Folklife 2004

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on May 30, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

A few shots from wandering around the Folklife festival at Seattle Center today, since our “mostly cloudy” day soon turned into “mostly sunny” and it seemed like a good way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Folklife 2004 #1

Gold old down-home Americana — The Kitchen Syncopation.

Folklife 2004 #2

What’s quickly becoming a cliché in my photo subjects: children playing in the International Fountain.

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Two little girls learning how to dance (or if not actually learning, having a lot of fun doing their best).

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He was just sitting on the bench, watching the world go by. I’m guessing his owner was somewhere in the vicinity.

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Lots of creatively dressed punk/alternative teens were collected on the lawn by the International Fountain.

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And one last “playing in the fountain” photo to wind things up.