WFTDA West Region Sun Delay
Delayed by the sun…
The final two bouts of the WFTDA West Region Playoffs were postponed by an hour, because the sunlight interfered with the skaters’ ability to skate. Sporting events have been delayed and canceled for many weather related incidents, but I have never photographed one postponed by sunlight. When it happened Sunday, everyone was happy (and everybody was laughing), except for me. I love natural light and the players at the Craneway Pavillion in Richmond, California appeared regal.
When the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) postponed the final until 7:00, many photographers began using off camera strobes and on camera flashes repeatedly. Since I have photo-sensitivity, I am easily disturbed by strobe lights. The strobes bounced off Craneway’s tall windows, white walls and reflective derby surface adding to the strobe effect. Fortunately, I captured magical light before games.
I have yet to process several hundred game images from the weekend.
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Edit Tuesday (I have noticed on my mobile device, my photo slideshow is difficult to access, so here is the link.)
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:-)!
It was amazing… almost ready to post my next blog post. You can find some of my photos as I continue posting to a photo gallery collection at http://bryanfarley.photoshelter.com/gallery-collection/WFTDA-2012-West-Region/C0000S6mlPiHUlVo