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This bottle was one of the highlights of a wine dinner I was at last week. I credit my bud Daniel Taub with bringing this to our attention, he has a pedigree of incredible vino-discoveries, among his best are Chateau Lascombes, Meyer, Ovid and many others. Tauby, thanks to you I have a 3 pack in a time capsule in my basement, 05 I think – you will see this bottle again
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There’s something about this shot I really dig. Lucky 15 – passed down from one of my mentors – Ruth Wainstock. She’d play this # in roulette…. I’ve always stuck with her numbers in the casino (especially craps) and while I’ve had my ups and downs, lifetime, I’m up.
I like it, too. Love the way 15 pops off the dark paint.
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This morning my bro-in-laws and I played a gig on Tanglewood lawn – it was unforgettable and had all the makings of a Woodstock moment, minus the huge crowds. 10am is a tough start time, especially in the rain, we had just a handful of fans… We didn’t have a set list going in and really just wung it… In fact, at one juncture I started to write a tune on the piano and Glenn was free-associating lyrics… I really think we might be on to something.
The most amazing part was the sound system… it really carried all throughout all of Tanglewood – it was LOUD… At one point I was singing and saw a couple of police officers digging our tune all the way across the lawn and parking lot, I had to squint to see them… The whole thing was really an awesome experience.
I tried to snap a few shots with the Leica – this is my favorite of the bunch.
That description of musical fun sounds wonderful! Nice photo shot. How did the instruments fair with the moist air? To even be able to see the fruit of your music by the rhythmic movements of the officers — what a fun blessing/treat.//The Lord’s encouragement blessings!//Joyfulgozo
[...] Tanglewood – Summer Stage – Steve Beal brings us along as he captures a shot of his bandmates putting out the music live. This moment in time is forever captured for everyone to enjoy, bringing a little of the energy and excitement that comes from a live show like this. [...]
The cold weather this spring has stalled bird migration – we knew it was all going to come together one day last week where overnight thousands of birds arrive… I took this pic at sunrise that day and had one of the best days ever witnessing one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Mike Warner and I spent this day along the coast in CT… Here’s what he posted to the CT bird list:
-Greenwich Point Park – Cerulean Warbler
The birds are back in Connecticut! Steve Beal and I recorded 79 species of birds this morning at Greenwich Point Park. Most of the newly arrived warblers were centered on the Holly Grove and the old house site. Highlights were CERULEAN WARBLER, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED BLUE + GREEN, CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER, PRAIRIE WARBLER and 7 other warbler species. We ran into Meredith Sampson who reminded us that before 7 am, a gate guard is not present. We arrived well before that with time to spare.
Rosa Hartman Park is not far away and also held many new arrivals. We saw 10 species of warblers in the park and a Great-Crested Flycatcher sitting perfectly still. This park always seems to have birds.
I am amazed at the dispersion and numbers of birds throughout the state today. They are finally on the way!
Mike Warner
Wilton, Ct.
This is really fabulous Steve, a real harbinger of the coming spring! I love the silhouette of that bird against the sun there, that’s spot on if you’ll pardon the pun!!
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[...] Migration – silhouettes of new arrivals signal the beginning of spring and summer for Steve Beal. I love the feel of this shot, with a lone bird against the bright sun and the deep contrast of the surrounding landscape to deliver a strong sense of hope and wonder for the pending new season. [...]
She’s really cool, especially this time of year.
