Countdown to one of my favorite events of the year…
Skaneateles High School senior Erin Callahan gets scooped up by her cousin, Rory, after jumping into Skaneateles Lake at Clift Park Sunday with the rest of the graduating class of 2011. Lauren Long / The Post-Standard
We have been busy busy busy this weekend covering high school graduations! Skaneateles High School is one of my favorites. Each year the students run for the lake as soon as the ceremony is finished and jump, flip, cannonball into the cool water for tradition’s sake. I went for a different angle this year, wading out into the shoulder deep water. (I don’t ever remember it being this deep!) Here’s a VIDEO of the actual jump if you’re interested.
Many in New York, and across the country for that matter, had something to celebrate today after a NY Senate vote legalized same-sex marriage in New York State. It’s historic occasions like this for which I’m in the habit of visiting Newseum to see how newspapers shared the news. I like seeing the size and placement of photos, headlines and general design, among other things.
Here are a few of interest:
The New York Times – New York Daily News – The Post-Standard – Albany Times Union – Washington Post – San Francisco Chronicle
Annalise Forbes, 3, of Syracuse, holds a sign with her mom, Rebecca Forbes, during a rally Saturday outside First English Lutheran Church to celebrate marriage equality in New York State. At left is her other mom, Kate Forbes. Lauren Long / The Post-Standard
More from today’s rally here on Syracuse.com
I have to admit I’m a bit of a breaking news junkie… I’m often asked what sort of things I cover for the newspaper, and breaking news – accidents, fire, severe weather – is certainly on the list, along with high school, college and minor league sports; portraits; politics; and general event coverage. We’ve had quite the wet spring this year, which means plenty of rain and flooding shots. But tonight was something a little different. The sky let loose just as we were headed home from dinner with some friends, and then LIT UP with such a spectacular display of lightning I was glued to the window with my camera all the way home. The truth is, I’ve often thought it would be cool to be a storm chaser, and tonight I got a tiny little taste of it!
