JPG Magazine: Photos: "I.D.A.H.O" by Paul Lavallee

I.D.A.H.O

By Paul Lavallee

On 10 May 2008

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"Embrace"

A typical moment captured at RI Pride Fest 2007.

I can't imagine what it would be like to be gay in parts of the world where it is stongly discriminated against. I have the fortunate luck to hangout in the largest U.S. city with an openly gay mayor. I am very proud of the fact that Providence is extremely gay friendly. The RI Pride events are very fun to attend and I meet THE nicest people. Someday the world will come around and understand that people should not be judged by who they love, but how strongly they love.

Please check out the JPG story Project I.D.A.H.O, the International Day Against HOmophopia. Thank you!

You can purchase selected photos of mine at mylatehope.imagekind.com.

Nikon D40 with Nikon 70-300mm VRII lens and Nikon 67mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter II @ 210mm f/5.3 ISO 200.

28 Responses

On 10 May 2008 photography seven said:
sensual
On 10 May 2008 adniloj gave props:
Nice; I've attended Providence Pride & agree completely w/ Paul on tone of the event; this is a very nice entry for IDAHO
On 10 May 2008 John Linton gave props:
Yeah! It rocks!
On 11 May 2008 maria tizon gave props:
I love the way the hands express the moment in this image. Even in the background. Nice work, Paul.
On 11 May 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
Good job and words.
On 12 May 2008 "Peggy.Sue" Harrington gave props:
Awesome photo and story
On 13 May 2008 Georges Maroun geomar said:
Very atractive and romantic pic .. votes
On 13 May 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:
You got my vote!!! Great shot!
On 13 May 2008 Jaakko Saari gave props:
great shot!
On 14 May 2008 Richard Bruns said:
Excellent portrait improv...
On 15 May 2008 Torild Hoyland said:
Awesome portrait, hard to resist: somebody is having a good time...sharing and trust.
My vote....
Torild
On 15 May 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:
Excellent shot Paul!!!! Well done
On 17 May 2008 *hector* ortiz gave props:
yes, love to be gay...
On 18 May 2008 Dawn Marie Becker gave props:
Great shot and beautiful what you wrote...I agree with you 100%
On 21 May 2008 Kiwi ana gave props:
You have captured a warm loving moment. One we all have no matter who we are. It's touching. I totally agree with you Paul
On 22 May 2008 Michele Piazza gave props:
wonderful!
On 25 May 2008 Anne McGinn gave props:
Lovely story and photo. Love is love.
On 25 May 2008 Michael Diamond said:
Got my vote matey....love the picture!
On 28 May 2008 Alex Forsyth said:
great shot and i agree with your words... i am anxiously awaiting the san francisco pride parade which i will be attending! i am stoked...
On 29 May 2008 J Mac gave props:
My vote! Great shot...
On 31 May 2008 Sharon Bialy-Fox said:
Live and let live. You are fortunate to be living in an open minded city. More tolerance, less hate.
On 31 May 2008 rory cobbe gave props:
It's Pride in Cork tomorrow. Gay homosexual good times in the City which was the per Capita European Gay Capital back int he 80's. Should be fun.
On 2 June 2008 erin kelly said:
it's only an issue until made one
On 4 June 2008 Devon Willson said:
aww yah! thanks for posting this and the info!
On 10 June 2008 mie cornoedus said:
an open and fun gay pride, without having to look left and right for the nearest escape ways, that's what I miss in Indonesia! nice photo.
On 15 June 2008 James Hartley gave props:
bravo, great shot. ALL people should live free.....
On 26 June 2008 Ale Di Gangi said:
indeed a sweet image, brings hope for those who see the condition as problematic.
i'd love to be able and take such a shot myself at the nex pride here in italy... :D
On 29 June 2008 Robin Smith gave props:
lovely photo and words...one day I hope people will realize love is love period.