Deb that weird looking not-fern is Sedum tortuosum.
Fireworks
This is my favorite of Asa's shots--maybe he will divulge his secret--I can tell you it was 5 sec exposure, ISO 100, f/10 with our old, lowest pixel camera and 35mm lens
My brother is a pyro and this was from a fantastic show he did last summer--he has the best blues!
Here are a few more
