Concert at the Park
Posted by Belle on 17 Jun 2007 at 08:33 am | Tagged as: Community, Green Valley Park, family
Took this picture when we walked along the lake at twilight.
Yesterday late afternoon, my daughter S and I took advantage of the free concert at the park. The very popular local band, Junction 87, with its mix of classic, country, and a little rock and roll was performing, which I have yet to watch. Daughter A was not able to join us as she got invited to a birthday party. Said, she would look for us in the park if she chose to come home early. Of course, she didn’t make it.
We took folding chairs, the camera, of course, and extra clothes in case it got too cold. I noticed it wasn’t as crowded as the last week’s concert when Buddy Holly look alike, Mike Randall, inspired the crowd with ’50’s rock. The first question I asked my husband, who accompanied me that time, was ” Is he Buddy Holly?” From afar, there was a big resemblance especially with his black-rimmed glasses characteristic of the famous singer.
Anyway, S and I sat there for a while while I was taking pictures here and there. Half an hour later, when the sun faded over the horizon, we both agreed to pack and take a relaxing walk around the area instead. I would have better visibility of the crowd, and the horizon this way than sitting on the chair watching. I guess it is one way of saying that the music was not our cup of tea but it sounded good! The crowd was loving them.
Here are the pictures that I took at the concert. As you can see, the grass is a little bit on a greenish brown side. Well, for one thing, we haven’t had a trace of rain in a long while since March which is typical of Arizona. Hopefully, we’ll expect rain around July when the summer monsoon is due to arrive.
This bull dog was part of the crowd, too.
There are also free outside concerts here and there here in Winnipeg in the summer. Actually, Reggie and his jazz band performed at one last week. And he’s got another one coming up soon.
My sister and nephew attended a wedding at Phoenix two weekends ago. And yes, they said you won’t see any grass around, except for business places I guess. And they said it’s too hot that when my nephew took off his shoes but still with socks on, the ground felt so hot and he said he would never do that again. Napaso yata ang paa.
That first picture is awesome!
Wow, sounds like a fund day. Looks like everyone had a blast.
Belle, there’s lots and lots of space! am impressed! you must have had a relaxing time! belated Happy Father’s day to your hubby!
Lovely! It sure looks like you had a fun and relaxed day with your family, Belle =D
I think there are also free concerts held in a place here called Bar Beach every now and then, but ‘m too scared to brave the crowds in this place.
that first photo’s amazing, you captured it absolutely brilliantly
lovely day for a concert, looks… yeah, relaxing!
Hi Ate Belle,
Your first photo is so beautiful! Goreous place for a concert.
i think you’ll have a grand time photographing the lake, it’s so beautiful. you can make a portfolio out of this lake. beautiful, beautiful.
and i love the dog!
hello there Belle. those were lovely photos you have there. what’s your digicam brand/model? ang ganda ng quality of the photos, very vivid ang colors.
Wow! That first pic is a winner, Belle!
I love the first photo. It must have been a breathtaking sight. Glad you had a relaxing afternoon at the park. That’s a cute dog. Hope he enjoyed the concert as well.
What a beautiful romatic picture! The first pic, I love it!
You’re a cool Mom Belle. Para kayong magbarkada ng mga anak mo. Way to go!
niceheart, would love to go to your son’s concert. kailan kaya? it is extremely hot in Phoenix, you can even cook egg on the pavement. hehehe, lesson learned for your nephew.
May, it was relaxing evening, the weather was just perfect!
Sexymom, yes, the park is huge and beautiful and only walking distance from my house. thanks Dine, hope your husband had a wonderful father day, too.
Smarie, i take advantage of this free concert whenever i can especially on a beautiful evening. and i understand why you are bit apprehensive of the crowd.
pining, thanks! i took the first picture when we were about to head home. am glad it came out good.
KK, thanks!natiyempuhan lang ata. every weekend, there seems to be something going on in this park.
Zherwin, you think so? i should go there when the sun is about to fade away. one of these days, i will catch the sunset.
Feng, thank you! am using Sony A100 with telephoto lens if needed.
hi Rhodes, thank you! tsamba lang iyan!
hi Rach, thank you! thank you! indeed, it was nice and relaxing evening. am looking forward for the next event comes this weekend.
i actually used the telephoto lens on the dog because he was quite a ways. he was having fun, too.
hi dimpz, oh i absolutely agree with you. i will definitely go back there to take more photos of the lake at sunset.
Toe, thank you! we get along good unlike when they were in the early teens.
The twilight picture at the lake took my breath away.
Love the twilight photo. Are those willow trees?
The weather is really good! Good pictures, Belle. Cute bulldog hehehe
the best time to photograph sunset is 30 minutes before the actual sunset and the other 30 minutes after the sunset, colors are more golden and more breathtaking.
if the lake is very calm, getting the reflection of the sun on it can produce a very dramatic shot.