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07/24/2007 02:13:31 PM · #1 |
Anyone dares make this a political or right/wrong thread, I'm gonna' whap you.
;)
I never though I would see the day when I would go spend the day at a Gay Pride Festival, but in all honesty, was a day that anyone with a camera would enjoy. The crowd was an eye-opener for sure, with colors, clothing, costumes, and about everything imaginable in between. People smiling, no one camera shy, plenty of events and stage performances, and found myself reluctant to leave before it was over (had grass to cut at home - lol)
Anyway, I went there in somewhat photo journalistic mode, trying to capture the day and take someone with me, through my viewfinder, as I saw it. Kick back, smile, enjoy, giggle, be amused, and try and keep an open mind that a person's sexual preference does not make them less of a person:
(links to folder)
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07/24/2007 02:15:50 PM · #2 |
These pictures would look 1000 times better straight.
IM JOKING.
Seriously though, looks like a fun time. |
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07/24/2007 02:15:57 PM · #3 |
Wow. Looks like a very fun event. You have captured the festival spirit I think.
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07/24/2007 02:24:12 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Brad:
Kick back, smile, enjoy, giggle, be amused, and try and keep an open mind that a person's sexual preference does not make them less of a person |
nope. it just makes us awesome!
thanks for posting, Brad. i'll buy you an umbrella drink the next time i'm out your way. :) |
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07/24/2007 02:34:34 PM · #5 |
| Pride is one of my favourite events in my town as well. Looks like quite the fun crowd at yours! Great photos. :) |
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07/24/2007 02:43:15 PM · #6 |
I think the chick in the blue shirt isn't wearing a bra. |
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07/26/2007 03:36:48 PM · #7 |
I didn't go to the Festival but I went to the Parade beforehand. My gallery is here: //rkligman.smugmug.com/gallery/3187372
I'm not of that persuasion but I have to say it was a really great time. Everybody and everything felt so alive and happy. It was contagious.
The first 90 or so pics are my photos with the intent of being up close and personal. The rest of the pages are my wifes and they are more photo journal style.
On the last page is a special photo that was just a little too much to put up front so be warned.
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07/26/2007 03:41:19 PM · #8 |
DAD?!?
P.S. Great work Brad...
Originally posted by Jason_Cross:
I think the chick in the blue shirt isn't wearing a bra. |
Message edited by author 2007-07-26 15:41:36. |
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07/27/2007 01:35:56 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by JawnyRico:
DAD?!?
P.S. Great work Brad...
Originally posted by Jason_Cross:
I think the chick in the blue shirt isn't wearing a bra. |
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Ok, in that case the guy in the pink wig is wearing a bra. |
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07/27/2007 01:38:51 AM · #10 |
Dammit man, where are the Girls Kissing Girls shots!!!
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07/27/2007 01:39:41 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Dammit man, where are the Girls Kissing Girls shots!!! |
In my private collection of course.
:)
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07/27/2007 02:24:21 AM · #12 |
I'm still only half way through my parade pics (just now getting to my favorite - the Asylum of tortured souls girls uh guys uh...)
//pollarddigital.smugmug.com/gallery/3190283#175709789
ED:
Hey Rick I forgot to ask did you have protestors down on the end of the street you was on? I didn't see any in your pics and that is where they usually hang out.
@ > Brad
You're a brave soul to go in to festival for your first time... Festival can be a little more intimate and intimidating. Fun but if you haven't been in there things are quite interesting at first. The wife and I went in a few years back and ran across some strange activities.
Message edited by author 2007-07-27 02:40:02. |
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07/27/2007 02:29:28 AM · #13 |
I really wanted to go to the Parade, but had too many appointments here at the shop. One day out of two was better than none.
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07/27/2007 02:32:22 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Dammit man, where are the Girls Kissing Girls shots!!! |
I love lesbians.
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07/27/2007 02:47:05 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by NstiG8tr:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Dammit man, where are the Girls Kissing Girls shots!!! |
I love lesbians. |
So this wouldn't have been you then :)
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07/27/2007 02:54:04 AM · #16 |
that looks fun! I wonder when there is something like that around these parts (LA). I know there has to be one but when? :)
I'd love to shoot a parade! I'm a chicken when it comes to shooting random people but its kind of a given in that situation, it would be a great starter project, lol. |
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07/27/2007 03:08:05 AM · #17 |
Looks like a blast! :D
I didn't get to go to our parade, but I do have a few shots of our "drag ball" softball game in my portfolio. This is the third time I've been to it, and it just gets more fun every year. |
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07/27/2007 11:23:48 AM · #18 |
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07/27/2007 11:25:46 AM · #19 |
bring forth the lesbians, brad.
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07/27/2007 11:48:10 AM · #20 |
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07/28/2007 11:40:54 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by escapetooz:
that looks fun! I wonder when there is something like that around these parts (LA). I know there has to be one but when? :)
I'd love to shoot a parade! I'm a chicken when it comes to shooting random people but its kind of a given in that situation, it would be a great starter project, lol. |
The Los Angeles parade (West Hollywood, actually) is in early June. Long Beach is in mid May. |
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08/07/2007 09:43:06 PM · #22 |
I guess not everyone wanted to go to the parade:
Fox News Article |
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04/09/2008 12:04:27 PM · #23 |
That's why I got a call from the DA. They wanted to purchase my pictures to support the city's case. Finally, some recognition. :)
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