My First Event

Tonight was awesome! I've been carrying my camera EVERYWHERE for the last two weeks waiting for an event or something to happen where I would need it immediately. Tonight that happened. We were dining at 'The Mate Factor' in Manitou Springs, CO celebrating Abbey's Dad's birthday. The Mate Factor is part of http://www.twelvetribes.com/ (The Twelve Tribes) community. As we were getting ready to leave, many people from the community came pouring in and we were told that a young man, Andrew, was going to be baptised outside in the creek (Yes, outside, in January, in the freezing water). I knew this was what I had been waiting for! I quickly grabbed my camera with permission and hurried to try to get the appropriate settings for the shot. I was somewhat unsuccessful in this because the Baptism took place in a different place than anticipated and I had to move and arrived 2 seconds before the event was over. I quickly got a shot of Andrew standing with two of his peers in the water and then captured a quick motion shot of him being completely submerged in the creek! The second picture as you can see didn't capture it quick enough. Enlarge this photo and you can see the motion of the whole event including Andrew submerged! I intend to have an interview with either someone from the community about their belief system, the baptism, and hopefully some comments from Andrew (who was immediately wrapped in blankets and escorted into a waiting vehicle, also I strained my left foot today so I was in excruciating pain throughout the whole experience and had enough in me for the shots and no follow-up). Expect that in the next week and I will let you know when it's available!

Right Before the Baptism:


Click on the Photo Below to Enlarge and focus in on the Dunking!



Thank you Mate Factor for letting me observe this Sacred Event!