The fourth Monday of every month is Challenger’s Choice at Lens and Pen by Sally and my June selection is night photography. It’s been a whirlwind few days (weeks really) here but last night was a great break from the usual business of home and instead of folding a mountain of laundry I spent the end of the day with my parents at the Chateau St. Michelle Summer Concert Series watching Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and Merle Haggard. I’ll have more concert photos to share in my next 1 Day 1 World post but here is a preview taken during the final song of a fun summer evening listening to music outside under the stars.
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Great lineup. I’m jealous.
It was a great show, Jim and a relaxed, happy audience around us.
Emmy Lou Harris…oh wow!
Our first time seeing her in concert. 🙂
Oh that sounds like fun.
Thanks, it was. 🙂
Sounded like a great concert. Everyone was clapping along except one guy in the photo who looks like he can’t wait for it to be over. What a pity. Music is a lovely thing 🙂
Looking at the photo now I can see how the guy looks tired but actually he was so into the music he didn’t want it to end. 🙂
Looking again at the photo, I think you’re right. He does look tired…but quite enthralled by the band, supporting himself on the chairs in front of him to see out the set 🙂
That concert must have been memorable. Your capture is great. It shows the audience deeply connected to their experience. The gorgeous sky acts as a good backdrop. Happy Photo Challenge.
Thanks, Sally. The sky was beautiful that night and I’m glad I turned around to see how it lit up behind us. Combined with the audience expressions I couldn’t resist taking a few photos. 🙂
great shot!
Thanks!
Looks like a great evening, and a very enthusiastic audience. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia, it was a fun night and the audience had a fantastic time. 🙂
Great capture of the fun night!
Thanks so much, Amy!
I hear they have a pretty fine wine too. 😛
Yes, they do! You might want to check back for my Wordless Wednesday post in a few days. 😉
I’m waiting with baited breath! 😀
What a great time and looks like great weather for it! 🙂
Thanks, Linda. 🙂 The weather was perfect – mid 70’s and clear.
This is such a great shot; it really captures the engagement of the audience. I immediately wanted to know what they were applauding. 🙂
Thanks, Sue. :). Their expressions are what makes the shot work for me too, I really liked the range of emotion across the group.
Me too; there is an almost religious fervour in some of the expressions. It made me want to know where they were, what they were experiencing. And of course the gorgeous cobalt sky in the background really adds to the shot visually.
At this point in the concert Merle Haggard was performing his last song of the set and no one wanted the show to end. Some of his band members have been touring with him since 1965 and this night also featured his wife singing back up and his son in guitar. All in all a great evening. The weather was perfect too. 🙂
Very evocative!
janet
Thank you, Janet. 🙂
I’m envious, I can’t wait to see your photos!
I’ll post more for my next 1D1W entry and 8:00 pm. 🙂
Really great photo! Rich and full of life!
Thanks, Kathryn!
Great photo and thanks for introducing me to Sally’s blog 🙂
Thanks, Andrew and I’m glad you’re enjoying Sally’s blog!
I love it! I was experimenting with night photography too – the night I was out at a concert it was overcast. I will have to try it again to see if I can get great contrast like you did.
Night shots are tough, I took a lot before finding one I could work with too. 🙂 I’m glad this one works for you!