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Small fireworks like this "chakra," or wheel, are a popular alternative to its larger, louder and more dangerous cousins: rockets.

Untitled by Sonalee Rau

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Posted on November 6, 2008
Camera: DSC-P72
Aperture: f5.6
Shutter: 1/300
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 18mm

Small fireworks like this "chakra," or wheel, are a popular alternative to its larger, louder and more dangerous cousins: rockets.

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