Retro Fairfax County police cruiser on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
The Plaza
Last week, I photographed the 2017 First Responders Day on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center. Similarly to the event last year, many of the same departments attended the event. At this time, there was a nice retro police cruiser from the Fairfax County Police. It was undoubtedly the most popular backdrop for requested photos! From the large police lights on top of the car to the nostalgic model car, I had plenty of opportunities there.
McGruff the Crime Dog on the Plaza at Tysons Corner CenterDoor of a Vienna Fire Department vehicle on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
On the garage top next to the Plaza, the Fairfax 1 helicopter planned to land so kids could get up close to the vehicle and the crew. Prior to its arrival, the security team at Tysons let me know a few minutes before it arrived, so I headed up to get in place. In testing my settings before the helicopter arrived, I made some awesome movie-like portraits of the security in place:
Fairfax 1 helicopter approaching a landing area at Tysons Corner CenterTouring the Fairfax 1 helicopter on top of a garage at Tysons Corner CenterFairfax 1 Helicopter -2017 First Responders Day at Tysons Corner Center
The photos from last March’s 2017 Baltimore Dancesport Challenge are expiring on August 28. This fall, we will be covering more dance events so we need to make room on the server. After that Monday, the photos will be moved to the archive server. Here is the link if you have not seen them yet:
To finish the day of dancing, Slawek Roszak & Denise Sobiewski danced a set of professional shows. This was the first time I have photographed them, and they were excellent! On this occasion they danced a set of Smooth routines that really engaged with the crowd. Along with their Dore Designs costumes, the dress colors were varied for each, and popped nicely. Making a connection with the audience is important for anyone performing. These two definitely made connections, and it seemed she was looking right through the camera lens throughout their routines!
Thanks again for Marielle for inviting us back to her event! Particularly her experience and motivation to have a premier dancesport event in Baltimore was a success. You can see video on the PabonPro YouTube channel. Moreover, The BWI Westin is a beautiful ballroom, and judging by the growing participants year after year shows her efforts are paying off. We appreciate the support from all the dancers that bought digital files and prints from this event. We hope they got to you in good condition, and we look forward to seeing them on social media!
This year’s 2017 Summer Concert Series was an amazing lineup that filled up the Plaza every Friday! Prior to the start of the series, I thought it would be tough to top the great performers from last year. Now that it is finished, I am impressed with the turnout for the concerts. While most of the concerts were hosted by 94.7 Fresh FM, the WGTS crowd really filled in the Plaza to the edges! However, all of the performances had large crowds making photography very easy. Especially the LeAnn Rimes performance where the Macerich team really needed to work to pull that off. On this occasion, the outdoor Plaza switched to an indoor concert. Although some of these acts I did not recognize at first, now I am a fan! To see all the photos from these performances, you can view them on the Tysons Corner Center Facebook page. Enjoy!
The Legwarmers
80’s hits relived on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
James Arthur
British singer songwriter on the stage with just his guitar at Tysons Corner Center
For King and Country
Uplifting inspirational music from this Australian duo at Tysons Corner Center
LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes performed for a crowd inside the Hyatt Regency due to a rainy Plaza
Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele
Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele finish the 2017 Summer Concert Series at Tysons Corner Center
