New Year. New Hobby

So just prior to the snowpocalypse of 2008 I decided to make a purchase. I did the research, talked to a friend who's a  semi-pro, and made the purchase.  I've entered the world of digital photography.  Canon Rebel XSi + lenses + gear has been delivered.  Starting Friday I am taking classes. 

I've often looked at the few folks @ the cons I attend who lurk with cameras wondering about them. It's a dual edge sword; it seems to afford you some anonymity in crowd, acting as a shield of sorts to some forms of social scrutiny. On the other hand, most of the people I engage with despire being photographed so.. we shall see.

I think the happy compromise for me will be faceless moments captured in time.

- people's shoe covered feet at conferences (actually I don't have a shoe/foot fetish but I was trying to think what could I photograph that would not offend... oh look! it's  HD and Valsmith talking with Window.. and all you see are feet in a nightclub..)

- people's tattoos (another rarely discussed obsession of mine)

Of course the perrfect harmony that awaits these combination (like resse peanut butter cups) is shoes in rollerskates and tattoo.. namely.. DERBY.  Season Opener, January 24th!