One of the highlights of my weekend (Apart from the whole Imaginary Internet Friends becoming Real Life Friends deelio) was participating in the Shutter Sisters Photo Walk.
A ginormous group of women converged in the lobby of the hotel on Saturday afternoon in anticipation of walking throughout San Francisco and shooting photos. We were to split off into smaller groups and when Karen asked, “Who is coming with me?” I may or may not have shoved someone to the ground elbowed my way to the front because, well, it was Karen.
I had had the good fortune of having a few conversations with her and she is someone who exudes grace and charm, wit and wisdom, confidence and beauty. Those of you who have met her know exactly what I am talking about.
We stepped outside into the FRIGID weather. I am not even kidding. Everyone who was there will tell you that IT WAS COLD. Bossy looked at me in my sleeveless top and asked me why I was not wearing a jacket. I threw out my clutch response from the weekend: “I’m from Canada”.
(Side note: Upon returning to the car from Thursday’s impromptu photo walk in some random alley (If you know the name, tell me!), a girl asked us if the 22nd Street bus was coming. My response was a shrug and a statement that, “I’m from Canada”. That statement served me well all weekend long.)
The Photo Walk was everything I hoped it would be. We decided as a group to head over to China Town, and I think it was a good call.
That was in case I forgot where I was visiting.
I loved the colours in these purses.
This next photo is one of my faves, but some pretty sister’s head was in the bottom of the frame. Hence the weird crop.
I’ll stop typing and just POST SOME PHOTOS ALREADY.
Do you have a favourite (Favorite, for my American friends)?
If you want to see the rest of the photos I took, they are HERE (And public, so everyone can see them).
This trip has ignited a bit of a fire to do more travelling. To meet people, yes, but to also photograph places I have never been before. The question I keep asking myself is, “Where do I go next?“
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Wow – I love the photos! My favourites are definitely the mom/child and the streetcar.
Once you get bit by that traveling bug, it’s hard to stop. I totally heart it. I try to go somewhere at least once a year, even if it is just our annual trip at Christmas time.
I’d highly recommend Europe. I’ve seen some countries, but want to see so many more!
My next adventure is coming up in 18 days (EEEps! So close!), and I’m looking forward to all the photographic opportunities I’ll have then.
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Comment by Sharon on July 23rd, 2008 @ 7:56 pmWhere do you go next? San Diego, of course!
I like the dangling beads in the next-to-last photo.
When we lived in Canada, there were many times I only had to say apologetically, “I’m American,” and there would be understanding looks and nods all around.
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Comment by bethany actually on July 23rd, 2008 @ 8:01 pmI love the picture of the mama and the little girl. Such a sweet little moment!
Adam and I drove to Portland for a weekend recently, and we used the “We’re Canadian” probably 100 times in 3 days. It was awesome.
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Comment by Marianne on July 23rd, 2008 @ 8:31 pmI have always wanted to go to San Fransisco and these photos make me want to go EVEN more.
Great photos!
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Comment by Kami on July 23rd, 2008 @ 8:47 pmI like the picture of the hanging beads best.
I’ve always wanted to go to San Francisco (I’ve sat in their airport for an hour on layover, does that count?) and your pictures reaaaalllly make me want to go.
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Comment by hills on July 23rd, 2008 @ 8:54 pmI’ll tell you where you go next: to your photo website and create a “Travel” section. That’s where! Great shots. I love the black and white of the child and adult.
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Comment by Amanda Brown on July 23rd, 2008 @ 8:54 pmDallas! There is a ton of inspiration here! We have all kinds of exciting….overpasses. And office buildings.
Yeah, MAJOR FAIL DALLAS. MAJOR FAIL.
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Comment by slynnro on July 23rd, 2008 @ 9:15 pmMy favorite (that’s favorite with an O) is the second to the last one-very cool!
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Comment by Sarah on July 23rd, 2008 @ 9:21 pmI like the mother and child.
My favorite place is Paris, but more so because of the food, so if you love good food and lifestyle….
Here’s a blog I check for some inspiration
http://www.parisdailyphoto.com/
Jenn
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Comment by Jenn on July 23rd, 2008 @ 9:27 pmI like the street car….awesome! I also like the red chain one in your flickr album.
I think your next stop should be Ohio “The heart of it all” (no seriously that is our state theme) We could go all over downtown Cleveland and take photos. It is really cool. Or you could go to Chicago, it was totally awesome when I was there in Feb. I want to go again soon. Was going to take the girls this summer, but summer is running out.
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Comment by Heather on July 23rd, 2008 @ 9:40 pmI could give you a long list of suggestions, since it’s kind of my profession =) However, for photo purposes, I highly suggest Morocco. Just saying.
Also, I was going to comment on the “colour” and say, “you are from Canada!” then you beat me to it with “favorite.”
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Comment by Camels & Chocolate on July 23rd, 2008 @ 9:40 pmWhat a cool idea. Seeing the same place from the eyes and perspective of another… neat!
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Comment by Elizabeth on July 23rd, 2008 @ 11:56 pmMy favourite is the mommy & child one. Just stunning!
And as for where to go next … come here!! Come to beautiful New Zealand where the scenery is out-of-this-world and the people are friendly … I would LOVE to see what amazing photos you could take here. And I’d look after you real good, too!
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Comment by Hannah on July 24th, 2008 @ 3:22 amThe cable car photo is my fave. They’re all incredible. You have yourself a talent, Angella, that’s for sure.
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Comment by She Likes Purple on July 24th, 2008 @ 7:35 amyou are SO good with that camera, lady.
whatever you know you have no excuses not to come to t.o….;)
Comment by ali on July 24th, 2008 @ 8:17 amI LOVE the dangling beads. The colors are gorgeous.
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Comment by whoorl on July 24th, 2008 @ 8:31 amYou should come to Oregon, and if you do, I promise not to be really really ridiculously shy every time I am around you 
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Comment by Rhi on July 24th, 2008 @ 9:50 amGorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.
My favorite is the one of the hanging beads (necklaces? bracelets?).
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Comment by Mrs. Wilson on July 24th, 2008 @ 10:39 amBeautiful work! Really gorgeous.
Lovely meeting you this weekend, really. Stay in touch!
Comment by Chookooloonks on July 24th, 2008 @ 11:20 amI love them all, but I think I love the cable car one the best!
And also, COME TO CHICAGO!
Just not in the winter.
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Comment by Kristabella on July 24th, 2008 @ 12:33 pmI love the one of the lantern with the tassel. The movement in it makes the whole thing much more dynamic and interesting than a still shot usually is.
Also, I have that little red buddah. I keep him on the shelf below Grover!
Comment by Leah on July 24th, 2008 @ 12:36 pmGreat pics, Ange!
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Comment by karen on July 24th, 2008 @ 1:00 pmOooh I like them!
My favs are the last two though.
I bet you had a blast.
I think you should go to Greece next. I always love photos from Greece.
Comment by Kristin on July 24th, 2008 @ 1:57 pmI love all the red in these. Although I like the b/w one of the two people walking. Where will you got next? Texas has some cool stuff to take pics of, although I certainly wouldn’t come now. It’s SO HOT!! UGH!
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Comment by Elaine on July 24th, 2008 @ 1:59 pmi always say: “I’m from Texas” it answers all queries immediately 
I’m so envious, wish I had been there. Gorgeous pics, of course.
Come to Texas, we have it all
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Comment by rachel on July 24th, 2008 @ 4:53 pmMy favourite is the street car one, and New York City rocks to the nth degree.
Comment by Amanda Franks on July 25th, 2008 @ 12:19 amGreat photos! You have such talent!
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Comment by Anna on July 26th, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
Awesome photos – I loved China town, so many colors!
I think you should come to North Carolina next. Just because…
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