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Ever have one of those days where you're dying to write something but nothing interesting has happened, or you just can't collect your thoughts enough to get them all out. That has been happening a lot.
Anyhow, our fieldtrip was tiresome. But I love venturing out into the world with my fellow photo friends. Only downfall though is with a group of photographers chances are if you see something worth taking a picture of, someone else in the group has already got it. I don't like that. I know that chances are, even though it might essentially be the same shot, it might be from a different view. *shurg* Whateve.

So basically my highlight of the trip was Rayko and it's fantasical 1940's photo machine. I love those things so much and as soon as I'm rich (yes you heard me right) that is one of the first thing's I'm buying. Shoot.

By the way I am totally not kissing Breandan's head.

Here are my favorites, I have 3 because it's a draw. So deal. (My favorite favorite is at the top)





You can see the rest on my flickr page at www.flickr.com/jesbeach

The real choices

After having a chance to look through these a little better as well as the help of Jesse we were able to get a better handle on what works and what doesn't. Here we go.
Chinese New Year Parade-San Francisco February 7th, 2009

Two parade participants watch the sky as balloons are released


Preparation to be a part of the dragon


Brightly colored coats and ornaments await


Girls of the Spring Valley Science School participate in a fan dance during the Chinese New Year Parade

Chinese New Year Parade 2009

Parade volunteer catches a glimpse of the camera while waiting for the parade to start.

As some of you know, I recently have started (in collaboration with some other awesome people) the A500 Photographers club. Our first outing was to the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco. This parade is one of the top 10 in the WORLD to see! I took this time to shoot for the event assignment and it was amazing, and fantastic. I think the best part was how excited Val was to be there. If you get a chance you should check out her photos of the parade because they are much better than mine. I'm perfectly comfortable with saying that because I know my strong points are not shooting events. But Val on the other hand was on fire! She was IN the parade shooting, up in everyone's business. So fabulous. I haven't had a lot of time lately to give to the A500 but it is off to such a great start and it's such a great way to make new friends and learn new things. I'll keep you posted for our next trip!





Gavin Newsom expresses his feelings to friends



These people like to march and play instruments