Yesterday I was out for a run and saw about 25 giant mirrored boxes in a circle on the sand. Turns out it wasa big action and adventure sport photography exhibit sponsored by Red Bull that is visiting our beach for the next week.
So tonight we got some folks together and went to check it out.
There were some truly amazing photos down there. All the images are on the website I linked if you want to see them. It is tough to pick a favorite because there were so many I loved but there is one of three kayakers at the top of Victoria Falls in Zambia that is one of the most breathtaking things I've ever seen. The photographer is Desre Pickers from South Africa and I think she's my new idol. From her bio:
I believe that if you want to get an image that no one else can get or has thought of, you need to be willing to do what no one else is willing to do; even if it means hanging off the back of a Jet Ski, swimming down rapids, or balancing on the top of Victoria Falls. The harder you work for an image, the more rewarding the result will be. Following this advice as best I can has given me my favorite shots.
The exhibit is only showing in three cities so far-Aspen, here and Portland. In Aspen it was set up in the snow, here it was obviously on the beach and in Portland they are setting up in the city. I love the idea of creating art space in unexpected places. And I'll admit, tonight I am fantasizing a little bit about being a sport photographer...what a killer way to pay the bills...
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really though, I don't know anyone that looks cuter with four chins than me. :)
O! I am sooo excited to check these out tomorrow! The idea of illuminated photography on the beach makes me wish I had a boy to walk down and browse the art with in the middle of the night! SEXY.
whatever, if i had a boy with me he might get tired of hearing me say i had a crush on every single hot photographer in the guide book. I have like 35 new artists with websites to keep me busy...
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