From My Day at Jeff Revell’s PhotoWalk DC
I’ve been trying to get a few shots up from my and Matt’s trip up to Washington DC to Jeff Revell’s (of PhotoWalkPro.com fame) PhotoWalk in the trendy Adams/Morgan neighborhood in DC, but last week’s Lighting Gear Week threw my schedule for a loop. (That’s Jeff shown above, during the walk).
I did way too much visiting with other PhotoWalkers, and way too little time shooting, and not surprisingly I really didn’t get any shots I was too happy with, but I still had a blast. PhotoWalks are a social photography event, and I enjoyed meeting and talking with the other photographers as much as I did the shooting itself, but I still found it fascinating to see what other people shot, how they saw the same scenes differently than I did, and it was humbling to see all the great shots I missed. (Here’s the link to the flickr group Jeff created for people who went on the walk).
That not withstanding, it was such a great time that the next chance I get to do a PhotoWalk, I’m definitely “in” (though I’m just going to pay a little more attention to the shooting next time. But just a little). Here’s a few shots from the day (click for larger versions):
Once again my friend, you are way too modest! Your shots kick butt! Thanks again to you and Matt for flying up and being part of the Photowalk. I know that everyone there was thrilled to have you guys around. Next time I’ll have to pay more attention to what you are shooting since I was only able to steal one of your shots.
Jeff
I did a photowalk myself and you’re right, unless you work at it, you don’t get as much shooting done as you’d expect. But, hey, they’re a lot of fun!
I just love your Blue Light shot! That is my favorite. I am originally from Annapolis and really miss seeing the DC area. Lots of character and history. Thanks for sharing!
Laurel
I know I bent your ear for too long, but hey you have a lot of interesting things that need to be heard = ) If you have a second pop over to my blog for a Dave Hillish shot I did this weekend. Hope it work out to make it in the fall.
It was inspiring to have the opportunity to walk with you, Matt, Jeff, and all the others who braved the weather, which as you know turned out great.
I love the way you distilled the micro essence of the Adams Morgan area from the rails on the bridge to the rusty door in the alley that we all visiting, thanks to your urging.
On to PhotoShop World!
Thanks again for coming.
Ina
Hi Scott,
Considering you didn’t have as much shooting time as you wanted, there’s some pretty cool shots there. I particularly like the first and last shots. Just goes to show that walk past photo opportunities every day; often times, the simplest things make the greatest photos.
I guess all the one day and week long courses out in the US are a great reason for more traveling over from the UK … well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it anyway
)
See you soon,
Glyn
Dear Scott:
As Ina B’s best friend, I have to say I’m so envious of this fabulous day- and so happy for her to enjoy it as she did. Wanna come to Manhattan?
Your picture are gorgeous and give me many ideas! On to Photoshop World (me too!)
Looks like you had a decent time Scott. Over at the Digital Photography Show, they also talked about photo walks and one they held while in Vegas. At our ocal photo club, we do monthly photo walks too, but in keeping with the idea behind it, we call them “Walk-abouts”. I actually shared an article on my blog a few weeks ago that I wrote highlighting the key aspects to think about in planning a successful photo walk. If you’d like to share it with your viewers, feel free to do so. (Or they can reference it directly at my blog).
The link to the post is here Planning a Photo Walk
and the article is linked off that post here Photo walk Planer
The look of the “Eat Place” sign had me wondering about the history of what I thought appeared to be a place that had seen better days decades ago, and was shocked to find that that the place opened a mere 13 years ago ( http://www.cashionseatplace.com ).
DC is nice, but it’s such a new place (can’t be older than 300 years!); for a change of pace the next time you have a free month or two, come to Kyoto for a photo walk. We might be able to cover 1% of the most interesting places in that time
(Kyoto celebrated its 1,200th anniversary a dozen or so years ago)
Hi Scott! Awesome photography as always. My question is, how do you get that effect on your blog when one clicks on the pics and the background darkens and the picture “pops” out? I love that effect and have been looking for away to incorporate it on my own blog but have had no luck so far.