Pictures From the Revolution #N17

When Cara said she'd be going to the #N17 event, I was thrilled. There's something in my family about causing trouble and being part of the protest - from tearing down papal bulls to kicking the Redcoats out of New England - and Cara continues the tradition. Hell, even if it was just a long walk with a lot of people, it was FUN for her.

Mom was not as thrilled so I told Cara that if she gets arrested she should call me. Thankfully, that did not happen. 

I was out with some  friends from work last night when she started sending pictures. She said at one point that they were about to go on the Brooklyn Bridge so I warned her that the police arrested people en masse the last time that happened. She assured me she was with a large group from her school and that they were all sticking close to legal observers who wear green hats to be easily identified in case of trouble. 

These are the few, confusing pictures she sent, and one video. Just to show you she was there. 

Hope your feet are OK this morning, Cara. 

The Drummers

The drummers at Trinity Street, another movie made from many still shots taken in rapid succession.

Hula-Hoop Woman

At the Occupy Wall Street protest, like any other, there are often entertainers. Hula-Hoop woman was as engaging she was entertaining, involving a doze or so audience members to participate as she gyrated with the hoops to the sound of the drums behind her.

She not only asked several of the audience members to try and twirl with a single hoop themselves, but then asked them to ring her with them so she could catch them. She told them not to warn her, just to throw them when she thought the time was right - and she caught a good deal of them. 

This short video was created from several shots taken in rapid succession on my digital SLR.