You are probably aware by now that this year’s Glastonbury Festival was quite a muddy one! Unfortunately I can’t find anywhere to buy camera cases that fit my Panasonic Lumix GM1 when it has a long zoom lens attached. So, as I have a sturdy leather case for the kit lens that came with it – 12-32mm (24-64 equiv) – I decided not to risk damaging my others. It was a good decision because the cover did get quite a bit of mud on it! However it means my photography was a bit limited this year. Not just by the lens, but unless you were there, I don’t think you can ever understand what it’s like to try and get around in that thickness of mud. It is almost up to your knees in places and sucks you down like it’s superglue, so even just taking a few footsteps to the right to get the best angle simply isn’t doable, let alone running to the most photogenic field when the sun sets! So I didn’t get as many good photos as I would have liked, but here are the best ones….
Glastonbury Festival Fireworks
Bigger and better than ever this year, we watched the triple effect fireworks on Wednesday night in our garden with a glass of wine. I’m glad they are now spread over three fields as it was getting almost impossible to get out of the Sacred Space when they were finished as so many people arrive on Wednesday and have nowhere else to go. The crush of people was one of the reasons we decided to watch from a distance this year.
Sculpture art at Glastonbury
This sort of thing is so normal at Glastonbury Festival, you almost forget to notice it! I wish the people who made these things got more recognition for their work.
Fun in the Circus Field at Glastonbury
They’ve got the whole world in their hands.
Sculpture at Glastonbury
Just a giant translucent whale over our heads.
In Silver Hayes dance field at Glastonbury
Passing through Silver Hayes and had to stop and take a picture of these fine fellows.
By the Other Stage at Glastonbury
The flags at Glastonbury Festival are amazing. Goodness knows how long it takes to put them all up. I also saw Aiden Turner walk past while I was sitting there, but sadly wasn’t quick enough to get a photo.
Circus Field, Glastonbury
There is so much more to do at Glastonbury Festival rather than just watch bands, and hanging around in the circus field is one of my favourite places to be.
Tight rope walker
Corinne Bailey Rae at Glastonbury
Entrance to The Park at Glastonbury
This one is at the lower end, and the picture at the top of this post was taken from the top of the park. It is a lovely atmosphere there, but it’s a shame it’s such a long way away!
Flags by West Holts Stage, Glastonbury
As I was leaving Underworld playing I was amazed how many colours were still in the sky and how well they matched the flags.
Flags in the Green Futures Field
Sunset from the Avalon Field
Pretty mirror stall at night at Glastonbury
Tiny Tea Tent at Glastonbury
Pyramid Stage during Coldplay
This photo doesn’t begin to explain the amazing atmosphere that was generated throughout the field while Coldplay was on. They never fail in putting on a good show!
My equipment:
There are a few more photos illustrating my full review of Glastonbury Festival 2016. And I also videoed quite a bit, which I’ll be editing soon, so please subscribe to my You Tube channel so you don’t miss that 🙂
Are you going to any festivals this year?
