Went to a Hippy Festival this weekend

[walterick]

In western Virginia near Winchester.

Where everything was norrrrrml...

1.) Nettie, my friend, and the "Sinkin' Lincoln" that got us there

2.) Nettie, dancing on Slow Sinc flash (Nikon Coolpix 885 for all)

3.) Nettie with friend (not on drugs)

4.) More normlcy (fun with slow sinc!)

[walterick]

I had fun shooting the manequin the band Trip Lizard had as part of their show...

[walterick]

Okay, all slow-sinc gags and "tripping out" jokes aside, it was a really fun time. Everyone that knows me knows I'm straight-laced as they come. I got to relax and be in nature for a couple of days, which was much appreciated after several 7-day workweeks in a row. Here's a few of the natural side of the park we were in: The Cove, VA.

And remember: only users lose drugs! LOL

1,2 &3) Scenes from a mountain hike I did
4.) An abandoned saw mill I found in the forest.

Rick

[Speed]

Okay, all slow-sinc gags and "tripping out" jokes aside, it was a really fun time. Everyone that knows me knows I'm straight-laced as they come. I got to relax and be in nature for a couple of days, which was much appreciated after several 7-day workweeks in a row. Here's a few of the natural side of the park we were in: The Cove, VA.

And remember: only users lose drugs! LOL

1,2 &3) Scenes from a mountain hike I did
4.) An abandoned saw mill I found in the forest.

Rick

Your hippie shots were a bit much for me. I guess I don't appreciate slow-sinc. :-O
Actually, I thought you got some pretty cool effects from your Coolpix.

I liked your hike photo's. Great scenics there my friend! Thanks for sharing them with us.

[Charles Hess]

Straight-laced? I didn't think that from your posts. :-) These are pretty cool, kind of psychedelic 60's look to the first bunch. I've never tried slow-sync flash...interesting effects, Rick.

[walterick]

I'm the only guy I know who never smoked anything, including cigarettes, banana peels, or whatever else you folks did in the 60's Drank for a while before and into college but since then I've been dry for .... about 7 years... wow, how time flies. Eh, I figure, who needs alcohol/drugs/excuses when you can just open up and have fun whenever you want to for no good reason than... because

Thanks for the replies, Ch and Speed!

I'll post some slow-sync flash shots of me sitting around my apartment being bored next time

Rick

[villenadecorte]

I think I feel a hangover coming on ;) These are great! I love them!
Your Hippie fest and nature ones. Two totally different subjects, awesome takes.

I really like the saw, and the shots with the band/mannequin. Very artsy.

Cheers
VillenaDeCorte

[megan]

without buyng them or getting arrested for them - or that flashbacks 20 years later! Rock on!

More seriously - I was wondering where you've been. GREAT stuff - The band shots rock. Have you sent any of the shots to them? Bet you could sell them a few....

Megan

[walterick]

I think I'll probably get a few posted on the website for this festival. Also, the band that started the whole thing said they'd post mine up if I had any keepers. Thanks for the encouragement!

Rick

[megan]

BTW, when you were on LI with your Mom, did you end up going out to the wineries on LI? Reg and I drove through there on the way to Shelter Island this weekend, and it's absolutely AMAZING!!! I was wondering if you were able to partake of the area. If not - I recommend it!

Megan