There is a certain type of energy that this annual parade of cosplayers brings out in me. I run along the procession for several blocks, stopping when I find a good vantage point to capture as many of the costumes as I can before running to catch up and get another round. When I first started doing this over 10 years ago, my feet would hurt, and I would be tired but the enjoyment of being able to document this event kept me going. It also insipred me to get into better shape, now I exercise and work on mobility. my feet dont seem to hurt as much and I can go for longer stretches without feeling like I am pushing my limits. Its something I hope to do for several years yet and it is intersting how it has improved other areas of my life just by simply wnating to continue to keep up year after year.
Hey I see that these events are very popular in your city. My wife would love to be able to always witness these events, it would be a lot of fun for her and also perfect for taking pictures, just like you do.