I’m still adjusting to the new camera. I got it in part to post pictures here, and am finding that, while photographing, I often have an eye for trying to include everything in the view, more the panorama, rather than singling out a good close up. Given th amount of space for photos here, it shrinks things that looked better in the original photo.

How’s the new camera working out for you?

Anhinga, I’m sure you’re right, I haven’t lived until attempting cartwheels while dodging cowpatties, but in my case it might be a near-death experience. I’ll bet you and Jules, err, El Presidente, were both the stars of the show.

LB, it isn’t too loud and you know what–I’m going to try and remember to send you an email next year, to let you know. There are quite a few spectators, most cycling through just to watch their own kids, and it is a fun show.

I hope those grumps don’t get their way. It looks like a good time for all involved (though I would possibly bring a pair of ear plugs).

Alright… confession time. My name is Julian and I’m a band geek. [crowd yells back, "hi julian"] : )

In fact I was the head of the band geeks. My senior year I was voted by my band geek peers to be President of the band. Of course being Mexican in a very predominantly white school, many of my peers called me (what else but?…) El Presidente. : )

Anyway, loved the pics and nice to see you putting that cool new camera of yours to use.

And you’re right… it’s just one day. C’mon people, lighten up a little.

Those flag jugglers are usually called “Color Guard” these days.

I didn’t even know this event existed (I live nearer Park St.) Looks like not many others did, either. If it had been better advertised I would have gone!