The man - The Tuba
by Jeff Burgess
Title
The man - The Tuba
Artist
Jeff Burgess
Medium
Photograph - Fusion Photography
Description
On June 21 the Fremont area of Seattle (they call it the Center of the Universe) has their annual Solstice parade and Fremont Fair. Venders from all over the Northwest come to display their wares. The parade begins with hundreds of naked bikers that are brightly painted and costumed. Then all 'vehicles' or 'floats' as well as musical groups march for several miles. A requirement is that the floats cannot be motor powered. They must be human powered and this leads to some very interesting 'creations'. There is also live music from several venues. I happened to catch this wonderful group at one of early morning shows. Unfortunately I can't recall their name but this particular fellow could play the guitar, tuba, and another instrument as well as sing. A tremendous talent. I happened to catch this shot which has been extensively modified.
As stated on the Freemont website: http://fremont.com/about/fremontfair/
"Held annually in mid-June to coincide with the Summer Solstice, the event draws more than 100,000 people to shop, eat, drink, mingle, groove, and enjoy all manners of creative expression. Founded in 1972, the Fremont Fair is one of Seattle�s most beloved neighborhood street festivals, featuring a weekend of eclectic activities that celebrate the quirky Fremont community. Artistic highlights include craft and art booths, street performers, local bands, wacky decorated art cars, and of course the free-spirited Solstice Parade produced by the Fremont Arts Council, and many other oddities that personify Fremont�s official motto �Delibertus Quirkus� � Freedom to be Peculiar.
New to the Fremont Fair this year, the Main Stage Beer Garden and the Redhook Main Stage will be open on Friday! Kick off your Fremont Fair weekend at the Friday Night Pre-Party, Friday June 15 from 4-11pm. Celebrate the Solstice until the sun goes down while you quench your thirst on your favorite summer brews and listen to live music on the Redhook Main Stage.
Funds raised at the Fremont Fair benefit a number of area non-profits including Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Solid Ground, a local poverty-focused non-profit who originated and produced the Fair for nearly 40 years". There are numerous websites up with thousands of pictures of folks at the fair. Check them out and if you like this work, please think about a purchase.
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June 25th, 2013
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Comments (21)
Dr Debra Stewart 27 Days Ago
Stunning portrait and photographic artistry!!! Great capture of passion for the instrument and music!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archives discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 3/28/17
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Charlie Gonzalez
Amazing shot, love it.
Jeff Burgess replied:
He Charlie, thanks for looking and commenting. Was a great look with this guy.
Jeff Burgess
Thanks Artist News for this wonderful feature. I just now found it. Unfortunately for me, the original image file has been lost so this is all that is left. Anyone wanting this work will now have to go through FAA to get it. They have the only file.
Michel Verhoef
The man the tuba and his armour...with your sauce of editing resulting in a lovely image...
Mary Machare
Fabulous, Jeff! Love the capture and the way you have turned it into a fine art piece with the processing and texture. vf
Nadine and Bob Johnston
.... Like the subject, technique, composition, and color... Today it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Anyone can Just Highlight this link ---- http://bit.ly/RVPlpf - Use Ctl-C to copy and Ctl-V ---- to put it into the Browser Address, to view the publication. You can then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you feel would be interested. Happy Promoting! :-)