23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Fireworks over the Harbor
“Stars Over the Harbor” On a summer evening in Massachusetts, families gathered by the shoreline and on boats to watch the Fourth of July fireworks. This photograph captures the moment a firework blossomed into dozens of star-like bursts above the harbor, reflected in the water below. For many communities across America, celebrations like this embody both tradition and togetherness — the simple joy of people coming together under a shared sky.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Jessica vonGoeler |