Fourth. Second. First. August 22, 2021

When my name was called for the Fourth Place win for the photo walk contest, I was happy. When my name was called for the Second Place winner for the photo contest in the Street Life category, I was beaming. When my name was called for FIRST PLACE WINNER of the Architecture category, I teared up. And later, when I saw my photographs, that I took, using my camera and my eyes, displayed on the North side of the Everson Museum wall, outside at dusk, with beautiful billowy storm clouds above, I just took it all in. And of course, I photographed photos of my photographs!

I’m really glad I was able to share the evening with my mom. She’s still a force, and independent. But also tiny and frail. Her steps are slower in unfamiliar surroundings. It’s difficult for her to walk for too long of a distance. But she was there for her kid! Also, a huge thanks to my friend Jeff Sutch who really helped take care of mom at the event locations.

The Southside Stand Newspaper. Wildflowers. The Urban Video Project. The Everson Museum. The photo judges. Ashley Kang. Mike Heagerty. The Unity Band. The other photo contest winners. The weather gods that held back the rain. I thank all of them for a memorable night!

LaTrenda