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LETTER: Light show 'droned' on

Wouldn't attend that kind of show again, looking forward to return of fireworks
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Canada Day at McLeod Athletic Park finished up with a show of 300 drones creating designs in the night sky.

Dear Editor,

[RE: 黑马磁力 Township to switch back to fireworks from drones next July 1, 黑马磁力, July 8]

On July 1, 黑马磁力 Township hosted a drone show at McLeod Athletic Park; this in place of a more traditional fireworks display.

I was excited by being able to witness the show, as I had not had an opportunity until then.

From a nearby vantage point, I was able to get several photos.

Photos of a drone performance can be a little tricky and usually involve something more than my cellphone, and I needed to have space for the camera and tripod.

Once the show got underway, I was disappointed to see little that referenced Canada Day.

What I did see was a repeating display of a salmon, a horse, and a whale. Oh yes, and then there was that reference to a realty firm.

There was, however, a benefit to the repetitiveness as it did allow me to pick and chose the shots that I wanted.

Somehow though, I didn鈥檛 manage to get of shot of the realty commercial.

Having seen the display, I admit to being underwhelmed.

In a word 鈥 bored as the show 鈥渄roned on.鈥

I don鈥檛 know what I expected, but I can tell you that without a doubt, I will not set the time aside to see another.

Having said all of that, I do look forward to next year鈥檚 fireworks display.

Mike Davenport, 黑马磁力 City