Parker Field

Friday night I had the honor of shooting the naming of the football field at South Carroll High School. The field is now known as Parker Field. Ken Parker started the football program at the school in the 1960's and coached at the school for over 25 years.

I never played for him, but enjoyed covering him for the local newspaper. He was a straight shooter and his players were loyal to him. This was obovious Friday night by the number who showed up to support their former coach.

His wife has always been his biggest supporter and was a big part of the special night. She was a long time cheerleader coach for the Cavaliers.

It was good to be at the event, but it let's me know my age, as I remembered most of the players from shooting them in the 70's, 80's and 90's.

About 25, maybe 30 years ago I showed up to cover a basketball game at the school and was wearing a blue sweater and she asked how could I wear that to the school. South Carroll's biggest oppoent at that time was Westminster and their colors were blue and white. Friday night I made sure I wore a gold sweater.

Oh did I mention it rained Friday night. I just didn't get wet, I was soaked when I got home. It was hard to shoot pictures half way through the ceremoney because of the rain.

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Fall Rain

I know that a day like today in the Maryland area, the first thoughts are to stay dry and warm.

For me it was to grab an umbrella and the camera. When I took the dog for a walk this morning I could see some possible images. Around noon I put the camera on a tripod and out I went.

The fall colors on a sunny day and always pretty, but I find the colors in the rain interesting. The drops on flowers, drops hanging from leaves, the leaves on the ground and even the neighbor's driveway.

So keep the camera handy, even in bad weather there are images to capture.

Fall Festival

On Saturdays, we like to do family outings and last week was no different as we attended Mount Airy Fall Festival.
I used to have to shoot the event for a newspaper I used to work for. It was great to take in the event and not have a deadline.
You may be wondering, what did he have to shot at a festival?
First and foremost are images of family members. It is a great chance to shoot children enjoying themselves, plus at times a look of surprises.
At the festival I shot images of things I saw, that maybe others didn't see. The street is reflected in Christmas balls on a tree, chrome of a motorcycle and a fish in a bowl. Speaking of reflections, there was a man playing dulcimer and he was reflected in a store window. It was a good exercise in seeing images.