re-invented the Big Bang!
ReplyDeletei bet we'll have some around here again for new years. :)
ReplyDeletePretty fireworks and perfect for welcoming in the New Year!
ReplyDeletePretty fireworks. Thanks for the info on how they were invented and how colors were added!
ReplyDeleteGosh, those are pretty. I haven't had much luck so far in photographing fireworks.
ReplyDeleteThe fireworks are gorgeous but I love the blue of the sky even more!
ReplyDeleteA happy post for the day!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and informative! Well, I better get off here and work on my Alphabe-post for this week!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Great photos, and very interesting facts about fireworks. Have a wonderful New Year's!
ReplyDeleteFrom high school, I knew the ingredients were common, but they never told us what they were. Could it be because I went to an all boys' school? I'm sure these guys would have experimented if they knew. Not me... I'd rather keep all my fingers, thankyouverymuch.
ReplyDeleteWe had a very nice quiet, low key Christmas. I hope yours was all you wanted to be.
ReplyDeleteMuch happiness in the New Year. MB
Thanks, I learned something new with your post...
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy New Year to you
and your family.
Sandy
Beautiful pictures! Here's to a wonderful 2013!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular shots! I love fireworks, and you've captured them beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
great firework shots! (mine rarely turn out)~ Happy 2013 to you.
ReplyDeleteI love fireworks. And your photos surely show why! Lovely images.
ReplyDeleteAnd a happy 2013 to you also.
Fantastic photography ~ Wow! Great post for 'F' ^_^
ReplyDelete(A Creative Harbor ~ aka ArtmuseDog and Carol ^_^)
Wow...who knew all this great information. All I know is I love fireworks!! Thanks for sharing. Beautiful images..
ReplyDeleteLaurie
Great F post / Happy new year! :)
ReplyDeleteBear With Me...lovely captures. Stay safe in 2013♫♪
ReplyDeleteVery elucidating post! Interesting to learn about this!
ReplyDeleteWishing you as well a great 2013!
God bless you!
Cezar
a nasty surprise for the cook! a wonderful discovery for us!
ReplyDeleteI do love fireworks!
What a fun and fascinating post!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know any of this.
I thought it was just weird manufactured chemicals that made all the colors!
I can hardly wait for the 4th of July to impress people with my knowledge!
Thanks for sharing this fun post.
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