Wednesday, January 26, 2011

A Photograph I will not be taking.


When the Fighter Jets fly overhead at the Superbowl, just after the end of the Star Spangled Banner, and right before Kickoff, I am not going to try to take a picture, because seriously, photographs never do that particular moment justice. Better to just be in the moment than try to capture it.
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I will get chills and freaking goosebumps all over my body. Not just from the flyover, but also from the whole day. It's just a celebration of all that is good in the world. Yes, it's just a football game, but it's also an Iconic, American event, is what it is.
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There is so much anticipation and excitement in the air, that when you are breathing, you are not just sucking in Oxygen, you are also filling your soul with euphoria, goodness and an overall sense of well being. Its like having a genuine smile, except its not just your mouth and face doing the smiling, it's like your whole body is just one big smile itself.
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So yes, I could take a picture of the planes, but I would never be able to photograph the way those planes, and that day, makes me feel.
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3 comments:

jkregg@att.net said...

Sorry to disappoint you, but they said the roof would be closed on Sunday for the game...

Bill From Gainesville said...

I heard that but just forgot it... Either way I still wont be taking a picture...

Bill From Gainesville said...

They had the flyover filmed live and shown on the Jumbo tron... Gave me chills. Always does.