RNC in Tampa Catching Up

Finally have a little downtime to put up a few images from this week.  Spent the week in Tampa for the Republican National Convention working for UPI.  It was a lot of work but really fun.  Made a lot of pictures and worked with a great team.  Here are a few from the first day and a half or so.  Oh and be sure to follow me on twitter @matthealeyphoto and instagram @matthfoto  and check back here for more updates.

Delegate from Pennsylvania at RNC welcome party.  Copyright 2012 UPI

Guest of alternate delegate from Louisiana at RNC Welcome Party in Tampa.  Copyright 2012 UPI

Rally and protest against the RNC in Tampa.  Copyright 2012 UPI

Workers on lunch break watching the protesters opposed to the RNC march through the streets of Tampa.  Copyright 2012 UPI

Code Pink protester with a hand puppet during March Against RNC in Tampa.  Copyright 2012 Matthew Healey

Opening prayer of the RNC in Tampa.  Copyright 2012 UPI

Waiting, lots of waiting.  RNC Tampa.

Just Bust A Move

I photographed tryouts for the Boston Celtics Dance Team this past Saturday.  Hundreds of young women vie for the privilege to dance with the squad on the parquet at the TD Garden during Celtics home games.  Pretty intense try-outs in which the dancers must learn a routine and then perform it in front of a panel of judges and then they find out immediately if they get to move on to the next round.

(062610  Waltham, MA) Dancer Nicole DiBitetto of Boston, stretches out while watching try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) A group of dancers work on a routine during try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) Dancers Jacquelyn McDonough (top) and Laura Karukas both of South Boston stretch during a break in try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) Dancer Kathryn O'Connell of Boston, applies some fresh make-up during a break in try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) Judges for the Boston Celtics Dancers try-outs from left Millie Wilson, Stacey Pauly, and John Peters watch a dancer try out during second round at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

Celtics

I just wanted to put something different up here. So here is a pic from the last Celtics game I shot. Good game against the Lakers. Celtics lost but it was close.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown (12) goes for a dunk as Celtics players Kendrick Perkins (43), Kevin Garnett (5) and Ray Allen (20) look on in the second half at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on January 31, 2010. The Lakers defeated the Celtics 90-89. UPI/Matthew Healey

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Gas up the truck!

The hand of newly elected U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) points out from behind the podium during his victory speech at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). UPI/Matthew Healey

"Gas up the truck!" That was the chant of the night at the Scott Brown election night party. A reference to Scott Brown's green pick-up truck featured in the Republican U.S. Senate candidates' advertisements. Quite a crowd and quite an upset. Sometimes covering politics is even better than covering sports. Here are a few photos from the night with a slant towards the crowd.

A Scott Brown supporter dressed as Uncle Sam awaits the election night party for U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown (R-MA) at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). UPI/Matthew Healey

A Scott Brown supporter watches a band play at the election night party for U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown (R-MA) at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). UPI/Matthew Healey

Dylan Benson (R) seventeen-years-old of Gloucester, MA sings along with his father George Benson (C) during the party leading up the victory speech by U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown (R-MA) at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). UPI/Matthew Healey

A Scott Brown supporter holds up his phone to the photographer to show off the front page of The Drudge Report which shows U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown (R-MA) ahead in the election returns during the election night party for the candidate at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). UPI/Matthew Healey

A Scott Brown supporter watches a band play at the election night party for U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown (R-MA) at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). UPI/Matthew Healey

Scott Brown supporters celebrate after learning that the Republican candidate has defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) at the election night party for Brown at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. UPI/Matthew Healey

Newly elected U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) wipes confetti out of his hair after giving a victory speech at the Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 2010. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat which was left empty after the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). UPI/Matthew Healey

Old school

I picked up a 'new' camera this summer. It is a 1950 Czechoslovakian Flexoret. It is a TLR that shoots medium format film. Up until this point my only foray into the world of medium format was with a holga. They can be fun but there is just too much guessing for my tastes. The flexoret gives full manual control but has no light meter so you need one with you. Anyway I put two rolls through it and $60 dollars later (processing - eesh) I have my results. Here are a few that I liked.

Real Rhode Island clam bake.

The clam bake master.

Maine.

Some football

Just thought I would put up some pics. Not much to say. Hope you enjoy.

New England Patriots Randy Moss has a ball swatted from him by Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on September 27, 2009. UPI/Matthew Healey

New England Patriots running back Fred Taylor (21) is crushed by the Atlanta Falcons defense during a run at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on September 27, 2009. UPI/Matthew Healey

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason (85) rolls on his head after a 20-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on October 4, 2009. Mason was injured on the play and the Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-21. UPI/Matthew Healey

Reveah Beach

Spent some quality time at Revere Beach the past few days. Hadn't been there in ages and have to say it looked nice. Nice and clean, groomed sand. Nice crowd for a weekday. I was shooting a sand castle contest and was asked to shoot a feature at the beach too. Came across these guys. Hope you enjoy.

(071509 Revere, MA) Revere residents Anthony Spagnolo (L) and Paul Fresco (R) have a chess match while Robert Malerba (C) looks on under an umbrella on the sea wall at Revere Beach.

Scenes from the Seekonk Speedway

Had the privileged of photographing the Boston Pops Fireworks spectacular at the Hatch Shell over the weekend. I got to cover the rehearsal on Friday and the big show on Saturday. Sunday Christine and I ended up checking out the Thrill Show at the Seekonk Speedway. It was an awesome weekend. Hope you enjoy.

'I AM PROVIDENCE'

Came across this um 'art installation' when I was making my coffee run this morning. Went home, drank a half gallon of coffee and decided I need to walk around the corner and and shoot it before it gets thrown out. Timed it right as a gentleman who told me his name was Pena, was out cleaning up the sidewalk in front of the apartment building he lives in. Talked to some folks at the bus stop and they didn't know who put it there but think it was some local drunks. Most folks weren't too pleased with the concept. Which I can understand.