Stanley Avenue Street Party 2012

Highlight: A chance to met the neighbours and let them know what  a lovely family we are...

Lowlight:  Kyle throwing a tantrum in front of whole street; becoming known as the looney with the camera

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Our street was having it's own party for the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations and in the hands of one of the most organised women on the block. The road closure was cleared, tables, chairs, food, a band, face painting, a raffle, prizes, bouncy castles, an entertainer, games and even a visit from the Mayoress had been arranged and over 200 tickets sold in less than a month and when rain threatened enough marquees to cover all the kids had been blagged. I was asked to take some photos for the local rag.

Tech Spec: When you take photos for a living, it is a temptation to skimp a bit on equipment when doing freebies - especially if it is raining, but it was a mistake. I left the house with one camera and a standard lens but was sooner pining for the long lens and wide angle. There were some great shots to be had and only the rain kept me from annoying all my neighbours by cheerily popping off a flash in their faces every time they opened their mouths for a jam sandwich.