But it was a gorgeous weekend in Seattle – so if you were here – it was a great time to get out and enjoy something local – ergo, I did. I was supposed to find a friend that was playing there – but for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out where…the place was teaming – bunches of Seattlites were there – running around the fountain, consuming the fair food, lazing in the sun, taking in the music on the stages, and street performers of all types (music and otherwise) along all the walkways…It was fabulous – a perfect seattle day (and weekend) to be out at Seattle Center taking in the bliss.

And so I did…camera in hand. I decided to focus on the life over the stages – if that makes sense. From the kids running around, folks lazing under the sun, street performers doing whatever they do, playing for tips, etc…it was perfection, this day.

Take a look –

Full set gallery archive from the day

Northwest Folklife Festival 2012 5-26-2012 – Images by Elisa Sherman

Yes, it has taken me a month and a half to post a blog on the fest…I am slow………….lol.

Highlights included special sessions via The End & KEXP, some crazy crowds at the State Farm stage, and some spectacular performances. Downside – yes, I cracked the lcd cover on my 5dmk2 – oops! But alas, it was, this labor day weekend – quite an experience. Possibly the biggest hightlight, non photographically – a fellow(and much younger) photog, thinking I was like 23-24! Bwahah! My creaky 37yo self, thinks I can push that botox appt out a few more years! (I kid – maybe;)

Anywho – finally have a full set edited for my personal archive. Assignment photos have been posted on SoundSpike – if you haven’t checked them out, give a look –

http://www.soundspike.com/photos/212-bumbershoot__day_1__in_seattle.html

http://www.soundspike.com/photos/211-bumbershoot__day_2__in_seattle.html

http://www.soundspike.com/photos/204-bumbershoot__day_3__in_seattle.html

http://www.soundspike.com/news/article/636-the_whigs_news_in_pictures_bumbershoot_in_seattle.html

Some of my fave images from the 3days…

full screen slideshow – http://www.flickr.com/photos/emswazzu/sets/72157624912977126/show/

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