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I went to see Springsteen‘s show in Antwerp yesterday evening. After having missed his Antwerp show last year due to emotional stress, I was not sure if I wanted to go this time. It took me a lot of courage to go. I did not have as much fun as I usual do at a Springsteen show. But I managed to stay until the end. And that was quite an accomplishment.
And yes… the slogan on my t-shirt was meant for you.
On the morning of December 7, 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the American naval base of Pearl Harbor, HI. 2350 persons—military and civilian—lost their lives during the attack. Of the military personnel lost at Pearl Harbor, 1177 were from the USS Arizona. 1 aerial bomb struck the Arizona’s forward magazine causing a catastrophic explosion that sunk the battleship in just 9 minutes.
Until today the wreck of the USS Arizona remains a memorial to those perished that day.
On December 7th, 2001 I attended the ceremonies to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the attack. It was and still is a very moving experience for me. And since then, I will pause on December 7th to remember the attack.
He was a day late–due to a severe cold–but Springsteen climbed the stage at the Gelredome in Arnhem (NL) tonight for my 1st show in the Magic tour. My 25th Springsteen show ever.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band live is the best rock show in the world; ever. Period! I love the show. The songs from the new album need a little work live but overall they were great. And the new Reason to Believe is a blast. And I got listen to Tunnel of Love and Santa Claus is Coming to Town live for the very first time in my life… Happy happy joy joy!
Next stop: the Antwerp Sportpaleis in about 10 days.
I have a ticket for Bruce Springsteen’s concert in Arnhem (the Netherlands) tonight. I was gonna go there with a couple of friends. But as we left for Arnhem this afternoon, we received a phone call saying that the show has been postponed until tomorrow night. Springsteen has a cold and he seems to have a problem with his voice. Let’s hope he’s fully recovered by tomorrow. Stay tuned for more…
Someone slammed into my car tonight. I had just left a customer and was on my way home when my car got hit from behind. I did not get hurt, but I think that my car is total loss.
The good people at the Antwerp photo museum and Centrum voor Beeldexpressie organized a day of workshops for hobby photographers today. I opted for the model photography workshop (of course). The workshop was led by An Nelissen and Uli Schillebeeckx. And we had the privilege to work with 5 models of FashionMove model agency.
It was an educational experience. I believe that you can only learn a trade through lots of experience and small tips. And I am happy if I only pick up 1 little thing on a workshop like today. I picked up a few this time, so I’ll have to say this workshop was just perfect.
Thanks everyone! There’s a couple of images of the workshop in my gallery.
I shot with Inke and Tamara at Fort V in Edegem today. I met Tamara last May at a model shoot with my photo club DIFO. I did not have the chance to work with her then. So when both girls asked me for a shoot, I could not refuse. It was great fun working with them at such an interesting location.
It was Inke’s 1st shoot ever. I loved working with her. She has a natural talent for modeling. I hope I can work with her as a fashion model again in the future.
More photos of Inke and Tamara at Fort V here.