Renaissance Revisited - Skeleton Face

From sheer beauty to the diabolical...as they say, "it takes all kinds."

Renaissance Revisited - Bystander Belle

Will be staying on the subject of people for a while. This little beauty was captured on a previous visit to the Renfest, a month before those just posted...

Renaissance Revisited - Violinist #2

This time she made eye contact. Quite a bit of post-capture work was needed to remove unwanted elements from the background. This one will be featured if I ever do a before-after series on cloning...

Renaissance Revisited - Violinist #1

This may have been another of those that just settled in to collect tips. Like a kiosk in the mall, these types dot the ground in well-traveled areas to make a sale among the passers-by.

Renaissance Revisited - Sand Art

Don't know if these demonstrations are an organized part of the Festival, or if they just settle in and do their thing. Either way, this is art at its finest, in my opinion.

Today is Christmas. Got a tripod that can handle the Big Cahoona, virtually identical to the one carried by my landscaping friend in Enchanted Rock. Wow...

Renaissance Revisited - On Stilts

Had to love it when this guy implored the young girl to reach up and give him a hug...

Renaissance Revisited - Glass for Sale

Aside from color there are lots of edges to play with at the Renaissance Festival. These crystal-shaped cubes were sold at one of the myriad vendor stalls on site...

Renaissance Revisited - Skull Staff #2

Everywhere you go at the Renfest people are in costume, and in character. One of these guys is probably a dentist or accountant somewhere, but not here. Sort of like the weekend bikers that paste on temporary tattoos...

Renaissance Revisited - Bell Guy #4

This is the tip basket. Most acts at the Renfest have a tip basket of some sort. I slipped a 5 in here since he was so cooperative and made eye contact during the shoot.

The picture at bottom reveals that the whole setup is mounted on a trailer that can be hauled anywhere the Bell Guy gets a gig. This gypsy-like existence surely matches the culture that prevails at the Renaissance Festival...

Renaissance Revisited - Bell Guy #3

All of the bells, large and small, had an inscription with the same theme, which made me think they were custom-cast for the Bell Guy. If so, then it's certainly an inspiration to witness this level of follow-through of one's dreams.

They were sure loud, though; I'd recommend sitting at least five rows back unless ear protection is used...