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Boston hardly needs my introduction. I've visited on many occasions, but taken photos on a relatively few. Note to self: take more panoramas in Boston.
You've been to Paris, Texas. Now, come and visit Cancun, Massachussets. Strolling down Huntington Avenue on a Christmas shopping day I - ever so briefly - could forget about the frightful weather and enjoy the delights of a warm cancun day by this travel promo truck. I hope you can, too.
Cancun, Massachussetts
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It took three days to accomplish it, but in the end I was allowed to take a panorama inside the Prudential Center , courtesy of Boston Properies . Sadly, I was not allowed to do it while the place is busy, but trust me: it gets pretty crowded.
It was a challenging shoot, on the account of not being able to pick the optimal time, and so the outside was super bright making for an extreme-contrast-situation, and the fact that I only had a few minute break to get it done.
I hope, nevertheless, you get the awesomeness of the glass roof and skyscrapers visible through them pierced by the oversized xmas ornaments.<br /><br />A rather effective way of turning an otherwise quite ordinary mall into a memorable visit.
Prudential Center
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Today World Wide Panorama : Transportation has gone online. Within the framework of the event, people all around the world have taken panoramic photos of some transportation-related subject.
Here, I am reviving the battery in my '71 Valiant. Notice how much more packed the Mercedes engine is.
The Weatherheads from Seattle have been really nice, and let me put a soundbite of their song (currently offline) by the pano.
World Wide Panorama : Tranportation
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Too bad the puppeteer doesn't get to see the expressions on the faces of his captive audience. At the very heart of any performance of Professor Horn's Punch and Judy Show is getting the children envolved. Mr. Mark Walker does this incredibly well, as evident on the little faces.
Professor Horn's Punch & Judy Show
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Street performers have my outmost respect. Jord "Jayrodin" Peck, performing at the 2006 annual Fells Point Festival drew quite a crowd. Though a little rough around the edges still, Jayrodin is a promising young talent, but then again, what do I know, you ask. Nada.
One Man Band
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Jugband music is fun for all ages. But did you know that there's a Jug Band Music Society? Get your fill through an exhaustive list of jug bands here.
The All New Genetically Altered Jug Band
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Whether on rollerskates or off, these girls will sing and dance in style. Baltimore style, that is. What that is, you ask. Well, you came to the right place to find out, because that's exactly what Honfest is all about.
Hampden Charm School Cheerleaders
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Absolut beauties. At least they would think so, if they cared. But clearly, this bunch is above that, and that's the very essence that will keep them in style for years to come. Even if only on the Hamden streets of Baltimore.
Best Hon Contestants
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I hear it from the tip of your tongue: "You cant't start them young enough". But, actually, you can. Here you're looking at the teenage group of contenders in the 'Honette' category, but there's also one for the weenie ones, under the title 'Lil' Miss Hon'. They came on a bit too early for me to make it, but then again - could I have taken any more? I think 'YES' . . .
Best Honette Contestants
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Both Fifi and the Frog are the brain children of AVAM, the American Visionary Arts Museum, who host Kinetic Sculpture Race in Baltimore (hitting the decade mark soon!).
Fifi and the Frog
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How is this not a match made in heaven: Dr. Seuss meets wacky kinetic sculpting? Complete with green eggs and ham, accompanied by both Thing 1, Thing 2and Sam I Am - brilliant, indeed.
Will it go?
Oh yes it can!
In the mud
and in the sand,
in the water,
across the land
Powered by green eggs and ham!
- from the 2006 Spectators' Guide
And to Think that I Saw It on Pratt Street
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This one was nowhere near as obvious to me as Thing 1 and 2, which should be a clear indicator to you of my level of intelligence. Let me put it this way: I kept remarking to myself: "nice bulls". You would think the horns ought to have been sufficient clues. I need to do more Bible reading perhaps, and am anxiously awaiting the panoramic version to come out . . .
2 Goats Meet on a Bridge
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It really has two heads, you just have to take my word for it ;^)
While you cannot see the other head, you do get a peek at the Hillbilly House.
Two-Headed Dragon
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Here it is, Christmas again. I am nowhere with decorating our house yet, but we Baltimoreans are lucky: 34th Street does it for us. We can always take the kids and the guests to see the miraculous creations there. The Hubcap Christmas Tree never tires, nor fails to amaze.
Hubcap Christmas Tree
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The namesake event of Honfest is the Best Hon Contest. Although the Best Honette and the Miss Lil' Hon pageants which precede the crowning gets everyone in the mood, it is this contest which brings the roars. Easy to see why.
Best Hon Contest
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One of the hottest spots at Honfest is the Beuty Parlour where Hons and wannabees of all ages can get their beehives on. Complete with pink flamingos and other mandatory Baltimore kitsch. They will swear that what Austin Powers really says is 'Oh, Beehive'.
Beehive Beauty Parlour
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More relevant to the store they performed in front of than to Honfest itself, the Dragon Caravan belly dancers nevertheless added a great colorspot to the event.
Belly Dancers
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The best Baltimore festival whose spirit has not been extinguished by too much commercial involvement. And so the prices are still just right: a buck to paint a little clay man or kiss a big white one; but for a quarter you get to take your photo with a punk. Now that, my friend, is money well spent.
SoWeBo Sidewalks - Kiss-a-Punk
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SoWeBo Sidewalks - Paint A Little Man
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Yardsale
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You might think it's all trash. But i came away with a baseball hat, a messenger bag, two zip disks and some tapes of cake, r.e.m. and the meat puppets. All for the very low price of $15.75. Yeah, baby.
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Accordion Man
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I thought he would have deserved a crowd. It's a shame i only could record thirty seconds of his playing. As is the fact that i recognized most of the songs he played - sure am showing my age.
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What can I say? They like lights. They like lights a lot. But here you can also see three sets of trains running around, one of which actually enters the living room off the porch before it comes out to complete its loop.
Merry Chrismas!
Miracle of Lights on 34th Street
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Artscape is America's largest free public arts festival held annualy in Baltimore Maryland. It 'features continuous musical performances by local, regional, and national talent on four outdoor stages, indoor and outdoor visual arts exhibitions, film, theater, the Artists' Market with crafts and works of art for sale, opera, dance, fashion, street theater and special activities geared towards children.' - artscape.org
Impromptu breakdance performance on Mt. Royal Avenue. I think the facial expressions tell the story.
Breakdancers
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Fells Point under water in the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel.
Hurricane Isabel (Boy on Bike)
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Hurricane Isabel (Cars Under Water)
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