i went to the travis county clerk after the gay marriage decision today (austin texas)

[rdking647]

i wanted to photograph the scene

heres what i saw

a room filled with people waiting for a license. men,women,families with kids. a cross section of america.
joyous people standing in front of teh clerks office with rice,cake etc... to celebrate even though texas requires a 72 hr waiting period to get married unless waived by a judge. (some judges were waiving the 72hrs)

every time someone came out with a license people erupted in cheers.
one couple was able to get married since they had a waiver from a judge. i was honored to take pictures of their ceremony even though my motto is I dont shoot weddings.

all i could think was why the fuck did it take so long.

[TexasTowelie]

1. This thread needs pictures.

I'm thrilled that Gov. A-butt is getting his knickers all twisted in an effort to stop something that the SCOTUS said was a constitutional right. I'll be surprised if he doesn't sue and loses again.

[shenmue]

2. I want to see kissy hug time

[rdking647]

3. pictures

waiting to get their license

[awoke_in_2003]

6. Great pics...

the last couple days have made me feel great about this country. I have lived to see the lowering of one flag, to be replaced by another. Ok, maybe not totally, but you get what I mean I hope.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. WONDERFUL PICTURES!

And I'm with you: all i could think was why the fuck did it take so long.

[awoke_in_2003]

5. I envy you...

it must have been a great atmosphere.