A Sweet Surprise

I would like to share some good news with you. A few weeks ago, I entered a few of my images in the Pentax Photo Gallery and one of them was accepted. Please try to understand that it took nearly a year (if not longer) to finally have one of my images approved in the PPG. (It's hard to guess what the PPG is looking for.) I would occasionally enter a few every now and then. Finally, one was accepted! Whoo Hoo!



To see this image, please go to www.pentaxphotogallery.com/cindysperko. You can also view other great images by Pentax Photographers on the PPG. (It is quite an honor being accepted in the PPG!) I would like to thank Pentax for this great honor! I would also like to thank a friend of mine, Tammy. I wouldn't have taken the shot if it wasn't for receiving a ticket to see a show at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater in Strasburg, PA.



Which brings me to the next place you should visit when touring Lancaster County. The Sight and Sound Millennium Theater is a place to see actors/actresses perform extraordinary biblical theatric productions. Live animals also perform their parts in these productions. *Warning. Do Not Forget to Bring Your Camera.* (Photos may be taken any where except inside the theater.)



I recently had the opportunity to see the Miracle of Christmas and I thought the production was absolutely amazing! When you enter the premises, you will pass a pond along the short drive to the theater. There is also a walking trail and some benches for resting, or simply enjoying the sights and sounds around you. In front of the theater there are fountains, sculptures of animals, and other photo opportunities. Once you are inside the main lobby, you will be amazed by the spacious layout of the foyer. The creative lighting gives you the feel of a tropical island paradise and the aroma of hot coffee and other tasty treats adds warmth to the festive air. (Although photos may be taken in the foyer area, the lighting is dark and it can be crowded, making tripod use impossible. If you want to take inside photos with a tripod I suggest that you ask management if you can come when it's less crowded.)

The show was very enlightening, capturing the spirit of the season. The actors, actresses, chorus, and everyone who made the production the great show that it is, all deserve a standing ovation! From the costumes, the sets, and the atmosphere, The Sight and Sound Millennium Theater productions gives you the essence of being back in time, living through the biblical times. For ticket pricing and other information, please visit http://www.sight-sound.com/.