Ease On, Ease On Down the Road
Joelle said around mid-afternoon on October 2, 2007
So, AIDS Walk was on Sunday. I wasn’t sure if I was even going to make it out of bed to get to the Walk. Truth be told, my back was not playing nicely and I was having trouble getting up and down, let alone walking over three miles. But, it’s AIDS Walk and I figured even if I hobbled and took 3 hours, I was going to do it! And, of course, I did… in about an hour. Just like Lenscrafters.
It was really an interesting time. I walked the first mile behind two drag queens so that was entertaining. There were also dogs all over the place so I was having a great time with them, snapping photos. I also took lots of shots of the crowd. I should have the majority of them posted in the next day or two. Mostly I took about 300 shots of a bunch of crap with a dozen or so gems in there somewhere. Just like a real photographer.
Honestly, I think I may have a knack for photographing pets. My “people work” isn’t all that and there are only so many hibiscus you can take photos of… but dogs? Dogs rule. And for some reason… I don’t know, I seem to get good animal shots, better than normal. Unless I’m just getting better with my Nikon all around. Who knows?
I think it’s time to start investigating new lenses…
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I think part of being a good photographer (or a good artist, really) is the ability to see into the life of things. While I find your pictures of flowers (and yourself!) pretty, I agree that there’s something extra in your pet photos. (Or maybe I’m just biased, ;p but I don’t think so!)
from Southern California
Glad you made it! This was my first walk and I had to drag me butt out of bed and drive the hour down there but I managed (got extremely lost of course).
I swore I saw you while walking, and I probably did...I was walking with the Imperiall Court and two of them were in drag, hehe.
I love the dog shot!
That is an awesome dog shot, dude. Go with it. And hey, YAY FOR YOU for walking even with your back being a twitmonkey!
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
@Alicia: Why didn’t you say anything? Omg! I was totally right behind them.
I have photos… hell, you may be in some. hahaha! I was just all about getting to the Otter Pops…
@slackmistress: Thanks.
Maybe I should have Daisy model for me. hehe!
@Deltus: Thanks! It was all fine once I got going, fortunately.
Sounds like you’re starting to find your photographer’s groove! I think most photographers have one type of photography they are better at than the rest. I can’t do portraits or people photos to save my life, so I stick to what I can do. Your animal photos are great
from Southern California
Haha, I nearly lost the group at the Otter Pops.
Sorry I didn’t say anything...I was still trying to wake up and afraid I’d get separated from my friend and the others (I don’t do too well in large groups like that so stick to my comfort area).
The one in purple was having issues with his boobs and we kept joking about having to adjust them ‘cause they were drooping, hehe.
I hope I’m not in any shots...I was dressed for comfort, definitely not style, lol.
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
@Alicia: you and me both. When you said, “I thought I saw you” my first thought was, “OH MY GOD, I’m sure I was a vision.” haha! Mmmm… otter pops.
@geeky: Thanks, dude! Your nature shots are gorgeous. Especially the butterflies.