Occupy DC – Day of Action

This past wednesday was far and away the most significant action in the DC OWS movement to date. Thousands from around the country came to march all over DC. Roads were blocked, cops were everywhere, and there was a distinct feeling that all present were apart of something historical.

Non-stop rain did not seem to slow anyone down. I was there from the start at around 10:30 to the last action which ended around 9:30 pm on the steps of the supreme court (I will post those photos later.) If nothing else, the operatives in this movement are tireless and dont seem bothered by a little rain and cold.

Hope that shows in the photos.

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The Occupation gets Serious

Yesterday was a turning point for the Occupy DC movement. It was the first large scale police intervention at the camp, and the first time the police tore down a structure.

I was lucky enough to get downtown in time to see the action. Watching the last protestors hold onto the structure was incredible as it was sad to see the structure torn down.

I don’t think this will be enough to slow down the Occupiers.

You can see the Washington Post story on the event here.

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Black Friday (Afternoon)

The second part of my Black Friday was spent with the Occupiers in McPherson Square. Up until now I have been focusing on getting consistent, pop-up-studio style images. I decided to mix it up and shoot some environmental portraits.

Other Occupy Posts:  Here, and Here 

The pictured occupiers were nice enough to let me photograph then in and around their tents. The tarps created a very interesting light that is a bit hard to describe.

Enjoy!

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Black Friday (Morning)

As is tradition for me, I spent my Black Friday taking photos. Check out my series of images from Black Friday of yesteryear.

My morning was spent at best-buy. I was there around dawn, and it seemed as though the major rush had ended, likely because of the midnight doorbusters many retailers are doing now.

Many people were not interested in having there photo taken, but I was able to convince a few shoppers.

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Plastic Snow

This past weekend, a friend and I made a trip to Lynchburg, Virginia, home of Liberty University. We did not go for the education, rather the Snowflex complex they have built atop a mountain facing the campus. It is the only facility in the US.

Snowflex is a snow alternative. It is basically one big, white, wet hairbrush you slide down. The sensation of riding snowflex is impossible to describe, but I can say that it is very fun, and very unpleasant to fall on.

Given the regional climate of VA, Snowflex is a great option. I will be going back very soon.

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G-Eazy, Mod Sun, and Shwayze at Rock and Roll Hotel

My good friend and incredible rapper G-Eazy is now on a nation wide tour with Shwayze. Last night they were in my native D.C. and I was lucky enough to get V.I.P access to photograph the shenanigans.

For you first time IsntABloggers, check out my previous posts featuring G-Eazy, Here and Here.

Enjoy!

 

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