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ComFest 2011
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Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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Posted 11 months ago # -
patient_zero
Falafel District
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My time was limited to late Friday night and all day Sunday this year due to a busy work schedule, but in that small amount of time I took several photos and savored the ComFest experience. The weather was outstanding this year, with the exception of a little rain Sunday morning that seemed to drench Jesse Henry of the Spikedrivers! :]
In late afternoon and early evening, when the color temperature becomes warmer, I like to shoot photographs. The magic moments you encounter, like kids chasing bubbles or a couple embracing to the sound of music are enhanced by the warm light. As evening turned into night on Sunday and vendors were packing up signalling an end to ComFest 2011, I wished I was here Friday and Saturday evening to capture just a few more magical moments.
My Flickr images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39706870@N08/sets/72157626935941341/
Jeffro with his moog
Renee Dion & The Liquid Crystal Project
A very wet Jesse Henry
Michael Goecke and Adam Smith, minus a drummer
Posted 11 months ago # -
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Comfest’s Hidden Gem: The Spruce Campbells
By Josh Fitzwater | June 29, 2011
Allow me to introduce you to the Spruce Campbells. If you were at Comfest both Friday and Saturday, my guess is that you were physically unable to crawl out of bed before 1 pm on Sunday and therefore missed a great find.
READ MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/comfest%E2%80%99s-hidden-gem-the-spruce-campbells
Posted 11 months ago # -
0Angle
A brewery or my kitchen or my bicycle.
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jimmaneri wrote >>
I'm very thankful for the love I got in this thread about Flypaper at comfest. Decades of doing that band and I've never gotten even one word about it's existence in The Other Paper, Alive, or any local press. Seriously, the love here made my day!Thank-YOU, Jim!
Posted 11 months ago # -
thefiercelime
the 4th Dimension
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I've never experienced any parking issues. The trick is to show early and enjoy the walk. No drama. Friday I was dropped off. Saturday we parked between first and second not too far east of high street. Sunday we parked at a meter around goodale and high. I recommend parking the furthest away on Saturday. I didn't have to sit in traffic at all. Walk half a mile (if that) jump in and roll right out of there. Free parking and I didn't waste any time looking for a spot. I figure I am going to be walking around the park all day. Whats an extra few blocks back to the car?
Posted 11 months ago # -
Rockmastermike
CORNspiracy HQ
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vespa parking is always free and easy
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TomOver
herenowbeyond.org
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It was nice to see the increase in the number of people walking, cycling, skateboarding, using scooters and motor scooters, as well as COTA.
The spectacle sparked my imagination about what the future of Columbus could be like. But it also whetted a sober and non-judgmental curiosity as to why most people in our city have yet to make such transportation choices on a regular basis.
Part of the answer may have to do with the logistics of Comfest as well as the mentality behind the festival. And yeah, sure, there were a lot of people walking and on bikes, but there was still the usual traffic jam of automobiles Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during Comfest as there tends to be during many other weekends in the Short North.
Perhaps many of us may think that traffic jams of automobiles are just an unavoidable fact of life. But is there maybe a better way ?
Posted 10 months ago # -
Core_Models
Columbus
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TomOver wrote >>
It was nice to see the increase in the number of people walking, cycling, skateboarding, using scooters and motor scooters, as well as COTA.
The spectacle sparked my imagination about what the future of Columbus could be like. But it also whetted a sober and non-judgmental curiosity as to why most people in our city have yet to make such transportation choices on a regular basis.
Part of the answer may have to do with the logistics of Comfest as well as the mentality behind the festival. And yeah, sure, there were a lot of people walking and on bikes, but there was still the usual traffic jam of automobiles Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during Comfest as there tends to be during many other weekends in the Short North.
Perhaps many of us may think that traffic jams of automobiles are just an unavoidable fact of life. But is there maybe a better way ?This deserves its own thread posted in the form of a question.
Posted 10 months ago # -
TomOver
herenowbeyond.org
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Core_Models wrote >>
TomOver wrote >>
It was nice to see the increase in the number of people walking, cycling, skateboarding, using scooters and motor scooters, as well as COTA.
The spectacle sparked my imagination about what the future of Columbus could be like. But it also whetted a sober and non-judgmental curiosity as to why most people in our city have yet to make such transportation choices on a regular basis.
Part of the answer may have to do with the logistics of Comfest as well as the mentality behind the festival. And yeah, sure, there were a lot of people walking and on bikes, but there was still the usual traffic jam of automobiles Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during Comfest as there tends to be during many other weekends in the Short North.
Perhaps many of us may think that traffic jams of automobiles are just an unavoidable fact of life. But is there maybe a better way ?This deserves its own thread posted in the form of a question.
In my mind at least, that kind of sort of seems like a compliment. So thx.
But I won't post that as it's own thread, because I'm striving to read and post on threads other folk have initiated, instead of just reading and posting on my own threads. I'm determined to keep working at engaging w/ people.
Authentic engagement with people that leads to positive results in our communities doesn't seem to come easy--at least it doesn't for me. So, I'm open to suggestions about how to go about it better.
If I take the wrong approach, I may as well be writing in a journal no one will ever read.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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jimmaneri wrote >>
I'm very thankful for the love I got in this thread about Flypaper at comfest. Decades of doing that band and I've never gotten even one word about it's existence in The Other Paper, Alive, or any local press. Seriously, the love here made my day!Would love to throw a party sometime! Hmmm urban scrawl after party? Our stage is too small... Dammit!
Posted 10 months ago # -
ladyatreides
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Anybody have more pictures to share? My friend and I were photographed about a million times the last day of the festival, and we can't find a single photo of either of us.
I for one will be having my film developed tomorrow, so I will share soon.
Posted 10 months ago # -
patient_zero
Falafel District
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What were you and your friend wearing (or not wearing) Sunday? I was all over the park that day, if you don't find it here http://www.flickr.com/photos/39706870@N08/sets/72157626935941341/ you may find it in the Flickr 2011 ComFest grouping http://www.flickr.com/groups/comfest2011/ .
Tim Perdue has a lot of good photos from the weekend, maybe you'll see some on the sight. There are only 19 members in this grouping right now, so feel free to submit some photos. I hope your getting photo CDs with your film!
I like shooting with this beast when I shoot film:
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