paddyjoe

For the second year in a row, I volunteered to photograph the annual March of Dimes fundraiser at a local music hall. And for the second year in a row this dance group, Bush Mango, exhilarated and captivated, and in my opinion, stole the show!

Probably the most enthusiastic troup I have ever photographed, and certainly hard to keep still during the infectious drumming.












































Thanks for looking you guys, and sorry if the images are a kinda big...... .........

foosball

Those are really cool pictures, I love the colors. For some reason I really enjoy the close up of the guy pounding the drum.

bernadette

wow. so much energy & life in these pics!
bet they are thrilled with your snaps.
i can almost hear the music in your images.

looks like a really fun & colorful show to experience, too.

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bernadette

uh oh paddyjoe... image shack has restrictions on your bandwidth....
the last two pics now have a notice from image shack.

and i loved that last one of the woman in the yellow dress.
put 'em up on photobucket!

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Charlatan

Very nice... I love the kinetic energy you've managed to capture.

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paddyjoe

bernie....thanks and thanks

after the heads up they still showed up on my comp but I swapped em all the same.

Incredible show to watch. I really had to watch myself. I was kneeling so close, I almost got kicked in the head. They were laughing, so I think I was safe though.

paddyjoe

Thanks Charlie.......I think I could heat my house with the energy they were expending.

paddyjoe

Thanks man. Couple more for ya:

Chamaeleontidae

I agree, the motion is cool... Actually, it reminds me of being drunk, watching the world spin...

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bernadette

they were obviously still in your cache.
yay for taking the time to upload them elsewhere.

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Twizted

OMG! These are incredible! I love the way the action came out, you can see them move and as someone else mentioned, I can almost hear them!

I love the faces of the dancers... the smiles make it great! I think you really captured it well.

Top Notch!

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ShaniFaye

Those are some really great photos!!!!

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Fly

right on joe..........after you sent me those few.......i'm glad you made a thread for these.

all that percussion must've sounded sweet eh?

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drakers

Cool pics dude. You really capture the atmosphere during the performance. Looked like fun.

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degrawj

those pics aren't too big! that looks like an awesome event!!! i would have loved to be at that. you're pictures are great too! such vivid colors, and the way you were able to capture the movement. i think you did a great job at showing what the vibe was at the event. nice pics!

paddyjoe

Truly the one thing missing here is sounds of the drumming. It was everywhere! It really filled the hall, and the senses.

paddyjoe

Freakin riot man. Most fun I've had in a while.