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Every year, Corey and I spend a weekend at a gaming convention called DundraCon. It’s held on President’s Weekend at San Ramon, California, over the coastal mountain range east of San Francisco. Here we get together with friends and play some Dungeon & Dragon style games, as well as hold some panel discussions on various game topics.

I bring my camera to this event. It may technically speaking still be winter, but winter in the bay area is green and lush. The camellia flowers are blooming, and the Marriott Hotel (where the event takes place) always has some nice landscaping.

However, this year, I chose to focus upon the most colorful part of this convention weekend – the people.

Here are a few of the portraits I made from some of the people at DundraCon.

The Players

Most people come to DundraCon to play D&D variations or board games. This appeals to all ages. There was a room devoted to children’s games where one person had a leatherworking table set up so that kids could make their own leather coin pouches. DundraCon appeals to everyone who retains the child-like pleasure of playing games.

The Gentleman

The Hatter

The Costumes

In addition to board and D&D games, the convention has people who prefer to play “live action role-playing” (LARP). There are demonstrations from members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (the SCA) who re-create the “Middle ages as they should have been.” Some of the games involve dressing up as the character you play. Then again, some people just like to dress up in costume.

The Fighter

This woman demonstrated combat with sword and shield for the SCA.

Steampunker

Steampunk style was popular at the convention. It’s a cross between Victorian Society and Jules Verne’s science fiction. This man was selling costume accessories in the convention dealer’s room.

The Dandy

The Star Wars Fans

Denouement

We had a great time at the convention playing games with our friends, but I’m sorry that I didn’t have more time to just take pictures. There were many other fascinating people and photo opportunities. That’s the best part of conventions like this one – there’s always something to do and interesting things to see.

The Look