Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Jacob's Ladder 2011

.
It really just doesn't get any better than our annual pilgrimage visit to the incredibly wonderful Jacob's Ladder Music Festival. Nope, just doesn't get any better than that. Pure bliss. Amazing music played by and for lots of good friends, great weather, beautiful scenery on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and the most family-friendly festival you could possibly imagine. (And if I didn't have a chance to visit your blog last week, I'm sorry, and this is why - Wednesday was all about packing (we camp there for two nights, so a bit of a production and by Thursday we were living it up at the festival.)

Featured here today is the always outstanding SONiA of Disappear Fear on tour from the US, who we were also lucky enough to host for a house concert last week. Even more fun, she asked if I'd shoot some photos of her while we were at the festival (a little intimidating, I confess, since I'm a fine art photographer not a portrait one but it was a lot of fun and great for me to step out of my comfort zone). It was such a treat, too, to be able to give back a bit to someone who's brought me so much joy through the years with her beautiful music and poignant lyrics, and a great subject too with a real spirit of adventure and a beautiful smile.

Oh, and the whole family had a great time too. See, I told you it just doesn't get any better than this, didn't I?






Visit Wordless Wednesday to see what else people aren't saying this week, and Wordful Wednesday to see what they are.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My photography is available for purchase - visit Around the Island Photography and bring home something beautiful today!
.
If the photo you're wishing for is something you've seen here on the blog which isn't in my etsy shop yet just let me know and I'll happily list it for you.
.
at

23 comments:

  1. DinaMay 24, 2011 at 9:58:00 PM GMT+3

    Robin, it appears that whatever and whomever you photograph turns out beautiful.
    So glad you had a great time and that Jacob's Ladder lives on, year after year.

    ReplyDelete
  2. DimpleMay 24, 2011 at 10:14:00 PM GMT+3

    I think you did some wonderful portraits!
    I have never heard of this woman, I am going to follow your link now, and learn more!

    ReplyDelete
  3. MaribethMay 24, 2011 at 11:11:00 PM GMT+3

    I agree. You may not think you do portrait photography, but these all are beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lori at JOY UnspeakableMay 24, 2011 at 11:55:00 PM GMT+3

    I agree...your photography is VERY flattering to your subjects. You are so talented!

    Hey, I have a good friend who is in Israel right now...and she's also a photographer. :)

    Here is her blog link in case you have a chance to check it out:
    http://jacobsjourneyhome.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  5. Jidhu JoseMay 25, 2011 at 8:24:00 AM GMT+3

    beautiful wordless shots

    ReplyDelete
  6. StanMay 25, 2011 at 8:40:00 AM GMT+3

    You did a good job - those are nice shots.

    ReplyDelete
  7. bichonpawzMay 25, 2011 at 8:58:00 AM GMT+3

    Fabulous Robin!!! I LOVE them!!

    Happy WW!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. caiteMay 25, 2011 at 9:19:00 AM GMT+3

    love them...sure she did too!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sukhmandir KaurMay 25, 2011 at 9:21:00 AM GMT+3

    I really love the top photo the colors are all just right and that didn't happen by accident your eye proves true once again.

    ReplyDelete
  10. catsynthMay 25, 2011 at 9:43:00 AM GMT+3

    Looks like a fun festival. And I love the portraits you did of SONiA! How great to have that opportunity.

    ReplyDelete
  11. niamhMay 25, 2011 at 12:42:00 PM GMT+3

    Looks like a fun festival, like the shot with the devil sticks!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Col (Col Reads)May 25, 2011 at 1:53:00 PM GMT+3

    This sounds like a lot of fun! Glad the family had a great time.

    ReplyDelete
  13. AllisonMay 25, 2011 at 3:00:00 PM GMT+3

    Looks like a fun event!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookMay 25, 2011 at 4:40:00 PM GMT+3

    Beautiful portraits! Looks like a fun time.

    ReplyDelete
  15. CandaceMay 25, 2011 at 4:45:00 PM GMT+3

    The music fest sounds like such a fun time. I can't imagine how amazing it must be to attend something like that along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Your portraits turned out wonderfully well. I know she must be pleased. I will have to look her music up. She's beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  16. DarylMay 25, 2011 at 5:45:00 PM GMT+3

    She is fine art ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Stacy UncorkedMay 25, 2011 at 5:57:00 PM GMT+3

    Portrait photography may be outside of your comfort zone, but you totally knocked those images out of the park! :) Amazing, as always! :) And the festival looks like a fun time, too! :)

    WW: Dinosaur & Dragon Conga Drama

    ReplyDelete
  18. KarinMay 25, 2011 at 9:28:00 PM GMT+3

    Hi Robin! I was just at the shore of Galilee a few days ago. :) We are heading home tomorrow (wah) but I have LOVED my visit to Israel. Wish I could stay longer...

    ReplyDelete
  19. MommieOnTopMay 25, 2011 at 10:49:00 PM GMT+3

    That must have been lots of fun!

    Check out my WW entry for the week, http://www.mommieontop.com/2011/05/ww-002/

    Thanks, and happy WW!

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 3:05:00 PM GMT+3

    For someone who doesn't specialize in portrait photography, these photos are amazing! Seriously, you blow me away with your skill!

    And what a fun event!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. KimMay 26, 2011 at 4:39:00 PM GMT+3

    What great shots, and how fun!! Thanks for linking up yesterday at Green Momma. Hope to see you around. :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. tracyMay 27, 2011 at 12:10:00 PM GMT+3

    so gorgeous! and it looks like tons of fun. i haven't been to a good outdoor festival in ages.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Kim @ Everything EtsyMay 28, 2011 at 4:06:00 PM GMT+3

    I love music festivals and your photos capture it so well! Beautiful!

    ~Kim

    ReplyDelete