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FoolMoon 2016

 
FoolMoon 2016 | April 1, 2016: The intersection of Washington and Ashley was wall-to-wall with FoolMoon revelers.
April 1, 2016: The intersection of Washington and Ashley was wall-to-wall with FoolMoon revelers.

You’ve heard of Christmas in July, right? Well, how about April Fools’ Day in June? We decided to do a little social science experiment: In today’s 5-nanosecond news cycle, how would people respond to photographs taken three months ago? Please add your comments below, so we can honestly claim to have relied on at least some actual data. We hope to publish the results of this study in a prestigious academic journal — or perhaps on a cocktail napkin. Either way, it’s good.

FoolMoon 2016 | Our evening began at the UMMA FoolMoon constellation station.
Our evening began at the UMMA FoolMoon constellation station.
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016 | Max poses with Conrad the Unicorn (a creation of Carolynn Hayman).
Max poses with Conrad the Unicorn (a creation of Carolynn Hayman).
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FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016 | The procession does a quick tribute to Abbey Road.
The procession does a quick tribute to Abbey Road.
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FoolMoon 2016 | Quick! Let’s get a selfie in front of the new Pretzel Bell!
Quick! Let’s get a selfie in front of the new Pretzel Bell!
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FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016 | Claire Broderick of Sprig Hair Studio 21 helped everyone create appropriately Foolish coifs. (And they’re remarkably practical, too. Roll out of bed in the morning and run a wet comb through your hair — that’s it! You’ll be looking like a million bucks in under 10 seconds.)
Claire Broderick of Sprig Hair Studio 21 helped everyone create appropriately Foolish coifs. (And they’re remarkably practical, too. Roll out of bed in the morning and run a wet comb through your hair — that’s it! You’ll be looking like a million bucks in under 10 seconds.)
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016 | Local artist Scott Wedemeyer’s ambitious FoolMoon project (#FoolsFrame). All night long, Fools waited their turn to move through the “frame” and be captured in three consecutive still photographs, which would ultimately be strung together into a single time-lapse-ish movie. (Does anyone know if the movie was ever actually made? Is there a URL? If you know, please add a comment.)
Local artist Scott Wedemeyer’s ambitious FoolMoon project (#FoolsFrame). All night long, Fools waited their turn to move through the “frame” and be captured in three consecutive still photographs, which would ultimately be strung together into a single time-lapse-ish movie. (Does anyone know if the movie was ever actually made? Is there a URL? If you know, please add a comment.)
FoolMoon 2016 | Let’s zoom in and get a closer look at some more Fools in Scott Wedemeyer’s #FoolsFrame.
Let’s zoom in and get a closer look at some more Fools in Scott Wedemeyer’s #FoolsFrame.
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FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016 | Longtime WonderFool volunteer Fernando Yarza always lights up the party! | Angelic Courtney Merta dazzles on stilts.
Longtime WonderFool volunteer Fernando Yarza always lights up the party! | Angelic Courtney Merta dazzles on stilts.
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FoolMoon 2016 | This giant white luminary (on the left) with, like, a gazillion eyes was created at the Neutral Zone in a course taught by Lavinia Hanachiuc.
This giant white luminary (on the left) with, like, a gazillion eyes was created at the Neutral Zone in a course taught by Lavinia Hanachiuc.
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FoolMoon 2016 | Ann Arbor’s Scout (Meryl Waldo) and Detroit’s aria (Leah Waldo) returned to FoolMoon for their third year as DJs extraordinaires. They kept the beats thumping and the Fools jumping! | FoolMoon veteran Patrick Elkins returned with his shadow puppet extravaganza.
Ann Arbor’s Scout (Meryl Waldo) and Detroit’s aria (Leah Waldo) returned to FoolMoon for their third year as DJs extraordinaires. They kept the beats thumping and the Fools jumping! | FoolMoon veteran Patrick Elkins returned with his shadow puppet extravaganza.
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016
FoolMoon 2016 | Mustaches are not required for FoolMoon, although they are very much encouraged.
Mustaches are not required for FoolMoon, although they are very much encouraged.

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Comments

Thanks to your badass photography skills (and the gorgeous evening weather) these are some of the most stunning photos you’ve ever taken of our Foolish events.
Bravo!! Foolish hats off to you, Myra, for momentarily freezing these gigantic kinetic experiences into miniature works of art, for all of us to enjoy far into
the future.

#1 Mark Tucker

Myra,
Your photos are always so much fun to look at. Thx for posting. Sue

#2 Sue adler

Myra, your photos are absolutely gorgeous as usual!! Love the one of Max with Conrad the Unicorn!! I was also wondering about the movie made from the people in the frame. I hope someone will post a link. Thanks for sharing the beauty of Fool Moon! Do we really have to wait until April for this again?!!!

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I’m a professional photographer specializing in studio and lifestyle portraits of children, families, high school seniors, and performing artists. I live in Ann Arbor with my husband, Rich, and our 21-year-old son, Max. Learn more about my portrait and headshot services at Myra Klarman Photography.

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