Today, we are traveling to Lakeway City Hall, where the 2024 Lakeway Photo Festival winners are displayed. The Festival is sponsored by The Lakeway Arts Committee and is an annual event. We are catered by This Too Shall Pass of Austin. Our entertainment is Paul Simon singing Kodachrome.
Menu
GOAT CHEESE BALLS – FRIED BASIL / FIG
BUTTERFLIGHT – HERBAL / SPICY / SWEET BUTTER CANDLES
CEVICHE – AJI AMARILL LECHE DE TIGRE / PLANTAIN
SHRIMP TARTAR – CRISPY WONTON / SASAME SEED / JALAPEÑO
SHRIMP SCAMPI – GARLIC BUTTER / HEIRLOOM TOMATOES / PARMESAN CHEESE SOURDOUGH BREAD
BEEF CARPACCIO – BEEF TENDERLOIN / OLIVE OIL / ARUGULA / PARMESAN / BALSAMIC CAVIAR
FRIED CALAMARI – TEMPURA FRIED / BLACK & YELLOW AIOLI SQUID INK / MARINARA
DATE POPPERS – DATES / GOAT CHEESE / PROSCIUTTO / BACON / TRUFFLE AIOLI
QUINOA SALAD – MIXED QUINOA / BLACK LENTIL / TOMATO CHERRYS / RAINBOW CARROT CUCUMBERS / ARUGULA / PASSION FRUIT DRESSING
SHISHITO PEPPERS – TEMPURA FRIED / GARLIC AIOLI
Let’s go.
An overview shot.
Also, all the photos are behind glass and illuminated with spotlights. To get a photo of the photo, I have had to take some unusual angles to avoid glare and reflection. I intended to get a clear photo and not worry about the frames. The angles will be a little uncomfortable to highly qualified photographers. The following are the category winners.
Iconic Golfball Tower
Framed
Don’t Wake the Lion
A Rose by Any Other Dark Name.
Life Emerging
Oh Deer
Got Any Nuts?
Woodhouse Scrub Jay
Sharing Sweet Nectar
The Mother Ship
Celebrate America
Misty Morning
Runners -up
Runners up
Well, that is the tour. It is time to relax with food and music. I hope you have a great weekend.
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Hi John, some lovely photographs here. I like the butterflies and the squirrel best.
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They were terrific, Robbie. Thanks for coming along.
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There are some gems there, indeed! The architecture one that highlights the “it’s the journey”, the abstract one that captures the fleeting nature of life, the greenscapes one that shows up the persistence of life… It is difficult to choose a favorite, for sure.
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Yes, it is hard to decide on a favorite. They were all very good.
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There are so many great images in that lot. I loved the Butterflies, birds, and critters.
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I liked them all as well, Deborah. The photos were quite good. The framing in glass not so much.
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All together great photographs, John. Are there any skills not active in your community? 😉 Oh, i find one, you hadn’t mentioned yet. Look at the first commentor. Nobody in Lakeway can create so beautiful figurines like Robbie! Hurrah! Best wishes, Michael
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I agree about Robbie, Michael. Thanks for coming on the tour.
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These are wonderful photos, John. I can see why they’re winners. I’m partial to the critters, but I do like that view under the arches (Framed).
I’ll go with the Shrimp Scampi. It’s hard to resist sourdough bread. I hope you’re having a great weekend.
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Thank you, Dan. Yes the weekend went well for the Baylor Bears and Notre Dame. For WVU? Not so much. 😁
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No. WVU and Pitt ended on low notes. Pitt started off 7-0 and then went 0-5 to finish the season. Iowa State finished strong, so I’ll be wearing a few ISU shirts to the bar. Family bets are the hardest to pay.
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Yes . Family bets are the worst.
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Beautiful photos, John. Lakeway has some great artists in its midst. And I love Paul Simon’s Gone At Last. Happy times!
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Thank you, Gwen. I hope you had a super Thanksgiving. Welcome back. 😊
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You did a great job of bringing us these winners, John.
I’ll have the Calamari, been a long time since I’ve had that!
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Come to think about it, I haven’t had Calamari in ages myself. I’ll join you. 😁 Thanks, GP.
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Real nice photos, John, and Paul Simon’s song sure adds to the display. Have a great day.
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Thank you, Tim
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I like the golf ball tower, but mostly because I can imagine Godzilla using his tail to hit it into a giant hole.
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Ha ha ha. That is a super vision. Thanks, Charles.
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These are awesome photographs. I particularly like the butterfly and the misty morning. You did a great job of photographing them.
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Thanks, Darlene. It was quite a job getting a clear shot with no glare. 😊
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The photos are all wonderful–winners and runners up!
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Thank you so much Lois.
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I’m hopeless… as I was scrolling, I’d say, “Ooh, I like this the best.” Yeah, well… the more I scrolled, the MORE I liked!
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Ha ha ha. That is a good thing, Annette.
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What a fantastic tour – I loved every entry, but the cat one grabbed me! You did a great job getting the photos, and now to settle down with some shrimp tartar.
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Thank you so much for the nice words, Noelle.
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These are neat photos, and the shot of the squirrel made me smile 🙂
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Thanks, Dave.
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Congratulations to the well-deserved prize-winners! It’s always a good time to listen to “Kodachrome.”
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Yes it is. One of my favorites.
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People took a lot of great photos. It must have been fun to see. The menu looks good. I ate aragula yesterday. I did not realize how bitter it is, like 1000 IBU. That’s too much. But I guess if you put the passion fruit dressing on it, it is OK.
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Arugula has a pepper flavor too. I like it.
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Very interesting vision, dear John! Great event! Thank you for sharing it! )))🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Thank you for coming along, Maria.
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Thanks for the vicarious photo show! Good photos.
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Thank you, Rebecca.
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What wonderful images, John. And you did a great job taking pics of the pics. Well done!
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Aw, thank you, Monika. 😊
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I’m a big fan of arches, so that one is my favorite, though several others are terrific too.
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It as a terrific arch photo. Thanks, Pete.
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After calming down laughing from reading GOAT CHEESE BALLS, I’ve decided I’m not hungry today.
Although, the Quinoa salad does sound tempting.
Lots of fab photos here John. I especially adore all of the animal shots.
Number One is the CAT! Don’t Wake the Lion
Thank you for showcasing all of the art and photography shows in your hood. There is a vast amount of talent in this world.
🐂 🐖 🐂 🐖
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There is a vast amount of talent and thanks you for coming along, Resa. 🐂 🐖 🐂 🐖
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Pleasure is mine! 🐂 🐖 🐂 🐖 🕊
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🐂 🐖 🐂 🐖 🕊O🥦
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Ahhh – OK – (an abstract OX formation)
+ O🥦 🥦O = 4 Oxen.. now5.
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🏆 Winner, winner, vegan dinner
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Those are some great photos.
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Thank you, Craig. 😊
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Some great photos! You know I liked the cat the best. Reminded me of someone I know.
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I think I know.
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I’d be hard pressed to pick a favorite, John. These are outstanding.
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Glad you liked them, Jennie.
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🙂
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😊
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Lots of talent in Lakeway! Loved the cat yawn – Don’t wake the lion. 🙂
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Thanks, Debby.
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Great photo gallery Boss, and you did a splendid job capturing it all.
Perfect tune.
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Thank you, Marc. I appreciate the props.
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Loved it Boss
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😁
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Wonderful photos and you captured them well.
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Thank you, Steve.
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