by Dave | Jun 16, 2009 | Celebrations, Human, Kansas Culture, Symphony in the Flint Hills
Symphony in the Flint Hills 2009 – A young man tries out the brass section, at the instrument petting zoo. The symphonic instruments were provided by the Kansas City Symphony Auxiliary. I’m still working away at an album of images from the event, which should be...
by Dave | Jun 14, 2009 | arts, Celebrations, Flint Hills, Landscape, Symphony in the Flint Hills
Symphony in the Flint Hills 2009 – What can I say? It was incredibly moving, wonderfully organized, artful and full magic moments. It will take a few days to organize our photos from the event and to create a suitable web presentation. Although there are dimensions to...
by Dave | Jun 12, 2009 | arts, Celebrations, Symphony in the Flint Hills
Doyle Creek Ranch, Marion County, Kansas — This community of tipis is just down the hill from the big tents on the main site of tomorrow’s Symphony in the Flint Hills event. The educational exhibit is filled with examples of beadwork, painted rawhide, and much...
by Dave | Jun 9, 2009 | Celebrations, Symphony in the Flint Hills
Doyle Creek Ranch, Marion County, Kansas — Pools of rain gather in low spots of tent roofs brought to earth during a weekend storm. The tents, raised a few days ago for the 2009 Symphony in the Flint Hills event, were blown down on Sunday evening by unusually violent...
by Dave | Mar 14, 2009 | Celebrations, Human
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Emporia, Kansas – I was assured (by proud grandparents) that this was the the cutest baby at the parade. Now I don’t want to hurt anybody else’s feelings, there was a lot of strong competition for that title. But he has my...
by Dave | Dec 28, 2008 | Celebrations
This year we had Christmas dinner at my brother’s home. Before the feast, Curt led the family in a very touching lighting of Advent candles, following the traditions of their faith (Catholic). The yellow candle was lit in memory of my sister, Deb, who died...
by Dave | Apr 28, 2008 | Celebrations, Human, Kansas
Above, the band Sweetwater performs at the 1st Annual Bike (as in motorcycle) Show and Recognition Rally. In addition to a motorcycle show, the event honored our military and service personnel. The event was sponsored by the First Baptist Church, and supported by the...
by Dave | Apr 23, 2008 | Celebrations, Human
This is my father on his 90th birthday. We didn’t get the fishing trip he wanted, but it was still a great party.
by Dave | Nov 28, 2007 | Celebrations
For playing with light, there’s nothing like photography of night-time celebrations.
by Dave | Oct 31, 2007 | Celebrations, Human
Zombies are loose on the streets tonight, trumbling down our neighborhood sidewalks. Be careful, they’re attracted to porch lights and candy.
