Winter Solstice

Ok, I've been to a bunch of events in Toronto, and want to offer the people putting these shows on some much needed advice.
GET A STAGE!
This was the 20th Annual Festival of Lights in Kensington Market. Now, if you happen to be 8 foot tall, then hey, no problem, you get a great view of the action.
But if your short, like me, or even average height, like everyone else, you can't see much of anything.
To take this shot, I had to stick my camera on a tripod, hold it above my head, and hope that the autofocus and timer worked together to get a shot.
Seriously, whats wrong with putting the performers on a stage, so eveyone from the second row back can also see the action!!

oh well....