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p.1 #1 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

I was in the Bay Area over the week-end and took the opportunity to shoot the parade. It was wild and alot of fun.
I shot with a D200 and mainly the 105 AF/DC 2.0 set to aperture priority f3.2, rear focus set at f2, ISO 400. Shutter speeds bounced around 1000-4000sec. A 17-55 2.8 was used for the wides. Shot around 350 images with around 80 keepers. These are from jpg, yet shot raw+jpg.

Resizing has taken its toll but the originals are tight.

Relax and enjoy the parade!

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Jul 03, 2009 at 06:25 PM

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4,5,6.

Jul 03, 2009 at 06:26 PM

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7,8,9.

Jul 03, 2009 at 06:28 PM

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Jul 03, 2009 at 06:29 PM

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Jul 03, 2009 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #6 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

That is one parade that is unlike any other.

A real "eye opening" event if you have never seen one in person.

Always memorable and fun.

Truly a SF original.

Full of characters, costumes, good "party" spirit, humor and sometimes politics.

One of the things that I think really separates this from many parades is the way the people IN the parade are having a great time. That becomes infectious and then the audience/viewers get with it too. Makes for a very festive atmosphere regardless of sexual orientation. I have seen tourists, grandmothers, kids, and adults of all kinds enjoy watching this parade. And sometimes overheard comments like: "That would never be seen in Topeka!" or "I have NEVER!!!"

Thanks for posting these, brought a laugh and smile to my face.

Jul 03, 2009 at 06:40 PM

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p.1 #7 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

Bob, this looks like too much fun .... it would be interesting to see more of the banners they were displaying. Your set is a good tool for mind opening. Let's hope it works for everyone

Regards,
Sorin

Jul 03, 2009 at 08:25 PM

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p.1 #8 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

No "Soap on a Rope" costumes??

Good stuff!

Jul 03, 2009 at 09:48 PM

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p.1 #9 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

You just got to love they colors. Great job of capturing the energy, and fun.

Jul 03, 2009 at 11:48 PM

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p.1 #10 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

I enjoy the costumes, and I have no objection to sexual preferences, but I can see where the origin of the term "queer" came from. Some of them are definitely queer to the point of hilarity.

Jul 04, 2009 at 01:13 AM

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p.1 #11 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

Very nice pictures, captured the colors and expression very well. I love it.

Jul 05, 2009 at 02:24 AM

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p.1 #12 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

oh man... that hot pink bike is soooo awesome!!! haha. always wanted to go to one of these parades. lovefest is a blast too!!

great colors captured. without that... photos of pride parades would do no justice to the actual event. well done : )

Jul 05, 2009 at 02:29 AM

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p.1 #13 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

+1 to Steady

Jul 05, 2009 at 04:18 AM


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