Today was the Old Coots Antique Tractor Pull in Medway. In between sessions I got to swing by for a few photos in the extreme heat.
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the dailypic 3258 yr9 336 New England Songwriter Retreat
I have spent (and as I write this still am here) the day in Connecticut at Ellis Paul’s New England Songwriter Retreat. I am here photographing it, my son Dan is here as a participant. It is inspiring to be around so much pure, natural talent. There is music everywhere I turn. Classes, breakout sessions, people sitting in a corner working on songs. I wish I could add to the sound of it all, but I will leave that to Dan, I will let my photos join it all.
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the dailypic 3252 yr9 330 The Medway Police Chase
Last night was the 1st Annual Medway Police Chase 5K. A charity race to benefit the Medway Police Association. Over 200 people, kids ran a mile, then a 5K for all ages, in the dark through the street. I got to get up in a cherry picker at the starting line, then chased the runners for photos along the course in an ATV. Awesome time, can’t wait until the next one.
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the dailypic 3248 yr9 326 Reflective Mill
I am going to let this stand alone, no explanation. I like it.
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the dailypic 3242 yr9 320 Shove Me
I photographed Soul Asylum at Pinz in Kingston, MA tonight. Just a great show, by one of my favorite alt rock bands. They sounded superb. Pinz just keeps bringing in these bands you have to see, perfect place for an up-close and personal show – and I am not just saying that because my photos are all over there website. Check them out.
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the dailypic 3233 yr9 311 Choate’s Ducks
The ducks at the park.
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the dailypic 3216 yr9 294 Lyra’s Big Day
I met Lyra a few months back at a Bernese Mountain Dog ‘meet up in’ Charlestown. She is a sweet, small, 9 year old berner, who Josie liked and even posed for a photo with. A while back one of her ‘people’ contacted me for a photo session. A few days ago we made the plan for this morning and had a quick phone call to go over some details. Turned out this was more than a photo session, it was going to be a proposal. So early this morning at Choate Park, Lyra, Michelle, Ben and I took some photos, when we got to the big tree Ben surprised Michelle with a ring and Lyra’s park adventure got even better. It was an honor to capture this part of their story. Congratulations to all of them.
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the dailypic 3214 yr9 292 Medway Baseball
I stopped by the last inning of the Tondorf 11 year olds Championship game, Medway v. Hopkinton, Medway had a rally going but could not pull out the win. Great season though.
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the dailypic 3202 yr9 280 Katie and Devin
Katie and Devin got married today in Medway. It was the perfect day for a wedding. From the first look in your beautiful space to my new friend Lulu in her tutu, with the ideal wedding playlist and your ranger-led ceremony, thank you for letting me be part of it all.
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the dailypic 3186 yr9 2615 BostRun2NY Starting Line
A few weeks back I told you about Davina who is running from Boston to NY to bring awareness and raise money for cancer. Well, today was the day, starting line was the arch at the Boston Harbor Hotel, Davina, her husband, a few camera crews and reports and me met up a little before 7 am and off she went. Not before being interviewed and getting some photos. Then I caught up with her again when she passed through Hopkinton, stopping to say hello to some local supporters at the Boston Marathon starting line. Day one is complete, and now she heads west. Good luck Davina and safe travels. If anyone wants to know more about her mission or even better, donate – let’s help her reach her goal, click here for all her information.
Click here to see WCVB’s story on her, I only get in the way of their cameras for a few seconds.
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the dailypic 3181 yr9 259 Blue Over Boston
Last night I joined a Photo Walk in Boston led by Don Toothacher of Hunt’s Photo in Melrose. I have organized my own walks in the past, but this was my first joining a different group. Twelve photographers from all over New England met at the State House, walked Beacon Hill and ended on top of a building overlooking the Common at Blue Hour. It was a great time, I tried techniques I know, but tend to avoid these days. I brought out some other lenses I do not use as much, just had fun with the opportunity and meet some great people on a gorgeous night. Now I need to figure out which ones to add to the gallery. If you have any interest in joining me on a photo walk – I have some local (to me) locations I am considering over the summer, drop me a note here.
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the dailypic 3179 yr9 257 The Bird
The bird.
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