August 21, 2011

my saturday in madison....


yesterday
we stopped by "african fest"
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it's funny how lately, i'm constantly on the lookout for something new. something fun. 
well, african fest did not disappoint. 
the best part of it was talking to my new camera friend 
{bottom lower left} 
we were both shooting and he struck up a conversation with me and before i knew it, i was talking to a brilliant high schooler who lives in london, but is here visiting family. 
he knew so much about cameras and photography 
 and was honest, intriguing and impressive.
and just when i thought i didn't need a full frame camera, well, he has me rethinking that idea.



everywhere i looked yesterday.....HAIR and more hair.
i totally had a case of hair envy
{check out the girl is the first collage....i couldn't take my eyes off of her hair while she danced}


oh
and 
this is lucky
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he is one fierce and talented drummer. i thought he was gorgeous when he wasn't smiling, but when i caught his attention and asked for his photo. well his smile melted me.
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25 comments:

  1. Oh how I love the colors!
    Yes, me....regardless of what everything thinks, I love color. lol

    How did you not jiggle the camera with that kind of beat going on? The hips gotta move!
    xx
    z

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  2. Oh such fun. And such beautiful faces in these pics... and muscles. ;)

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  3. Now THAT is the Madison I remember in spots! I've never been a white girl who could pull off dreds or braids (and its the opposite of my nature really regardless, but I love seeing those who can). I live in a college town that swings more towards Land'o Flat Iron than Lakes, in attitude now.

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  4. it must have been quite some fun:-)

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  5. awesome shots. you're such a people person. :)

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  6. Looks like wonderful fun! Thanks for sharing (that last smile brightened my whole day).

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  7. Can't say I know what a full frame camera is... can you educate me pretty please?

    Love that last photo to pieces.. what a gorgeous human being!

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  8. SOunds like a wonderful time! Going and doing new things is just so energizing, isn't it?! And yup- his smile melts my heart as well...

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  9. I immediately knew this was a "fest" of some kind from the joy and vibrant nature of the photographs! I love that you met a fellow photographer and struck up conversation -- you learned new things, he'll have learned new things and just sharing something you love with a "stranger" proves that we are all the same underneath!!!

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  10. i love festivals! i love trying new ones, too! i can't wait to go to the renaissance festival this fall! every year, i've been taking new folks w/ me! so fun! & love to dress up :) and definitely great opportunity for photography!

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  11. Fantastic shots! OH, and Lucky is great! He came to Charles' school at the end of their African unit in May and the kids all sang and danced with him....ah well the parents did too! So Cool!

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  12. Amazing shots, looks like it was so much fun. Full of vibrant energy.

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  13. Oh I just love the collection of dreads. Great shots!

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  14. Oh, Beth. I have big, big, big love for your new banner. It makes me happy and smiley.

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  15. SEEEE you don't need a FF camera. Get nice non FF camera and awesome lenses!!

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  16. great pix! and yes, i love all the hair!

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  17. Very cool, looks like a great day.

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  18. He has a smile that lights up the room! Lovely shots.

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  19. Gorgeous hair, smiles and joy! Looks like a fine, fine festival!

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  20. I can almost feel the beat of the music from your photos. The girl's hair flying and that smile in the last picture can melt a heart for sure.

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  21. What a fun event and you captured the energy!

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  22. Man! you really got some terrific shots, gorgeous smiles and hair!
    What fun energy, good work.

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  23. great color and what a fun time!

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  24. Just had a lovely time catching up after my long vacation...and I am happy to see you had a wonderful weekend ...and also a happy, fun birthday! Happy Belated Birthday to you dear Beth!

    Love these happy active photos!

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  25. Wow/ Love this blog. Outstanding .
    Looks and sounds like fun

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth