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Archive 2009 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09

  
 
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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!

1,2,3.



Jul 03, 2009 at 01:25 PM
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p.1 #2 · 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 01:40 PM
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p.1 #3 · 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 03:25 PM
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p.1 #4 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09


No "Soap on a Rope" costumes??

Good stuff!



Jul 03, 2009 at 04:48 PM
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p.1 #5 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09


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


Jul 03, 2009 at 06:48 PM
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p.1 #6 · 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 03, 2009 at 08:13 PM
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p.1 #7 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09


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


Jul 04, 2009 at 09:24 PM
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p.1 #8 · 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 04, 2009 at 09:29 PM
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p.1 #9 · SF Gay Pride Parade 09


+1 to Steady


Jul 04, 2009 at 11:18 PM





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