What to do with house of limited space full of children with limited patience…A parade!
Last week while visiting family, my cousin suggested that we hit the Parade on Park Avenue. Wanting to hone my parade photojournalism skills — as Macy’s is just 11 short months away — I jumped at the chance. So my mom, sister and children headed to the Avenue.
Battle of the Bands.
When the poster says Parade of Bands that’s LITERALLY what it meant. A parade of two bands.
This was my first foray into mixed-media parade coverage. Can you feel the excitement??
Our twitterpated crew quelled pre-parade boredom/anticipation by trying to bean cars with acorns. As luck would have it, we were planted under an acorn tree, or you might know it by its more common name, an oak.
The Gallery.
We didn’t wait long…First up was the Band of the Hour from the University of Miami.
What is that Bird's name?
He’s an Ibis, I know that.
We all became U of M fans for the moment.
Now here it is ~ hold on to something…My first foray into parade video coverage. It’s mercifully short.
Then came the fighting Wisconsin Badger Band.
On Wisconsin...
As the band high-stepped in front of us. I juggled attempts at still-photography with video. You can tell by the amazing results…I failed miserably. At least you get to hear that great fight song.
What can I say? Those purty white stockings and black shoes mesmerized me.
High-stepping..Badgers.
This gets a little crazy….
Just listening to that song, don’t you want to run to the fridge for a hunk of Velveeta?
And for my best shot of the day…
See I can hold the camera steady.
As a matter of fact, those talented cheerleaders did an amazing feat right before our very eyes. Which I of course missed, because I was trying to get my camera out to take a photograph of their trick ~ which I missed.
Maybe I was trying to do a little more than I could do that sunny day at the parade? Or my B.F.A. in Video/Cinema has grown a bit rusty (like oilcan rusty). Or I just didn’t think this would work. Whatever the reason ~ now with video capabilities ~ the sky’s the limit with my Parade documentary.
Next stop is St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah. Or maybe the Williamsburg, Brooklyn Valentine’s Day Parade? Yes. that will be my next stop. Looks perfect. Most definitely.
On to Brooklyn or any parade in between. Please let me know of any parades that are “can’t miss” so I can completely annihilate any chance of you ever wanting to view it again.
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