https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJbruYN9usUD9efjhHhupOMBT8cBRrb-i3lB4OsJYqRjxvkCrKHcG4o4qAcRLYpB3V7TAgwrD_k9fimwZ4idKZeD7ddHhJ8SiZ0Hvh2_8CXFIXOS52Jp4Cw_k4XrF7qzKWz9hhIBSc2Q/w753-h214/IMG_0696+0697+ready.jpg All I want to do is take pictures: Halifax Skatepark

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Halifax Skatepark

When wedding season starts to loom on the horizon, I like to get my camera out and log some hours. Weddings are all about anticipating the moment: knowing what's going to happen one minute ahead of time. On bright, sunny Saturdays in Halifax, there is no better place to work that groove than the Halifax Commons Skatepark. I do this once a year or so. It's a relaxing day with a perfectly good excuse to get out in the sun. 

First, some shots from previous years...

 2004


 2007                                                       2010

 April 14 was my day this year, so off I went, camera packed and spring fever on my mind.
This guy was easy. Focus on the bright orange fire hydrant... and wait.


 A little watching and a little more patience and...




 And finally, find a not-so-comfy seat on the pavement, some bright red graffiti with a brilliant blue sky, and a jeans-and-sneakers-clad teenage boy who doesn't even notice you panning your camera to his every move, waiting for just the right moment.


Huzzah! Perfect!

No comments: