Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk
By Regenia Brabham
20 Jul 2009
On Saturday July 18th, 30,000 people from around the world gathered to participate in the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk. When fellow JPGer Martin Morris told me about it, I was a bit hesitant to join. I live in the Middle Georgia area and I must admit I am not a big fan of Macon. There are people around the world with much more beautiful scenery than Macon could ever offer. The time of the walk was scheduled for 5:00 p.m. which is an awful time for light and the heat is at its peak. I mentioned the walk to a few fellow camera club members and friends and we decided that we were up to the challenge.
Our walk started out at our famous Rose Hill cemetery and continued along a few of the historic streets in downtown Macon. Rosehill is a very old cemetery covered in beautiful stone works. Several famous people are buried there and it is a huge photography attraction. Many workshops are held there throughout the year. Macon's downtown streets are covered with beautiful homes that only the south can offer. Those beautiful columns and verandas that grace the streets with laid back southern style. Flowers and trees invite you into the immaculate yards. They encourage you to kick off your shoes and visit awhile. We all finished our walk and gathered at Zaxbys in downtown Macon. It was a lot of fun gathering after the walk and talking about photography and of course, JPG.
I had a blast!!! There is nothing like shooting with friends to liven up any occasion. And despite the light, I think I pulled off some pretty good shots. I had forgotten that scenics were not quite my style anyway. It is those up close and personal shots that I love. So finding a shade tree and shooting flowers felt so natural to me. And the return to Rosehill at 7:00 made all the difference in the light. I look forward to next year's walk and the friends I will meet there in a new city.
Thank you Martin for thinking about me.
18 responses
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Michael Adams gave props (20 Jul 2009):
Well i missed the one this year but last years was a blast!
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Martin E. Morris gave props (20 Jul 2009):
Get's my vote just for mentioning me in the same story as Scott Kelby.I am so pleased you enjoyed it and hope it brings you some success.Maybe one day I will get to do one of these photowalks for myself!!!
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Michael Ball gave props (20 Jul 2009):
It sounds like you had a great time! The photos are fantastic, as is the essay!! My vote for sure!!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (20 Jul 2009):
Great story and photo collection Regenia... I am glad you had a wonderful time on your photo walk.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (20 Jul 2009):
I forgot to say that I voted.
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Ann Reece gave props (20 Jul 2009):
How interesting, I enjoyed reading your story. Do they have those photo walks everywhere and if so how do we find out about them? I like your photos that you took on the walk : ) You got my vote!
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Litz Go gave props (20 Jul 2009):
my vote,Reg! a very good project. I'm curious the same as Ann.
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eithne mythen gave props (21 Jul 2009):
Glad you enjoyed, it's a great idea, lovely shots..
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Regenia Brabham added a link (21 Jul 2009):
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John Linton gave props (21 Jul 2009):
Hell YEAH! Rad!
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dp * gave props (21 Jul 2009):
Very RAD, Regenia! dp
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Trish Meyer said (22 Jul 2009):
Wonderful concept! I had not heard of it, but following the link, discovered that many people throughout Australia have participated.
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Lori D'Ambrosio gave props (31 Jul 2009):
You have my vote. I love all of the shots you published. Nice work, interesting story
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Ron LaFond gave props (1 Aug 2009):
Great story, Regenia. I wonder if there's anything like that in Westminster? I vote "Yeah!" R
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Jeffrey DeCristofaro said (3 Aug 2009):
I was part of the Photowalk this year in Asheville, NC, and one of my photos from that walk is in the "Ant's Eye View" category. Great essay, by the way!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (9 Aug 2009):
The most important thing I have learned since being bitten by the photography bug is that there is always something to shoot. It may not be spectacular, but Nature is at work everywhere. Each location has its own unique flavor. Macon has some beautiful sites and sights. You captured them beautifully. Fabulous story!! voting
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Karen Roberts gave props (27 Aug 2009):
VOTED yes! Loved this feature! How much fun I bet it was! You are so amazing at how much you accomplish!
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Joy B gave props (20 Sep 2009):
I vote yes!
