Posted September 3, 200816 yr John McCain made a stop at the Ervin J. Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio this past Friday as part of his "Road to the Convention" tour, the rally in Dayton was particularly of interest due to the fact that it was to be where McCain would announce his choice for running mate: Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. Thanks to Jayson of Cincy Images for advice on bringing the camera in, I really appreciate that! Despite the signs boasting "No cameras with detachable lenses," the TSA didn't mind my 70-200mm. I originally walked up to the arena with just a point and shoot, saw lots of people get their DSLR's in, and thought "what the hell, its worth a try." I stuffed my 40d, 50mm, and 70-200mm in one bag and was let in. Nutter Center was packed and I couldn't find a seat, so I wandered about before giving up my standing position to an old woman, eventually a security guard was nice enough to let me go down the stairs to the floor. Here are some photos: -This news crew came all the way from the Twin Cities. Not everyone came to support the Senator: McCain didn't speak much, but Palin's remarks were great. Personally I am a fan of McCain and think Palin was a good choice for his running mate. Thanks for taking the time to view the photographs!
September 3, 200816 yr A reporter I know said John McCain looks much younger and lively in person. I find it hard to believe.
September 3, 200816 yr Well done Ronny. I wish I had my 70-200mm 2.8 lens when I went to the Obama rally several months ago. I had only brought my 18-200mm lens and it didn't handle the zoom and low light well at all. Your risk payed off, some of those are first class.
September 3, 200816 yr Good to see you got in Ronny! I always find these images humorous. It's like when a president speaks at a rally, convention or somewhere, and there are these massive backdrops that basically remind everyone what the dialogue is about. Give me the days of dull blue curtains :)
September 3, 200816 yr Well the photos were good. Not sure I like the subject matter too much, though...
September 3, 200816 yr Nice set of photos. That's a very diverse crowd. No wait, the black guy is a photographer. Never mind. Still, great pictures of an historic day!
September 3, 200816 yr LOL, I didn't realize how "white" the crowd was until you pointed it out. I think you are right, the lone black guy was a photographer.
September 3, 200816 yr LOL, I didn't realize how "white" the crowd was until you pointed it out. That's the first thing I noticed. But anyway, fantastic shots! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 3, 200816 yr Nutter Noun Brit & NZ slang an insane person Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2004, 2006 Coincidence??
September 3, 200816 yr Nutter Noun Brit & NZ slang an insane person Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2004, 2006 Coincidence?? That makes no sense..
September 4, 200816 yr Thank you for the replies everyone, I'm glad you guys liked the quality. I had to shoot at 1600 ISO the whole time, thanks for CS3 :D Seicer, that sign cracked me up too, they had a bunch of those up completely blocking some peoples view.
September 4, 200816 yr What black guy? I didn't see one. I have seen that much white since J.C. Penney had their big white sales back in the 80s. You can always tell the Secret Service guys. They're the ones with the blank stares. I've covered a few events where the president or secretary of state or other cabinet people were the attraction. At some of the more recent ones I've taken photographs and wandered all over the room and watched as a couple of guys in suits trained their eyes on me and followed me around. The only thing that got them "off" of me is when I chatted with a local police captain I knew at an event in Westlake. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 4, 200816 yr What black guy? I didn't see one. I have seen that much white since J.C. Penney had their big white sales back in the 80s. LOL, you have to look closely, he almost looks like he was photoshopped in the photo. He is behind McCain in this shot. Classic expression...
September 4, 200816 yr The quality of your pics is really amazing. In a more diverse America, a mostly white RNC GOP has tried to boost minority outreach, but setbacks have negated efforts Delegates at the Republican National Convention applaud Tuesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. updated 4:16 a.m. ET, Thurs., Sept. 4, 2008 ST. PAUL, Minn. - Organizers conceived of this convention as a means to inspire, but some African American Republicans have found the Xcel Energy Center depressing this week. Everywhere they look, they see evidence of what they consider one of their party's biggest shortcomings. As the country rapidly diversifies, Republicans are presenting a convention that is almost entirely white. Only 36 of the 2,380 delegates seated on the convention floor are black, the lowest number since the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies began tracking diversity at political conventions 40 years ago. Each night, the overwhelmingly white audience watches a series of white politicians step to the lectern — a visual reminder that no black Republican has served as a governor, U.S. senator or U.S. House member in the Hold up! I found another black person in the crowd.
September 4, 200816 yr http://www.mcflash.4000loavesanhour.com/galleries/mccain/bin/images/large/IMG_3034.jpg That makes three!
September 4, 200816 yr ^ Not sure, it looks like a mic is in his hands. I say he is a reporter and not there on his own will.
September 4, 200816 yr don't just be glad you got your camera inside, be glad you left in good health. look what happened to this guy the very next time mccain-palin got together in st. paul --- owwch! that ain't windex!!! :-o
September 4, 200816 yr Glad to see that is spreading around. That is a Kentucky Kernel photographer who was arrested for photographing the event and for being part of the whole vandalism-spree (even though he didn't commit any vandalism). the ACLU has already contacted him and other wrongfully detained persons for a possible lawsuit against the city -- which is well deserved. I know those people, and they still haven't received their car keys, camera or gear back. It was "confiscated" with no promise of return.
September 5, 200816 yr don't just be glad you got your camera inside, be glad you left in good health. look what happened to this guy the very next time mccain-palin got together in st. paul --- owwch! that ain't windex!!! :-o That is quite a turn compared to the love the authorities showed in Denver. I'm so glad I didn't go to the Klu Klux Klan rally RNC!
September 5, 200816 yr don't just be glad you got your camera inside, be glad you left in good health. look what happened to this guy the very next time mccain-palin got together in st. paul --- owwch! that ain't windex!!! :-o That is quite a turn compared to the love the authorities showed in Denver. I'm so glad I didn't go to the Klu Klux Klan rally RNC! WHat's all this have to do with the OP?
September 7, 200816 yr Great quality photos, thanks for documenting the event. If McCain/Palin goes on to win, this will be the moment the tide changed in their favor.
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