Looking through DVD images to add to my website-why not the Royal Visit 2011?
As I add images to my Zenfolio website....the memory of that assignment or project vividly comes to mind.
On this occasion Yarra Trams wanted me to capture images of the Queen on a Tram during a royal visit to Melbourne on the 26th October in 2011. Previously covering Royal Tours and visits I was immediately aware of the protocols that press, dignitaries, and officials have to abide by, it's not just turn up with a camera and shoot away! Yarra Trams were not quick off the mark arranging a royal coverage press pass and my credentials or "record" had to be verified then accepted. by the organisers. Leaving it to the last minute I would be restricted to a "spot"- not a good one and I should not move from it.
On the day I arrived at Federation Square looking for my allotted location and instantly my excitement sunk, I had a "spot" on the very furthest point from where her Majesty would walk to and align the "Royal Tram". A long wait was in order before the Royal group would appear and my anticipation was even lower that I would be able to fulfil the rather demanding brief. It would be nearly impossible to capture decent images from this location!....at this time mates are very very important and I've just spotted a good one.
Thanks to a Getty photographer a mate who had a roaming pass and a "spot" he forfeited his set spot to me and I could move up about 30 metres closer to the action , all the difference I needed. This images one featuring the tram I could present to a very happy client....see more under "People and Places in my website.
The moral...."don't burn your bridges with opposition photographers" you never know when you may need a favour.
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Let's think about what's happening all around us.....I for one do now second guess my decisions, as I'm sure many of you would too? Many lines have been lost the cost and sadness involved with so many businesses & families is unfathomable. I am sick and tired of people telling me how I'm a gullible fool for heeding the government directives...."in the end we'll all get the dreaded disease"!
So many bad vibes on social media, it's no wonder the vocal minority win in the end, so many people afraid to actually say what they think and not fearing a troll type reprisal....it's supposed to be a free country!!
