Johnny O

Late post today. Here it is the first day of my sabbatical, and I spent all day doing chores. Included in that was processing some pictures taken at the 2009 Belvedere Blues Festival. As stated in Saturday's post, I was invited by one of the organizers to take pictures of the event. The organizer knows my wife, and I sent him some pictures that I took at the Brew Ha-Ha festival from earlier this year (click here for one photo). I guess he liked them.

It was very flattering and a very intimidating. I think that I'm a good landscape photographer, and I'm trying to learn how to photograph people. But the idea shooting three days at a festival was a bit overwhelming.

All in all, it has a great learning experience. I also got to see some great bands as well.  This is by far the best musical experience I've had since leaving Austin, TX. This photo is of the very talented Johnny O Band out of Boulder, CO.

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My Ears are still Ringing

Last night, I went down to Belvedere Blues Festival in Canon City, Colorado to take photos. The goal of the festival is as fundraiser dedicated to improving the quality of life in Fremont County, Colorado.

The first band I saw was Colorado Spring's Jake Loggins Band. Jake Loggins, the lead guitarist is an amazing guitarist and singer.

I took around 600 pictures of the first two bands (and crowd). This photo of Desmond Washington and Noel MacFarlane is my favorite so far.

Before I head down today, I think I'll buy some ear plugs. Its tough standing in front of those speakers!