Lantern Festival

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These photos were taken during the Lantern Festival at the Manukau Sports Bowl, all the way back in February. My favorite is probably the photo of the mask lanterns hanging from the tree—they look so ominous. I also love the photos I took of some of the performances. You can almost feel the energy of each one just by looking at them.

I think I described my experience best in my journal, so here’s an excerpt:

"... I went to a lantern festival, and I made sure to bring my camera, ready to take some great photos. Surprisingly, I wasn’t anxious about going—I was actually excited. It felt like a perfect opportunity to capture some awesome shots. When we arrived, I immediately started photographing all the beautiful decorations and lanterns, and I even recorded some of the performances. There were a lot more people than I’m usually comfortable with, but I don’t think I had a single worrying thought. Photography ended up being the perfect distraction from any negative feelings. I was genuinely happy to be surrounded by so many people. I also tried some of the delicious cuisine, and even said hello to a few acquaintances I didn’t expect to see there ... As night fell, everyone gathered to watch the fireworks. I knew I didn’t want to miss capturing that moment. With my camera in hand, I recorded the entire show. It felt like the perfect finale to an already exhilarating day.

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