A Swingin’ Time
August 12, 2008 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal
The Town of Lewisville, North Carolina sponsored its second Music Under the Stars concert for the year this past Saturday. The Andrew Thielen Big Band, based in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, rolled into town and brought the friendly crowd at Shallowford Square one memorable song after another. Children and adults gathered throughout the evening to dance to the mix of lively and romantic tunes. And let me tell you, the leader of the band, Andrew Thielen, can sure put a hurtin’ on those drums!
Thank you, Deb, for taking such wonderful photos of the Andrew Thielen Big Band and crowd Sat night. Your work is very professional and you captured many great, memorable shots of the evening. You definitely have an eye for photography and have created a fantastic website with many great photo tips. What an asset to the Lewisville community!
We have had lots of photographs of the big band over 15 years but you know how to capture the energy of the band in a way I have never seen before. Fabulous job, great photos. Thanks so much. I’ll be ordering some for our web site in the next few days.
Deborah and Andrew: I’m thrilled at your responses to the photos. It means a lot to hear such specific feedback. Thanks so much for writing.
Deb, Once again, awesome photos! Your candid shots embrace the joy, the inner feelings, and memories that will last a lifetime. You capture your subjects, who for those brief few moments, have left behind the cares of the world and are caught up in the joy of living. The shots of the children allow us to once again see the world of joy through those innocent eyes. As I viewed each photo I realized what a gift you have to bring the shot to life and enable the viewer to share the feelings. Deb, you have the gift and the soul to tell the stories and create memories! Thanks for sharing!
Laine, you have put into words some of what I feel when I photograph the world around me. I especially feel something deep down within me resonating when I photograph children. The fleeting moments feel like sacred territory. Your words are so affirming, Laine. Thank you.
Deb,
After looking at the 164 photos of the Andrew Thielen Big Band performance in Lewisville, I wish I had been there! Your photos captured the fun everyone was having.
Jone
Thanks, Jone! It *was* a fun time! In fact, I had to resist the temptation numerous times to drop my cameras and join the dancers! It was tough!