Sunday, November 23 , 2008
These past couple of weekends have not been going my way. It has been freezing to say the least and raining cats and dogs. All in all, I still had to get out there and find my nontraditional community. This past Sunday, I went to a site where skateboarders, skaters, bmx and scooter riders come together to show off what they made of. It was about 29 degrees outside and some of them were just in hoodies, while others were just in their short sleeves. I on the other hand was layered up, I had on two pairs of pants, three shirts, a hoodie, my scarf, my coat, and a hat, and I was still cold. Usually, when I am shooting I do not wear gloves because they tend to get in the way, but on this occasion that had to change; I couldn’t feel my fingers. A few minutes later, with gloves and all, I was back in the same situation. I gave up and decided to just let my hands go numb; the things we must do for art. Even, though my hands were in so much pain, I really did not feel it until I was done shooting. These guys kept me entertained. Not only with there tricks on their wheels but also with their personalities. I cannot wait until I go back again, which would be this upcoming weekend. Let’s see what else they have in store for me.
These shots are just fantastic. Not only does it give a sense of community but overall the pictures look professional and artistic.
I have to say, your shots have been some of my favorites thus far. You did a great job of capturing the movement of the skaters. Your photos are almost like a freeze frame from a movie; they’re just great. Look forward to seeing your final project!
I agree with previous the comments. The sacrifice you’ve taken to get the photos definitely shows within your work. It’s also nice to hear that you’re having fun despite the fact your hands are suffering in the process. I would tough it out for one more week and give it what you can. Look forward to seeing the new pics