Blue skies...

A foggy, misty morning by the lake gave way to beautiful blue skies and sunshine for the Art in Bayfront Park festival in Duluth last weekend. Eighty artists displayed their artwork for the visitors to Bayfront Park, including jewelry, sculpture, and even exquisite handmade journals.

My booth display was beautiful... due, in part, of course, to the photographs, but also to the support of numerous friends who assisted in preparation and loaned various items to bring the overall display together in just the right way! You know who you are and "Kiitos" to you all! Here are a few photos of the display of my photographs, accented with grasses, my rock collection, and even an old traveling case.

One of the highlights of the weekend was receiving the First Place Award for Photography! This blue ribbon, along with seeing so many of my photographs printed and displayed together, made the hours and hours of work and series of mishaps (a story itself!) feel so worthwhile.

Now... it's on to the next adventure... preparing for the Harvest Moon Festival right here in Ely on the weekend after Labor Day. Visit ely.org for more info.