From our Roving PhotoFest Reporter
The Goth weekend has always been a favourite for photographers trying to capture the characters who parade the streets in their fantastic costumes and make up. This year was no exception despite the weather forecast!
The rain did put a few off as the crowds and Goths were decidedly thin on the ground in the morning and most stayed either in the pavilion or the leisure centre or, as we did, had a look around the American ‘muscle car’ exhibition, an interesting change from the normal course of events. We immediately thought, “Lilian Blot would love this!”.
By the afternoon though, as the rain eased, everyone came out and the steady flow up to St Mary’s churchyard was seen. Most people were aware of the ban on posing on tombstones and as far as we could see everybody supported this without grumbles. The light was good for portraits with none of the high contrast sunny conditions you often get and photographers made use of it shooting well into the dark.
Overall it was another great day out, bacon butties, fish and chips Yorkshire tea and happy re-unions included. We were slightly worried about Stephen becoming ‘frightened’ again after his terrifying experience with the Durham Zombies last week but he held his nerve like a true professional.
On a final note it looks like the two organisations who held rival event have again become one which should strengthen the event for next year.
Ian Stafford
http://www.whitbygazette.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/new_dawn_for_a_united_event_1_3937337
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