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Category Archives: Photography
Day 827 “A Stone of Hope”
On my quick visit to Washington, DC I had the opportunity to spend a few moments at the MLK monument. Being this was the anniversary of his assassination these words move me deeply! I tried to relay that message in my editing process. I hope you like it.
Thank You! Community Leadership Awards from the FBI Director and Speakeasy Stage Company.
I recognize most of you know nothing about me outside of my photography blog so I wanted to take a moment through this post to share with you a few photos from two events held last Friday April 4th. I received two Community Leadership Awards: one in Washington DC from the Director of the FBI and the other here in Boston from The Speakeasy Stage Company. Additionally I wanted to say thank you! Your “follow”, “view”, “like” and comments on my photography blog have helped me continue to try and be creative with how I do my day-job, helping people in need. I started this blog as a project but now it’s become something entirely different… it’s become a moment of meaning. Knowing I may give one person a twinkling of joy each day has brought me many moments of delight.
Day 826 “2014 Boston Flower Show” The Series Photo V. Last of the Series
Day 825 “2014 Boston Flower Show” The Series Photo IV
Day 824 “2014 Boston Flower Show” The Series Photo III
Day 823 “2014 Boston Flower Show” The Series Photo II
Day 822 “2014 Boston Flower Show” The Series
2014 Boston Flower Show, Its always funny to see the expression on someones face when they see a 6’4” 300 lbs. black guy walking around the show with his little camera. They always have the same comments …“You must really like flowers” and “nice camera, you must get some great pictures”. I always have the same answer “No, I like taking pictures of flowers” and “My camera phone can do the same thing but my hands are to big and they shake so I use this camera”. And always the same response “Really?”.
I have to be honest thought this year the show was not that impressive. I usually attend a few times just to make sure I didn’t miss anything but this time I stayed around 90 min and that may have been too long. It seemed like more commercial vendors were taking up the space. When I first started attending a few years ago it was 50/50 now its 80/20 commercial. Just my observation.
I’m not sure how many photos I’m going to post but here’s the first. I know, I usually “title” my flower shot but in this series I’m going to forgo titles. (I may go back later and title them all but for now…no). I hope you enjoy what I decide to post.
Thanks again for checking in.
Day 821 Last of The “Safer is S.E.X.Y” Series, Photo VI
I hate to do it but this is the last photo of the S.E.X.Y. series. Next up, photos from the Boston Flower Show. Since I wanted to go out with a bang, I chose one of the most energetic ladies I met during the event. When I first walked in she was trying to get the people in the room pumped up and sharing some real knowledge about respecting your body. She was funny and bold and her facial expressions had me thinking I was among “Happy people”.
After her pep talk she asked the ladies in the room to get up and strut their stuff. Those ladies walking around the room doing their thing is what really made me take my camera out of the bag.
Her expression in this photo says to me… “See Me? You Better Recognize…I’m beautiful, I’m sexy and that lame game you’re pushing at me needs to chill!” Like Shea Rose’s song, I’m The Sh..t!!
Blessing to all of you that have taken the time out of your busy day to follow this series. I just ask you to remember, “Safer is SEXY”.
Day 820 “Safer is S.E.X.Y” The Series, Photo V
The incredible Shea Rose! I really didn’t know much about her or her music until the S.E.X.Y event. See, I’m that old school music lover and maybe a little bit of that “Gangster Rap” guy but to me a lot of this new music sounds like they are singing nursery rhymes. Really, I’m just not that hip!
When I was told Ms. Rose would be performing in support of the S.E.X.Y event I expected she would “superstar” it by coming in near the end, perform one or two songs and get out quickly. To my surprise, she was there for the entire show! The power of her presence amplified the spirit of everyone in the room, especially the younger ladies.
When she took the stage the room lit up with her energy. She focused on you as if were the only one in the room. I saw this happen time and time again with everyone she engaged. If you didn’t feel her words you didn’t have a soul. She moved me enough that I purchased her CD and I haven’t stopped listening to it since.
I hope this photo shows a little of the beauty and love we received from her that evening. Should you want to learn more about her music and charity work, check out her website at http://www.shearose.com
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