Baltimore Tailgators Toy & Coat Drive

I was recently invited to attend a toy/coat drive by some friends of mine that I knew from my band. Actually they were neighbors of the drummer and I've known them for at least 7 years or so. They are part of the Baltimore Tailgators Society Inc. In fact they are the founding chapter of the society. So I decided to attend the drive and brought my toy and of course my camera. Now yes I did ask if it was okay for me to photograph the event and of course the answer was yes. I knew that but still I needed to ask. A problem with photographing at a place like this is how far back can the flash get without blowing out the front. That would be called being inventive the cieling was matte black so there could be no bounce. I had to adjust my flash so the angle would match that of the ceiling. With enough light to reach the back the extra light from top of the flash head falls downward and on the front of the scene. This resulted in a scene well lit throughout at least twenty feet deep.
The drive took place at the Glen Burnie location of Bill Bateman's Bistro II and during the Ravens game against the Bengals. The toy and coat drive was a success. At least 6 bags of coats were collected and several bins were filled with toys. The Ravens, well, they'll pick their pride up off the field and get it together sooner or later.
The deal was that if you brought a toy or coat to donate then you can eat at the buffet that was set up. The Baltimore Tailgators Society is focused on several things. One being to help promote interest and activities that are related to the support of athletics and another to help coordinate certain activities and fundraising events to benefit the needy and other local charities. For more information you can visit and/or join them at Baltimore Tailgators. As far as Bill Bateman's Bistro II where the event took place they have some very good food. I suggest that if you're in the neighborhood to drop on by and get some good eats.

I stayed the entire time the game was on and got some good photos of the members of the society. They were very nice and some funny as hell. Anyhow, I had a great time and am looking forward to their Polar Bear plunge (to photograph it anyhow)

So, Later and Peace!,
B