The Kentucky Derby is a giant Mardi Gras, but instead of serving ‘hurricanes’ it’s mint juleps, and instead of crazy masks it’s crazy hats. But all the drunkenness, beads exchanging, and adult akwardness is ever-present*.
Sometimes having a second job in photography is cool. If I don’t go back to Chuch Hill Downs for a horse race again, I won’t be sad. On the other hand, if you’re into ‘people watching’ as a spectator sport then this is jackpot gold friend.
*My vantage point was from the infield seating/populous and is a statement from what I saw occuring in that small portion of the total event. But I definitely saw some crazy things coming from the grandstands…
5 May 2009 at 9:47 am
i am jealous, my friend.
the derby has always been something i’d like to get to. i’d like to hear more of your experience there. although i’m sure it has to be better if it wasn’t raining.
“stay thirsty, my friends”