Phresh Fotos From WPA's SynchroSwim Event

 
One of the Uprooted Dance synchronized swimmers.  Photo by Adam Clarke.  Slideshow and link to photos follow the article.

Written by Betsy Spruill Clarke. Photography by Adam and Betsy Clarke.

Well, it's not photography related, but I know there are some DC Shot List readers who attended this and would like to see some photographs. 

A synchronized swimming showcase and competition, WPA SynchroSwim took place at the Capitol Skyline Hotel pool on Sunday, July 19th, from 6 - 7pm.  There was also an experimental video, curated by Brandon Morse and presented by Conner Contemporary Art.  This was on display for a few more hours after the competition.

SynchroSwim was presented in conjunction with a series of video lounge / poolside art projects hosted by The RUBELL FAMILY COLLECTION + Conner Contemporary Art at the Capitol Skyline Hotel.

And, by the way, poolside earlybirds got to partake in Sunday barbeque with chef Spike Mendelsohn (from Top Chef) for only $10.  Adam and I could not make it prior to 6, but we hear it was spectacular. 

Poolside was packed, so Adam and I got whatever photos we could from our vantage points.  I tried to focus on getting shots of the swimmers before and after, while Adam had a better view of the competition and was getting some action imagery. 

Other photographers on the scene of note--Max Cook, Meaghan Gay.  From what Max described, I think he had a front row seat, so I'm sure he got some sweet opportunity.   And Meaghan's photos can be viewed on www.dcist.com. I've seen one of them and it is fabulous, so I can't wait to see the others!

NOW, about the "Elephant in the Room..." during the competition, Adam nudged me and said "Who are these jackasses?"  Apparently, this group to the left of us were heckling the performers.  Later on we found out it was the cast for "The Real World, DC."  Well, that explained why the video operator just stayed in that area...he worked for them.  Whatever.  And whatever brings the crowd. 

Capitol Skyline Hotel is fabulous, by the way.  Sexy decor.  I think I might go back to take shots during the week.  Just fabulous. 

Special thanks to Lisa Gold for the nudge that "Hey, I think you might really like shooting this!" :)  We loved it.  And speaking of "we," special thanks to Adam Clarke, my husband and talented photographer, who came with me and got some fabulous shots as well.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.