Trevor and I were enjoying a nice quiet afternoon shooting his graduate pictures. The quaint town of Washington was somewhat quiet for a Saturday afternoon - with out rain. (Rare, I know!) We laughed as I pulled into the Mayor's parking spot at the City Building, joking about our "fugitive" ways... I don't usually shoot on or even near the train tracks. I'm not sure why, really. Just seems a bit over done perhaps. For some reason that afternoon Trevor and I started walking in the direction of the tracks... Just a few min later I am behind the camera telling T one of my lame jokes when I notice him tense a bit. A squad car rolls by.... and stops. I can't think of anything I'm doing wrong (other than occupying the Mayor's parking spot - in a otherwise empty lot) but, he seems to be very interested in us. Trevor and I purposely start walking towards my car-still talking-avoiding eye contact with the officer. I have never been questioned by the po-po before (let alone heard my name over the police radio!) and it seems almost funny to me that its happening now! Advice to anyone still reading... It is illegal to be on or even near the train tracks (in Washington)! Apparently, it is an offence worthy of jail time! This is news to me!! - all you fellow photogs take note next time you are tempted to shoot here! On a lighter note, Trevor is TeRiFFic! I felt like I was hanging out with a old friend all afternoon. He leaves to join the Marines in December - I wish you all the best in San Diego and hope to hear about it when you are back home for graduation in May!
- Laura
