Wow - I can imagine Irene was in her element in the front row...and what a position for photos, these are great Ralph. It looks like you had a fabulous weekend weatherwise - I love the quirkiness of festivals and wouldn't say no to having one of those cocktail cars in my garden! What wonderful memories you've created!
Thank you, Lin, much appreciated. Yes, we were very lucky to end where we were. There was one of those 'festival ambassadors' who helped Irene in her power chair find such a good spot. He asked her if she'd like to get a bit closer and he went on ahead asking folks to move for us and they were all so obliging, no obvious stress and all so friendly. There was a fantastically warm atmosphere to the whole show. Regarding the van, you could imagine what the neighbours would say. Still, you could placate them by inviting them round for free drinks!
That was brilliant of the festival staff to find you both a good spot - there is so much kindness in this world! As for the van - if any of the street party type events that have happened here in recent years are an indicator, I'd need to raid a bank to afford restocking the bar for the neighbours!! 😂
Many thanks! It's only at occasional events like this where the vibe is relaxed for me to feel comfortable enough taking photos with people around. Regarding the main event, Lady Luck was on our side in getting to where we were on the front row. When I started wielding my camera I fully expected someone from security to come over and have a word, but all was fine. Being that close it was kind of handed to me on a plate photographically. All I had to do was point and click at suitable moments. It was one of the friendliest gigs I've been to, no hustle and bustle, just folks having a good time.
i get what you're saying about a chilled and friendly gig but you should trust yourself more and transform that "comfortable enough" into just comfortable
Thanks, I appreciate that. I've always been rather reserved around strangers, though to be fair, it bothers me less these days than it did when I was in my teens/twenties. Back then the thought of taking photos of folks I don't know was a total anathema. These days I tend to just 'get on with it' more. Street photography, where the main focus is on the people themselves , is still off limits to me. I just know it's not something I'd enjoy doing. I'll leave it to those who can, and do so with great skill and aplomb ☺️
Nice shots of the festival and the bright fun elements. And (as a former Durannie myself — I was besotted in Junior High) I really enjoyed the shots from the concert. Such a fun post, thanks!
Great stuff! My missus saw them a couple of times in the 80s. Since their comeback nearly 22(!) years ago, she's also managed to get out to your neck o' the woods with a fellow Duranie friend to see them in the noughties (yours truly left looking after the kids lol).
Wow - I can imagine Irene was in her element in the front row...and what a position for photos, these are great Ralph. It looks like you had a fabulous weekend weatherwise - I love the quirkiness of festivals and wouldn't say no to having one of those cocktail cars in my garden! What wonderful memories you've created!
Thank you, Lin, much appreciated. Yes, we were very lucky to end where we were. There was one of those 'festival ambassadors' who helped Irene in her power chair find such a good spot. He asked her if she'd like to get a bit closer and he went on ahead asking folks to move for us and they were all so obliging, no obvious stress and all so friendly. There was a fantastically warm atmosphere to the whole show. Regarding the van, you could imagine what the neighbours would say. Still, you could placate them by inviting them round for free drinks!
That was brilliant of the festival staff to find you both a good spot - there is so much kindness in this world! As for the van - if any of the street party type events that have happened here in recent years are an indicator, I'd need to raid a bank to afford restocking the bar for the neighbours!! 😂
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Great shots, Ralph!
Cheers, Dan, much appreciated.
you documented the trip very well
Many thanks! It's only at occasional events like this where the vibe is relaxed for me to feel comfortable enough taking photos with people around. Regarding the main event, Lady Luck was on our side in getting to where we were on the front row. When I started wielding my camera I fully expected someone from security to come over and have a word, but all was fine. Being that close it was kind of handed to me on a plate photographically. All I had to do was point and click at suitable moments. It was one of the friendliest gigs I've been to, no hustle and bustle, just folks having a good time.
i get what you're saying about a chilled and friendly gig but you should trust yourself more and transform that "comfortable enough" into just comfortable
Thanks, I appreciate that. I've always been rather reserved around strangers, though to be fair, it bothers me less these days than it did when I was in my teens/twenties. Back then the thought of taking photos of folks I don't know was a total anathema. These days I tend to just 'get on with it' more. Street photography, where the main focus is on the people themselves , is still off limits to me. I just know it's not something I'd enjoy doing. I'll leave it to those who can, and do so with great skill and aplomb ☺️
Nice shots of the festival and the bright fun elements. And (as a former Durannie myself — I was besotted in Junior High) I really enjoyed the shots from the concert. Such a fun post, thanks!
I appreciate your words, thank you!
Love the pix of Duran Duran. I think it’s been almost 20 years since I’ve seen them live!
Many thanks, James. It was one of those rare occasions when I got lucky with where we were stood. If you don't mind me asking, where did you see them?
Couple of stops in California. One of them was the Big Thing tour in 1989!
Great stuff! My missus saw them a couple of times in the 80s. Since their comeback nearly 22(!) years ago, she's also managed to get out to your neck o' the woods with a fellow Duranie friend to see them in the noughties (yours truly left looking after the kids lol).