Deb wrote: > I also dig the athletic person in front > of the windmills at Essex. This could have been a > typical touristy shot of a buddy with the windmill, > but as it is, it's truly unique.
The story of that photo. I was touring Essex together with a friend of mine and I had just taken a few typical tourist shots. I was thinking to leave the windmill, when a young girl arrived, together with her mother. As soon as the girl saw the windmill, she probably got the idea to mimic it, and did a twirl. Too quick and too unexpected, so I was unable to take a shot. However, I thought it was too nice a picture to miss it, hence I asked the girl (and his mum, of course) for a kind replay, promising them an enlargement. I was lucky, since Hannah (the girl) was a young dancer from Scotland, not shy and already accustomed to play in public and she agreed to be my subject for a couple of pictures. Of course, once back home to Italy, I chose the best picture and I mailed her an enlargement. I believe both she and me were quite happy with that picture. > The kite gallery is > really inspiring for me, especially frames 2, 5, 7, > 10, and 11. We have two kite festivals on South Padre > Island during the year, and I think one is coming up. Over here, that event usually takes place in April each year. There are also more kite festivals here and there in Italy, but IMO this is by the best one, since the place is so good both for the wind and the location for nice photos. As a bonus, it's just a few Kms from my home. Bye, Dario Bonazza -------------------------------- http://www.dariobonazza.com
