Saturday, April 24, 2010
March of Dimes 2010
Woke up at 5:15am this morning and drove downtown - yawn. The rain was not to bad on the way down there - I don't think I needed to turn my lights on though due to the ridiculous amounts of lightning. Gave the parking garage lady my "vendor pass" and parked the car. Took the elevator up to the top level and stood there for a while watching everyone run around like fools getting wet. Then I made the horrible decision of walking before I looked - 8" of water soiled my shoes and socks, you fool! At least I thought ahead this morning and brought an extra pair of shoes, socks, and shorts to change into after!
March of Dimes 2010 - really already?! It does not seem like a full year since the last time I covered this event, nor does the weather feel the same. High 50s and rain. Luckily it was not that heavy from 8:00-9:30 and by then I had what I needed and was able to head home. I got some decent shots for the time of day and weather. I had three main goals - Starting line front shot, starting/finish rear shot, and random kids pictures before the event. I think I covered that decently! Hopefully one of the shots will be used in an upcoming AJC along with some March of Dimes print material.
Fun times again this year even though it was wet. Glad to see so many people show up even in the rain for a good cause!
The kid above stopped me and ask if I would please take his picture, sure! I love his fake/excited smile haha! Behind him is Harry Douglas, the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver. He attended the event last year as well and is a pretty nice guy.
-Matt
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Almost Perfect Weather
Monday, April 19, 2010
Weekend Update!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Fences
A play, who my age enjoys plays? For some reason the last few plays I have seen I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The play of the night was Fences by August Wilson, the production was required for my TPS class and was put on by the University. I even stuck around for the Q&A after – of course I get extra for staying but that’s besides the point – which I enjoyed hearing the actors point of view. It’s interesting to hear how they get into their specific rolls and the transformation they go through to be able to step into their act – wither they agree with their character or not.
Looking forward to expanding my views on the world through others by attending more plays in the months to come!
Sorry for the iPhone picture, they wouldn’t let me bring my camera in. I was going to try to get another picture for today but I thought this event was great and decided to toss it up anyway. The picture is of the house that the entire story takes place around - Troys house.
Other then the play tonight the day was fairly boring. Went to class this morning, washed the car, randomly fell asleep…good stuff!
-Matt
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tinker Time
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Pollen 1 Matt 0
Well it's been 8 days since I cut the grass so I figured it was time
Monday, April 12, 2010
Soft Noses
As many of you know we live out in the boonies - well not to far out there but we do get the breeze on a warm summer day from the freshly cleaned chicken coops yummm. Well we have been out here going on four years now and the majority of the time we drive home I talk about pulling over and petting a horse or two. Today was the day! Well that was the plan at least.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Beautiful Day!
What a nice day today! High 70's and low humidity, doesn't get more comfortable than that. Jess started out the morning on the hammock soaking in some rays with a James Patterson book - I think I may have gotten her hooked on his books, oops!