Every Independence Day, my dog cowers as the neighborhood erupts with pops and bangs--but the rest of us look forward to days like July 1 (in Canada) and July 4 (in the United States) for the bright, joyous fireworks. There's nothing quite like the thrill of shooting summertime fireworks. Done right, fireworks photos convey the action and excitement of the real thing. Read on for tips about capturing breathtaking fireworks photos this summer. (And for general advice on taking photos after dark, read "Taking Good Handheld Photos at Night.")