Sunday, June 1, 2008

Olympic Trials Banner + Photo Terrorism


I had stopped my bike under a tree in the shade and grabbed my camera out of my bag and began fiddling with some settings. Tires came to a grinding halt in front of me. 

Security Guard Douche: Hey, are you gonna take pictures?
Me: Um yeah, I was about to. Why not?
Douche: You can't.
Me: Why not?
Douche: It's not allowed
Me: Why not?
Douche: They don't want people taking pictures of it. 
Me: Why not? Wait... What if I cross the street and shoot from there?
Douche: I can't do anything about it.
Me: Alright.
I put my camera back in my bag and the security guard left. -- I then got my camera back out, clicked off a few frames, rolled down the street to the corner, shot a wide shot and left, waving at the security guard as he drove by again. The banner is about 260 x 60 feet and will be lit up tonight with lights that animate the flow of water on the building. 

Today's Random Image

"I know this is considered second base, but this is my starting hold."