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Originally Posted by bjcojak
I have noticed that too. Last year we had nearly equal numbers of painting party pics, ride pics, and end of ride pics. I unfortunately didn't make it to the end of the ride to get photos. Mainly over concern that the local police would be discouraging photography at Gasworks Park. Now looking back I should have made my way to the end of the ride, but hindsight is 20/20.
I did notice the normal amounts of photogs at the parade. So I'm not sure if in the coming days we would get more photos uploaded to flickr etc. I would have figured that the Galleries would have swelled given the dismal weather Saturday and even worse weather on Sunday in the Northwest. I'm not sure, but maybe the ride has become "mainstream" and not gathering as much attention, I seemed to notice that with the Bay to Breakers, and the WNBR too.
I maybe getting to much on the soapbox, but I for one to like to cover this Ride. Its easy going, photography is encouraged and everyone knows its when and where its going to happen. I would like to think that more people would be encouraged to take photos and post them. But as my friend said "I just didn't feel right taking pictures of them as they rode by..." Seriously? Maybe that is the documentor in me, I just shoot away at what happens in front of me.
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This is one of those events that definately leans towards the exhibitionist end of the public nudity spectrum. No, its not Folsom Street Fair, but everyone knows they will be photographed. How could they not know? At Hales, they gave the girls being bodypainted more privacy this year, but you still have to walk to your bike, etc. From that point on, you will be photographed. Don't like it? Choose a nightime naked ride, or Burning Man or something. Think also about how much time and effort many put into their costumes and paint jobs. HOURS are spent on them, and do you think no one wants documentation of all that beauty? Of course they do!
So.....click away. Don't be intrusive, but don't leave your camera at home...
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