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2015 in review

2015 is gone, another year in the books…

A year passed by, that was both fast and slow… A trip to New York to see Gaga & Tony, a singular capturing of music and lights, a long gaze of Pride & Love, a passage through the Gates of the Mountains, a border crossing visit to the new Canadian flagship in Vancouver, a road trip to the PDX to catch the incomparable Madge…so much. Some captured via the newly fixed fish – finally, many many other via iPhone old and new…some just in the brain cells.

According to Instagram, these were my most popular…

Many images never rendered to jpg…but languished raw on my hard drive until now…thankfully a year passed, and this annual posting motivated them online…

My favorites across the sensors…

~Full Screen link here – 2015 Year in Review~

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July 7, 2015 by elisa sherman

#LoveWins – Pride 2015

#LoveWins…this was the hashtag that I used, instictively, the morning of the SCOTUS ruling ensuring marriage equality from sea to shining sea in the United States. For those opposed, it was controversial and mystifying. For the rest of us, the masses, we can celebrate, because, as it should #LoveWins.

Just 2 days after this landmark decision that guarantees marriage rights for all, Seattle Pride took it’s turn in the sun, to celebrate, to love, to bask in the glory. Even if it actually was a little over cast, the sun shown through. In this most recent set I pushed the exposure just a little further than is technically appropriate – purposefully. Love it, hate it, it is my artistic commentary on how I saw this day. For years past – enjoy the Pride Archives.

For now, join me in the afterglow – #LoveWins.

Pride 2015 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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July 4, 2015 by elisa sherman

Gates of the Mountains bursting in the Sun

…and through you go. So pretty, up from Holter Lake & dam up through the Gates of the Mountains and to Upper Holter Lake…all part of the Missouri River…on a bright 100 degree day…at 30 mph, it was quite nice:)

Bright, bursting sun in the sky, that ball of light…not to mention some thirsty mountain sheep (slideshow),that kind of look like deer or goats, but no, they’re sheep 😉 .

Holter Lake & Gates of the Mountains, July 2015 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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June 26, 2015 by elisa sherman

NYC – Welcome to the Jungle

…the concrete jungle that is. So much of what hit my sensors (iPhone, big camera) screamed big city, big apple, classic, kitchy, reverent, New York City.

Last time, in 2014, it was a speedy spin through the city (link).

This time, bang bang – heat, humidity, tall sky scrapers, taxis abound, lights endless, building(s) everywhere.

New York City. One like no other. This trip, not unlike last years, was prompted by a show – this time a couple big name home town favorites, together in sold out landmark performances at Radio City Music Hall – the forever young – Tony Bennett, and the extraordinarily excessive Lady Gaga.

It was fantastic. Check my instagram for more on the show.

Show aside, the city is rich with imagery, classic to kitch. Big and well bigger.

Until next time.

~slideshow~
New York, June 2015 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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June 15, 2015 by elisa sherman

White Reaper opens at Neumos in Seattle 6-13-2015

Oh my…first post of the year at practically the half way point…oops! Well, I suppose I will start off with something fun:) I got the chance to come out to Neumos to help support my friends nephew’s band White Reaper. They were on tour here opening for Electric Six. So fun – and loud. Makes me think I might need to get back out there more…we’ll see! It was a family affair as my friends sister, the lead singers mom, was also came out here to Seattle for the show…good times.

They are fun young band…good looking young guys that clearly enjoy playing music. I hope to see and hear more from them – their newest record ‘…does it again’ drops this month from Polyvinyl records.

…my camera heads to big apple in a couple days, so likely images from the concrete jungle will follow next week, and then Pride the following weekend at the end of the month – rainbows will abound!

For now – enjoy the fun pix of @whitereaperUSA –

White Reaper at Neumos 6-13-2015 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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December 31, 2014 by elisa sherman

2014 in Review…

2014…and that is it…

Kind of a fast and furious year. My camera only left my bag on occasion, or request. Some images never left my cards, before reformat…well that may have been a slight forgetful error, but still.

As in recent years past, a lot of images were captured in snapshot form, via iPhone to Instagram&Tumblr. There’s a fair bit of life that’s caught here, that I would never pull the big rig out for. I know I also enjoy a look back at the moments, the scenes, the selfies

There was also the chance to try out a Sony full frame mirrorless and shoot it along side my Canon 5d2…it did pretty well. I might get one before traveling abroad this next year…can’t beat the size/quality ratio, that is for sure.

Ravenna Woods performs at Noise for the Needy, Tractor Tavern 9-12-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)

A couple trips…

Pride Love…

Music…

Ivan & Alyosha performs at Noise for the Needy 2014, Tractor Tavern 9-13-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)

And Victory, amongst the many good times in #fullframe…

And on to 2015…check out a small selection of 2014 below, or to review full sets, check the full 2014 collection

2014 in review – Images by Elisa Sherman

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September 25, 2014 by elisa sherman

Noise for the Needy 2014, Farewell Festival

Noise for the Needy has been raising money via this awesome local festival for 10 years. A great run, for many great causes along the way. So many great bands, great people, and a great event. I am so happy to have captured it via images for the last 7 years, since 2008. It’s been an honor to have photographed 7 festivals, 15 shows altogether, and too many bands to count. It’s been a special thing for me. Even after I stopped shooting music regularly in early 2012, I kept coming out for this event. For me it was that perfect confluence of art, creativity, and community coming together.

For a look back, check – Noise for the Needy blogs from 2008-2013 – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Given the finale, I can’t help but bring back some of my favorite images from years past.

I have loved shooting this festival…and I will miss it and all that it represents. I am so happy I got to be even a small part of it, capturing the moments; and a bit sad it’s all over.

But alas, it’s all in the photos…so enjoy this last stand, live from the Tractor Tavern(ok, 2weeks later, but eh?!)…

Noise for the Needy at the Tractor Tavern 9-13-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)

Sarah Gerritsen performs at Noise for the Needy 2014, Tractor Tavern | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)

Helio Sequence performs at Noise for the Needy, Tractor Tavern 9-12-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)

The Horde and the Harem performs at Noise for the Needy 2014, Tractor Tavern 90-13-2014 | photos by <a href="http://photosbyelisa.com" rel="nofollow">Elisa Sherman</a> (Elisa Sherman)

~gallery slideshow~

Noise for the Needy 2014 – Images by Elisa Sherman

#nftn spirit forever.

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September 1, 2014 by elisa sherman

Great Falls, Big Sky…Montana

If there is one thing most folks associate with the great state of Montana…it’s the Big Sky…Big Sky Country as it’s referred. It’s beautiful, vast, bits of fluffy clouds, winding rivers, great big falls, and prairie for days.

I haven’t been for ages, and had never been this far past the Rockies, as Great Falls… Beauty abounds. Mostly, when you visit new places, you are removed from the taken for granted beauty of your local surroundings; even as they are common to the folks that live there. This struck me as we were visiting my boyfriends home town. He took me around to all of the just down the street magnificence. It made me think, all this beauty just in your back yard? So common, yet so easily overlooked. Alas, as a visitor, it was easy for me to gaze upon it, and and want to capture it click after click…in between visiting the fave Taco (Treat) and Pizza joints, oh and the Mermaid bar…yep, you heard me;) Yes, Big Sky Country, and Great Falls in particular, has said mermaid, Black Swans, and perhaps a Buffalo-fish…
My phone was not shy in aiding in the captures, check the instagrams –

Instagram snaps aside, the vastness that Lewis & Clark once passed through, of the prairie and river is grand…and beckoned the full frame…

~full set slideshow~

Great Falls, Montana ~ June 2014 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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July 20, 2014 by elisa sherman

Vintage Vee Dub

I went to the 33rd Annual Vintage Volkswagen meet in Seattle, by the Cascade Kombis club, on Saturday where there were Vintage Volkswagens abound…The most fun looking old Bugs, Ghia’s, Buses, and more.

They made great subjects – these cars that almost seem to have their own expression…

Many phone instagrams were taken, heres a few…more on @elisasherman.

With the big camera, a few of my faves…

~mobile, click for full slideshow of the 20 image gallery~

Vintage Volkswagen 7-19-2014 – Images by Elisa Sherman

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July 14, 2014 by elisa sherman

Seattle Takei’s Pride

Pride turned 40 this year, in Seattle…

But, let’s be honest, the theme to this years pride was brought to you by one wise man, waving the intergalatical vulcan salute: “live long and prosper”…yes, I’m talking about Mr. Takei:)

George drove up and down 4th Ave, pre parade, gleeful in his celebrity Grand Marshall status. For me it was a highlight to click. And honestly, he was not the lone notable out there…the younger crowd went crazy when Macklemore drove by, and then again, when he climbed out of his car…cue the squee-fest, and the rush to the car…

Not to be out done, the Mayor, was out glad handing, shaking everyones hand before the parade, and then again during the parade. Honestly, he seemed a little buttoned up – literally, but clearly he was enjoying the day – can’t really ask for more.

The parade, as it often does, featured lots of politicians, corporations, churches, community organizations, and let’s not forget, the fabulous.

I love shooting it, and this was the 7th consecutive year shooting Pride(full collection here) – it’s how I participate if that makes sense, recording it in my way for posterity. I fell in love with the love and life of it, back in 2008, and every subsequent year, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. I am planning on doing something when I hit the decade mark, still pondering that;)

Until then, I’ll just wallow in the love. So much so, I really don’t want to even barely acknowledge the ignorance that showed up before the festivities…I decided to shoot through it, or in between it, and captured the pure joy that countered it instead. If you were there, you understand what I mean, if not, better even;) I was pretty proud of Seattle triumphing over those that clearly didn’t understand the whole point… The energy of Pride, wins every time. Love.

Yes, much love, including Bert and Ernie, the Sisters, Nordstrom, Wonder Woman, a surprising Debra Messing doppelganger, and well, endless Glam. Yeah, I love it;)

~Full Archive of 98 images!!~

Seattle Pride Parade 2014 – Images by Elisa Sherman