Friday, May 1, 2009

vancouver music vibe 2


ok, the 'story' seemed more interesting yesterday than it does today, but here goes.

i met Marrett and his friends in stanley park while i was shooting video of their "drum circle". i guess of group of 10 or so souls get together on sundays to lay down the beat from their african drums, called djembes. Marrett noticed me filming, and asked if he could get a dvd of the shoot.

so we finally met up yesterday to pass along the disc, and he brought his animal pal, Othello (all 160 lbs of him). i immediately thought of a portrait of the 2 of them, with his drum, down on the beach. but i wanted to shoot it after sunset, using flash etc etc, so i thought i'd shoot it next fall (as i'm heading back to the prairies). Marrett was game, but then we thought, why not try something right now/might fluke out. so he hustled home and got his djembes, and i went for the canon. we met half way / i saw the bench and the tree shadow. 5 minutes later, i had my shot. it might be a winner. well........ i like it at least..........

eventually, i will post the drum circle video.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Both pictures are very good butI think the first one appeals to me more.cw

Anonymous said...

Definitely a winner Doug--I think it is probably one of the best photos you have taken this past year. (Just an unprofessional opinion , but mine, nevertheless).Congratulations. on that.

douglas e. walker said...

thxs, i didn't think this type of shot would catch your eye / i'm glad that it did!

Anonymous said...

This kind of a shot, along with a story, is what really gives a feel for the city.There is a very fine vibe here!PH

douglas e. walker said...

thank you for your comment PH! i know sometimes you are simply speachless..

here is hoping i can find that 'prairie' vibe in the next 4 months or so.

Anonymous said...

I said that I thought the music picture was the best one yet this year but on thinking back, those garden and flower pictures were great--so I will just say in this category this picture is the best! Mom

douglas e. walker said...

it's all good. glad you like the shots in all categories ....

Anonymous said...

Wow! That is some good picture taking mister! Thanks for the incredible photos. They are really amazing to look at...the lighting, the shadows, the subjects :) Okay I had to say that. marrett

rainstorm said...

I love the shadows !

Anonymous said...

Great shots of Marret by the
way, looks like a really interesting guy too.