Savoring Downtime

Slowing down forces us to enjoy life and not work so much, I tell myself after being on the road for the last 5 weeks. My body and creative mind need time to rest, grow stronger and gain perspective.

The first snow of the year fell in Minneapolis yesterday, a perfect Lake Wobegon moment and reminder to enjoy the simpler things in life before the Holiday bustle. We indulged in apple pie, laughed during a live broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, featuring the St. Olaf Choir and the St. Olaf Orchestra, a talented Minnesota blend for a perfect Saturday evening! Here are a few of my favorite images from a “day off.” wpid-savoring_down_time_1-2011-11-20-16-262.jpgwpid-savoring_down_time_2-2011-11-20-16-262.jpg
Krista proudly toured me around Saint Olaf, located in Northfield, Minnesota during the first snow of the year (been told this snow lingers until April..gulp).
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Garrison Keillor taps his inner creativity, eyes closed, during his live radio show at front a captive audience, blending with humor, song, and humanity. I shot this image seated in the crowd with my Nikon 70-200… trying not to distrurb. I choose to to leave in the exit sign, and liked the ON AIR text… adding important context to the photo.wpid-savoring_down_time_4-2011-11-20-16-262.jpg Turn 180 and here’s the primary light source:wpid-savoring_down_time_5-2011-11-20-16-262.jpgwpid-savoring_down_time_6-2011-11-20-16-262.jpgwpid-savoring_down_time_7-2011-11-20-16-262.jpg
In cheesy romantic-RJ style, I proposed in front of the Saint Olaf chapel, something that never gets old. Photo credit goes to a Roger “Second Shooter” Olsen, who photographed our actual engagement last May.wpid-savoring_down_time_8-2011-11-20-16-262.jpg
He reminds, if I am not careful, one day he could be my first shooter!
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