Tonight was exiting as one of my friends and mentors premiered one of her projects here in San Francisco. It was also my first time going to a Photography Gallery. As an amateur photographer going to this event was extremely humbling and encouraging, the Gallery was packed with talent which humbled me in knowing I have a lot to learn, but it also gave me the ideas to work on and build specific photo projects. Looking around and looking at all the great pictures gives me something to dream about, to one day hope that I’ll be able to show my work in a gallery. The Gallery hosted and showed my friend Stella, artist John Mann and Anthony Marchetti, combined they formed a theme of Geography. Stella showed her “Family Spaces” series displaying her still life shots, Anthony Marchetti showed his “Apartment For Rent” series displaying a unique twist of empty apartments before their available for “Rent” and John Mann displayed his “Folded in Place” shots using pieces of maps in abstract ways. These three photographers all showed their unique individual series, combined to show a great story of “Geography.”
The experience going to my first Gallery Showing is one that I will never forget! Being able to support other photographers give me the hope that one day I’ll be in their shoes; celebrating, showing and being proud of the work I have accomplished. One of the biggest things I have learned from art is being able to inspire others. Looking around at the gallery tonight, looking at Stella’s friends showing their support, showing how proud they are of her, looking at other photographers examine each shot, describing what they like and the joy of accomplishment is something that will push me everyday to learn, try, fail and hopefully succeed. This feeling is something like a drug; an addiction of wanting it every minute of every day, having it and wanting it again, to never being content with just 1.
The gallery will be held at the Rayko Gallery until 1/18/10 so if you’re in the City come in and support these artists and expose yourself to some unique “Places.”
425 Third Street
San Francisco, Ca 94107
Mon: Closed
Tues-Thurs: 10:00am-10:00pm
Fri-Sun: 10:00am-8:00pm
-ML
As a sports fan I have gone to many different events, but for the most part, I tend to watch the more common American sports like Baseball, Football and Basketball. For the past couple of years and since becoming an avid Golfer, I’ve grown to love PGA events. In regards to attending these sporting events I tend to spend my money on an event I want to go and that I’m accustomed to.
Tonight for the first time, I was lucky enough to watch my first professional NHL Hockey game. One of my Best friends got a job with the San Jose Sharks a couple of months ago and invited my wife and I to watch tonight’s game. The match was between the San Jose Sharks and the Dallas Stars. Being a sports fan and living in the Bay Area, I do have some basic knowledge of the sport; I’ve never really gotten into it and was pleasantly surprised how I felt when I walked into the arena and when the puck dropped for the first time. I can recall this feeling just like the first time I watched Joe Montana at my first Football game, Mark McGuire at my first Baseball game and more recently watching Phil Mickelson/Tiger Woods for the first time. I knew some of the better-known players on the Sharks and had general knowledge on how the sport is played, so I wasn’t totally lost. As the game went on and the two teams battled for the win, they got into some heated fistfights and played super fast. During all this action I looked over to my wife and noticed how much fun she was having. The one great thing about Hockey that has over all other sports is the fast non-stop pace that keeps every spectator on the edge of their seats.
The game itself had two scores for both teams and was pushed into Overtime when a winner couldn’t be declared at the end of regulation. Overtime was intense as both teams tried to end the game with a score; both teams couldn’t close the game, which resulted into an Overtime Shootout. During the Shootout both teams were given 3 chances to score 1 on 1 with the opposing teams goalie. As exciting as the game already was, the Overtime Shootout ended in a 1-1 tie and was pushed to an even more heart pounding sudden death Shootout where each team takes turns 1 on 1 until a team scores and the other team couldn’t answer back. Unfortunately this Shoot out last 7 rounds and resulted with Dallas scoring and San Jose not being able to answer back.
As you can see not being a Hockey fan I was able to get into the game with Passion. As much as I didn’t know a lot about Hockey or the Sharks I was able to appreciate the nature of the game and root for a hometown team. My wife who rarely watches sports let alone get into it, absolutely loved the match and can’t wait to go back. I’m very appreciated how much it means to be able to take my wife to a sporting event where she stands up more than me cheers as loud as me. Tonight, even for the 2 ½ hours I was at the game, I’m very happy to be considered a fan of HOCKEY. THANKS K!
-ML
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