Shoot AWAY!

When I see throngs of people with cameras and smartphones firing away in one direction, I spin around and shoot in the opposite direction. Whether it’s a parade, sunset, fireworks show or a concert, the results are bound to be more satisfying.

Last night, Turner Park in Midtown Omaha was the scene of the summer’s last installment of Jazz on the Green. The energy was palpable as the crowd joyfully undulated to the pulsing rhythms of Big Wade & Black Swan Theory. The band consisted of 13 musicians and singers, and while they certainly were a feast for the ears and eyes, for me, the show was offstage.

The band’s energy and connectedness to the audience is reflected through the emotion of these expressions, gestures, and enthused dancing and movement.