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Water Day
December 17, 2007Here are a couple of shots related to water and or getting wet.
Basically, I didn't know where else to group them. But they were good enough to make my Best Of list.
Enjoy...
Jason Palmer/Times Record News
Gates Richardson, dressed as Spiderman, yells at his crew Louis Wilson, Madison Holmes (back left) and Lindy Larson (front left) as their boat takes on water Tuesday morning near the finish line during the Boat Float 2007, a joint venture between 6th graders from Ben Milam Elementary, 8th graders from Barwise Jr. High and Zundy Jr. High, and Physics students from Hirschi High School.
I have photographed the Boat Float for the last couple of years... and it never gets old. Kids being kids and having a blast. Obviously, one of the best shots is when a boat tips over and the kids react to hitting the water.
This one was different though. Basically, a bunch of class clowns in superhero costume just cracking up the entire way. The entire crowd was laughing, I was laughing and the kids were having fun. It didn't matter if they fell in the water or not, this was a great shot and still makes me laugh whenever I see it.
Jason Palmer/Times Record News
Col. Jeffrey Kendall, 80th Flying Training Wing Commander at Sheppard AFB, reacts after being doused with a fire hose by his children Thursday afternoon after his final flight in a T-38C.
Anytime I am at the AFB on one of these kinds of assignments, I always look for a unique angle to the photo. That is because there are usually all three television stations (3, 6, 7) and several other newspaper photographers covering the event.
This isn't exactly one of those different shots. I knew they planned on using the hose, so it was just a matter of being in the right spot for a good reaction. And then you have to get lucky at that.
Turns out... luck was on my side. I happened to get the perfect moment where the water didn't hide his face and you could see his reaction.
Jason Palmer/Times Record News
Burkburnett coach Bill Dalke reacts after getting a cooler full of water dumped on him as his Bulldogs knocked off the Canyon Eagles 35-28 in their bi-district playoff game Friday night in Amarillo.
These are the shots that you simply have to be aware of your surroundings and what is going on. As the time was winding down in the Burk game, I happened to look over and see a few players gathered around the water cooler....
That only meant one thing. Coach was getting a bath.
I kept my distance, but made sure that I had a clear view of Coach Dalke. Their first playoff win in .like 17 years, I didn't want to miss this one. He had no idea it was coming either. Great moment.
It was pretty cold that night too, but I don't think Dalke minded a bit.
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