You probably have some great photos of celebrating America's birthyday in Waltham, so why not share them Patch? 

Click the "post your photo" button or using your Patch iPhone app, click on the arrow at top right of the screen and the the camera icon.  

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH FIREWORKS (by Edward Maurer)

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera.  Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.  

Equipment needed:

• Camera: Either point-and-shoot or an SLR.
• Tripod: To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
• Flashlight:  To see the camera settings in the dark.
• Wireless Trigger: Not necessary but it helps to prevent camera shake.