Outstanding in the Field
October 18, 2011
Two weeks ago, Fatty and I, along with some friends, attended an Outstanding in the Field dinner on a beautiful farm overlooking the Ohio River. It was event that we had anticipated for many months and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening. From bourbon sweet tea and local wines, to the foods grown and prepared for us, everything was delicious and more. Tradition dictates that everyone brings a plate, thus allowing everyone to bring something to the long, outstretched table. It was a grand sight and sitting there, watching the sun set over the river, was an idyllic scene. I have always loved the idea behind Outstanding in the Field and I was happy that the experience lived up to that idea. Before too much time went by, I wanted to document that wonderful night. It was the first time in a long while that I felt like taking more than one or two or ten photos. I know this is a photo heavy post, but I had a hard time narrowing down my selections. These are my favorites.
i loved all of these photos, erin! it looks like such a fantastic evening. good food, beautiful setting, beautiful light-- perfection.
Posted by: amisha | October 18, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Looks amazing. I recently attended a similar evening where 230 people were fed on a long white linen covered table. It was a magical evening I will never forget.
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: marty | October 18, 2011 at 08:17 PM
I'm so glad you posted pictures. I've told a few of my volunteer friends about this and we are planning to this for next summer. What a wonderful night!
Posted by: jane | October 18, 2011 at 08:47 PM
love love love love love! why do they not do this in my part of the world?
Posted by: emily | October 18, 2011 at 09:51 PM
What an amazing time. Thank you for sharing, Erin.
Posted by: Heather | October 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM
i would love to go to one of these someday. you're so lucky! great photos, too.
Posted by: kristin | October 19, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Beautiful photos!! I especially love the second one of the plates!
Posted by: Erica | October 19, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Wow, that looks like a wonderful event. Beautiful!
Posted by: SweetPosyDreams | October 19, 2011 at 08:17 AM
What a fabulous idea, I see from your link that there was one not far from us in Ontario, so it's going on my bucket list. Photos are stunning, especially the sun setting over the river.
Posted by: Andrea | October 19, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Oooh, you had food from the chef @ Proof? Lucky! The Husband and I ought to go there more often since it's only about an hour away, but we never get to Louisville.
Posted by: kylydia | October 19, 2011 at 09:50 AM
bourbon sweet tea? could anything not be wonderful with a glass alongside?
these are gorgeous, erin, the lot of them.
Posted by: Molly | October 19, 2011 at 10:27 AM
It looks beautiful. I'm going to my first one in early November. I can't wait!
Posted by: kathleen | October 19, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Beautiful photos! What a wonderful fall event!
Posted by: k | October 19, 2011 at 07:17 PM
wow! that's a wonderful place!!!
Posted by: Daniela | October 20, 2011 at 08:01 AM
oh, erin. i have yanni playing in the background as i looked at your most beautiful photos capturing life in its incredible, wonderful form. absolutely made my heart sing!
Posted by: leslie | October 21, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Looks like fun - good photos of the two of you.
Posted by: kevin | October 23, 2011 at 05:32 AM
goodness abounds here, erin!
Posted by: Account Deleted | October 28, 2011 at 12:02 AM
what beautiful beautiful photo's...
Posted by: suzie sews at Dotty Red | November 01, 2011 at 10:07 AM
i love this moment...life is beautifull!
Posted by: Bibi | November 10, 2011 at 01:49 AM