Opening Salvos From The Wichita Riverfestival 2009

[f4fwildcat]

Hello everyone,
It's May, that means it's Wichita River Festival time. Friday was the Sundowner Parade and that was just the beginning of the ten day event. I will try and post a few each day this week. Visit my flickr page for more images.

Our first image is of the river itself. It is the Arkansas river (pronounced: Are-Kansas here in
Kansas) Because of the rain, the river is way up. There should be a board walk, but it is underwater.



I wandered the area around the parade, in search of a good shot or two. I found this fountain water fall and of course, a boy playing in the water. I do believe that is standard with this model. :o)



One of the pieces erected to beautify the city are several spiral works on the Douglas Avenue Bridge. the bridge is closed through portions of the ten day event and is a major pedestrian pathway.



Last but not least, an artistic work. Captured is the image of parade watchers setting over a man made stream, flowing in front of one of the city office buildings.



There you have it, my installment for today. The festival will be active all week. Of course, it will really crank up next weekend. Fireworks, concerts and lots of fun and food!

[lindyannajones]

Well, this looks like a fun event. I'll look forward to your next installment. I especially like your last shot and the abstract quality of the reflection.

[Vinam]

Very nice narrative, I like the perspective of the bridge in the first... the waterfall's water is sparkeling ! ( litle boy is a great add ) .. I like the sculpture shot ... the last one is really cool, nice effect !! thanks for showing them

Vin

[f4fwildcat]

Originally Posted by lindyannajones

Well, this looks like a fun event. I'll look forward to your next installment. I especially like your last shot and the abstract quality of the reflection.

Originally Posted by Vinam

Very nice narrative, I like the perspective of the bridge in the first... the waterfall's water is sparkeling ! ( litle boy is a great add ) .. I like the sculpture shot ... the last one is really cool, nice effect !! thanks for showing them

Vin

Thanks Vin and Lindyanna,

I had a lot of fun Friday. I thought I had something special with the last image, but wasn't sure until I got home and put everything on the computer. I was happy the reflection image turned out. It just goes to show ya, "Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while."