Stanford Powwow 2016
Many years ago when society was far less culturally sensitive, the mascot of Stanford University was a native American. The old mascot has thankfully long since disappeared. But unhappily the new Stanford mascot is uninspired to say the least. It’s a tree that’s suppose to represent El Palo Alto. Every time I see it on the football field during the half time show I’m reminded of the Capital City Goofball, it’s that bad. Stanford students wear T-shirt that say, “Fear the Tree.” Oh scary!
However one remnant of the old mascot remains, the annual Stanford Powwow is a three day native American cultural festival that’s set in Stanford’s vast eucalyptus groves. It’s really an amazing event. You could easily forget that you’re on a university campus. I remember summer nights when, as a boy, I drifted off to sleep with the sound of “Indian” drums and chants drifting through the open window of my second floor bedroom. It was grand.
- Aperture: ƒ/4.5
- Camera: LEICA X2
- Flash fired: no
- Focal length: 24mm
- ISO: 100
- Shutter speed: 1/200s
