Nice how the launch path of the rocket leads the eye to the explosion itself. Unfortunately some of the rocket's explosion itself is out of the frame.
Nice background.
This reminds me of when I lived on Oahu. By midnight the whole island was covered in a huge cloud of smoke, and the noise was deafening. Good timing on the explosion. Happy New Year!
Very nice shot!!! There is a bit if noise...was this due to your iso choice?..very nice overall composition...I love the rocket trail and the way that it leads your eye to the burst!