Third Annual Water Gun Fight

July 29, 2013

While it isn’t easy for folks to clear away their busy summer schedules, there seems to be a core number of us who would do anything to spend an afternoon running around the park like a maniac with no regard for what everyone else must think of us. The water guns, battleground maneuvers, and all around badassery (or as badass as it gets while wielding a weapon made of plastic) just gets better and better every year.

I was, once again, more active on the battlefield than ever — but all that came to a screeching halt when I was stung by bees twice on the same foot. Granted, it was 100% my fault for not wearing shoes despite the obvious presence of one thousand bees in the park, but can you blame a girl for wanting to run around barefoot in the grass on a sunny day in Portland? The funny thing is, I probably wouldn’t’ve gotten half these action shots had I not been felled in battle. It’s almost like the Universe was trying to tell me, “Have fun, but not TOO much fun. You have a job to do!” It’s just as well — I’m no less happy behind the camera than I am behind a water gun, and I’m glad we have another spread of photos to help us look back on this growing tradition.

This year we welcomed a few new additions to the summer shenanigans, and those from previous years who couldn’t make it were missed. Thanks to all who helped make this year a wet ‘n’ wild one, plus special thanks to General Enns for pointing out that we failed to get one big group shot in previous years.

Good hunting, soldiers!

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

Portland Event Photographer - Water Gun Fight in Laurelhurst Park

 

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These photos are amazing! What a fantastic event. I’m looking at these in my hot, humid living room and I can almost feel the cool spray.

I love your annual watergun fight photos! It looks like such a blast (tee-hee!) and you capture it so well. Really need to suggest this as an activity to my friends, I think they’d love it. Hope your foot is feeling better!

Haha…Your pictures make me smile :) Thank you!

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