I have been shooting bands lately and I am loving it!
Slapwater is a local favorite that has been at it for 40 years. They recently asked to use one of my photos for an electronic billboard on I-64 in Hampton..
Who would say no to that??
The promoters ended up using a different photo than we intended, but as Gene and I drove home from NJ late one night, we got stuck in construction traffic, I looked up and spotted my photo larger than life on the billboard.. it was a cool feeling..
Getting this photo the next day.. well that's a whole 'nother story... after getting my shot, looking up and seeing those blue flashing lights in the rear view mirror.. I thought, "well this isn't going to be good"... but the state trooper I met was so nice. He calmly explained to me that there was no good reason to be pulled over on the interstate.. I explained "my good reason" and he repeated his mantra to which I replied "didn't you hear me? it's my first billboard..." he laughed, shook his head, and wished me a nice day.. no ticket.. The more I get into photography the more "officials" I meet.. I may have to expand my Christmas card list :).
