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Royal Wedding.
Peter Tarry, Photographer
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croydon | Surrey | England | Posted: 6:43 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Anyone popping over the pond to cover the wedding on friday ? |
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Kevin Novak, Photographer, Assistant
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Bel Air (Baltimore) | MD | USA | Posted: 8:50 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Is someone getting married? |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 9:15 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> yawn. |
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Shaun Ward, Photographer
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Perth | Tayside | Scotland | Posted: 9:31 AM on 04.26.11 |
->> Well that does surprise me.
According to the UK media EVERYBODY and I mean EVERYBODY in the USA absolutely adores the Royal Family. |
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Craig Mitchelldyer, Photographer, Assistant
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Portland | OR | USA | Posted: 9:45 AM on 04.26.11 |
->> I think people here could not care less...I personally don't really get it. Why are they a big deal? What do they even do other than make the paparazzi act crazy?
I did get an email from CPS saying they were going to have loaner gear and clean and checks for the over 800 photographers that are expected to be there. yikes! No thanks. |
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Jeff Stanton, Photographer
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Princeton | IN | USA | Posted: 10:27 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> yawn x2 |
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Martin McNeil, Photographer
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London | London | United Kingdom | Posted: 10:33 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Just got word today that I'll be there. Anyone else?? |
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Dianna Russell, Photographer
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 10:35 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> I will be watching (or rather DVR recording and watching later), and I find them fascinating. Yes, there are a few of us in the USA that are interested. I "stayed up" with friends for Charles and Diana's wedding. |
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Sandy Huffaker, Photographer
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San Diego | CA | USA | Posted: 10:38 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> I think we could care less about any celeb where the entertainment media is throwing them in our face 24 hours a day. Too much Lindsey, Britney, Brad, Angelina, Jennifer, Charles and Kate becomes increasingly stale after awhile. Same thing with politicians. We're about to get bombarded with everything we want to know about The Donald, Palin, Pawlenty, Huckabee and on and on......It's just a sign of a lazy media who won't leave the cubicle to go out and find fresh stories to cover. |
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Shaun Ward, Photographer
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Perth | Tayside | Scotland | Posted: 10:42 AM on 04.26.11 |
->> I was being a little sarcastic about our view of the US and the Royal Family
Personally we are heading to the beach. |
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Dave Prelosky, Photographer
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Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 10:45 AM on 04.26.11 |
->> Shaun - I'm glad to see there are apparently two categories of concern regarding the royals.
The Matters, and of course the Anti-Matters |
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Jacob Langston, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | | Posted: 10:53 AM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> I can't believe I just clicked on this thread. |
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Craig Strobeck, Photographer
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Eugene | OR | USA | Posted: 12:20 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> I will not let this thread spoil my day. |
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Sam Morris, Photographer
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Henderson (Las Vegas) | NV | USA | Posted: 12:37 PM on 04.26.11 |
->> Some of the best coverage I've seen so far:
http://tinyurl.com/3w9sv9q |
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Jeff Gammons, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Niceville | Fl | USA | Posted: 12:53 PM on 04.26.11 |
->> AAHAHAHA
good call. |
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Peter Tarry, Photographer
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croydon | Surrey | England | Posted: 1:17 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Blimey ! i only asked if anyone was covering it ! yes martin im covering it on the qvm looking back down the mall . |
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Martin McNeil, Photographer
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London | London | United Kingdom | Posted: 2:17 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Peter, I've not been told what my spot is yet - I'll find out on Thursday when I pop into the office for the final briefing, no doubt. |
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Peter Tarry, Photographer
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croydon | Surrey | England | Posted: 3:01 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> I know its not everyones cup of tea but its huge over here, so in a perverse way i am looking forward to it ! oh and its helps im being paid to do so ! |
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Sean D. Elliot, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Norwich | CT | USA | Posted: 3:33 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> nope, but someone on my staff will be up at 5 a.m. to cover a local party of wedding-watchers. |
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Jason Joseph, Photographer
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Dublin | OH | USA | Posted: 3:55 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Nope. Once I saw their ad on Craigslist for a wedding photographer that stated it would be good experience for a student and that they just want photos on a CD, I realized how much of a joke it really is. |
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Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Jackson | WY | USA | Posted: 3:59 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Every time I see or hear something about this wedding I feel dumber for simply having been exposed to it, and immediately wish I had those few seconds of my life back. |
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Sam Santilli, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Philippi | WV | USA | Posted: 4:13 PM on 04.26.11 |
->> My wife has the alarm clock already set....I will be sleeping elsewhere to get the sleep I richly deserve.
Peter...glad you are getting paid!!
Hopefully this royal match will l ast longer than the last few have. And no one gets their head lopped off! |
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Stew Milne, Photographer
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Providence | RI | USA | Posted: 4:18 PM on 04.26.11 |
->> Due to the American lack of interest in it NBC scaled back their coverage significantly.
The U.S. has their own royalty. They are called celebs. |
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Josh Peckler, Photographer
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Vernon Hills | IL | | Posted: 4:29 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> What are the Vegas odds that somebody gets cold feet and leaves the other at the alter. |
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Delane B. Rouse, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | US | Posted: 5:12 PM on 04.26.11 |
->> Stew-Did NBC really scale back coverage?
I REALLY don't get the who deal with the Royal Family. I mean...they don't even run the show in England. What makes them any better than anyone else? It's a joke and I wouldn't waste 5 seconds watching it.
I have discussed it with my wife...is the interest just a male/female thing? I don't know any guy that gives a rats behind about this non-event.
Delane |
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Andrew Fielding, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Denver | CO | USA | Posted: 5:22 PM on 04.26.11 |
| ->> Wedding with no party after. No thanks. I'm only going to care if there is free booze courtesy of the royal family. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 5:23 PM on 04.26.11 |
->> That's what I get for posting a smart ass comment. About an hour after I posted that comment I received an email telling me I had to start at 6 a.m Friday....why? you guessed it. I have to cover a Royal Wedding Viewing Party.
I guess the last yawn's on me! 8) |
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Michael Granse, Photographer
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Urbana | IL | USA | Posted: 6:36 PM on 04.26.11 |
->> There will be no beer at the reception, just a concoction of champagne with rum. How do I know this? It has been on THE NEWS as if it really matters. NEWS?!?!??
Where's the Tylenol?!?! |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Southern California | CA | USA | Posted: 3:01 AM on 04.27.11 |
| ->> Setting my alarm early, can't wait to watch the ceremonies! You think she will wear a white dress ? |
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Neil Turner, Photographer
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Bournemouth | UK | United Kingdom | Posted: 3:44 AM on 04.27.11 |
| ->> My involvement is over before the wedding starts. I am giving a talk at the World Photography Organisation's annual bash (which is in London for the first time) about the photographic planning and preparation that has been going on for the wedding on Thursday afternoon. Then I get back in my car and head 100 miles away to spend Friday on the beach with all of the other "thanks for the extra holiday" people that live in Dorset. Note to other Brits... "in village hall if wet". |
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Luke Johnson, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Martin McNeil, Photographer
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London | London | United Kingdom | Posted: 9:39 AM on 04.27.11 |
| ->> Just found out my spot: I'll be on Horse Guards Avenue, looking across the road onto the grounds of the Household Cavalry. The procession will pass through the archway of the Cavalry grounds and then make a right turn onto Whitehall. |
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Blaine McCartney, Photographer
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Sheridan | WY | USA | Posted: 10:31 AM on 04.27.11 |
->> Chuck,
Is there going to be a fun pix of you at the party? :) |
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Martin McNeil, Photographer
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London | London | United Kingdom | Posted: 12:31 PM on 04.27.11 |
->> Well for me it means getting a train at 04:22 to catch a connecting train at 04:50 which will get me to Westminster for 05:30 or so. Press pens open at 6am and close at 8am.
Here's what has me stumped, though: NPS have a depot open on the day, but it doesn't open until 9am.
So: I can have my kit cleaned, checked and access some loan gear (if needed) but only AFTER the press pens have been closed off. Go figure. |
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Svein Ove Ekornesvaag, Photographer
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Aalesund | Møre og Romsdal | Norway | Posted: 1:27 PM on 04.27.11 |
| ->> It's hilarious that such a big media crowd is covering this nonsense. Even norwegian TV will have live broadcast of the wedding. |
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Martin McNeil, Photographer
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London | London | United Kingdom | Posted: 3:03 PM on 04.27.11 |
->> My own thoughts on the scale of media coverage.
1. The last UK royal wedding of note was in 1986 (Andrew and Sarah) - this is the first ceremony taking place in the digital age of near instantaneous coverage worldwide.
2. With William's choice of bride being an ordinary, everyday girl - not of 'society circles' - the "story" of the wedding appeals to a broader range of people than ever before.
3. The role of the press has always been twofold: to bring public attention to stories that would otherwise go untold, and to comment on events that are already at the forefront of the public consciousness.
As with any event of this scale, it's inevitable that there will be an air of circus and theater to it - one might go so far as to say a good deal is orchestrated and manufactured by the media so as to command the attention of the public.
Still: it's undeniable that - here in London at least - there's quite genuine interest and a party atmosphere. I can only guess that such feeling is echoed in many pockets all over the world. |
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Svein Ove Ekornesvaag, Photographer
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Aalesund | Møre og Romsdal | Norway | Posted: 3:38 PM on 04.27.11 |
| ->> Well, it sure looks like that the media care WAY more about the wedding than average joe. The only person I know wich care about this is my grandmother. |
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David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Stew Milne, Photographer
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Providence | RI | USA | Posted: 4:50 PM on 04.27.11 |
->> @Delane, yes, I heard it on NPR the other day.
I'll be dealing with my own life at that time. Getting kids dressed and off to school. No time to deal with this nonsense. |
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Pete Gawlik, Photographer
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Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer
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McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 6:24 PM on 04.27.11 |
->> My tea will be brewed (Twinings English Breakfast of course) and my scones will be slathered with butter and jam.
I will watch the wedding, live.
(Unless I don't feel like getting up at 4 O'Clock in the freakin' morning in which case I'll watch a re-run.) |
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Steven Mullensky, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Port Townsend | WA. | USA | Posted: 8:57 PM on 04.27.11 |
->> Jim:
I like butter but have you ever slathered those scones with Devonshire Cream? |
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Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer
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McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 2:17 PM on 04.28.11 |
| ->> Getting clotted cream for a real Cream Tea here in the Rio Grande Valley is, well, impossible... |
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Peter Tarry, Photographer
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croydon | Surrey | England | Posted: 3:38 PM on 04.28.11 |
| ->> It may not be that big over in the states but there are a lot of americans camping out on the mall tonight ! |
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Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant
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Boise | ID | US | Posted: 11:12 PM on 04.28.11 |
->> "Didn't we fight a war so we didn't have to care about such things?"
(I'd actually like to watch it but no cable...) |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 12:13 AM on 04.29.11 |
| ->> They are camping out because they're getting ready to take our island back! bahahahahahahha! |
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Jeff Gammons, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Niceville | Fl | USA | Posted: 12:55 AM on 04.29.11 |
| ->> and chuck in for the win |
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Angus Mordant, Student/Intern
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Sydney | NSW Australia | Australia | Posted: 2:24 AM on 04.29.11 |
| ->> I'm planning to head down to Federation Square in an hour or so to take some photos of the crowds gathering around sunset then heading home to watch it on TV. There has been live broadcasts on free to air telly all day (it's 4:22pm here now) and the wedding still isn't in a few hours. |
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Todd Spoth, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Houston | TX | USA | Posted: 3:10 AM on 04.29.11 |
->> JIM COLBURN: "Getting clotted cream for a real Cream Tea here in the Rio Grande Valley is, well, impossible..."
SISSY ALERT! |
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Jimmy Hickey, Photographer
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Portland | OR | USA | Posted: 5:11 AM on 04.29.11 |
| ->> Neat hats. |
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