Brucemorchestra IV

I arrived about 5:30 to photograph the pre party and even that early with the weather the way it was….”PERFECT”….I KNEW it was going to be a special evening!   The weather was SO much better than last year! 

After photographing the pre party I was riding down the hill and we got a glimpse at the crowd.    45 minutes to go before the music started and the hill between the mansion and the stage was already starting to fill up and that special energy that was present two years ago was BACK!  🙂 

By the time the music started the hill was full with 4000+ ready for an evening of fantastic music under the stars! 

Orchestra Iowa’s season opener at Brucemore is always a great time, last year was cold but the music was still outstanding and had a way of warming you up from the “inside”.  This is my third year of photographing the Brucemore event, and I think the best one yet! 

The music was flawless as always, the energy was “electric”!   As Maestro Timothy Hankewich  put it in his blog, “If the weather is great, then magic happens”. 

During the encore the sight of the cell phones glowing in the audience gives you an idea just how much everyone enjoyed the performance!!! 

A special thank you to Orchestra Iowa for your continued trust in allowing me to photograph your events for 3 years now!  It’s always pleasure to work with your entire staff! 

Also, special thanks to Michael Webber for his help in photographing this event on short notice! 

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

As always have a great day and stay positive!