Gallery: Photographing the RNC Through the Eyes of a Newcomer
TRISTAN SPINSKI01A paper horse prop sits next to a pinball machine before members of The Autonomous Playhouse, a troupe of puppeteers, perform
*A delegate dressed in costume as Abraham Lincoln gets a drink of water during the 2012 Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.* *Photo: Tristan Spinski*
TRISTAN SPINSKI02Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gives a speech during the 2012 Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
*Justin James Rojek, an alternative delegate from Montgomery, Ala., stands for a portrait during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.* *Photo: Tristan Spinski*
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*Alexandria Martin, 20, participating in a Florida American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) rally shows off her tattoo during the 2012 Republican National Convention on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Fla.* *Photo: Lexey Swall*
TRISTAN SPINSKI04Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gives a speech during the 2012 Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
*John Putnam, of Carthage, Mo., stands for a portrait during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.* *Photo: Tristan Spinski*
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*Dancers entertain the audience during Homocon 2012 at The Honey Pot in Tampa, Fla. Homocon, a party for gay conservatives, was held during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. and sponsored by GOProud.* *Photo: Greg Kahn*
TRISTAN SPINSKI06A paper horse prop sits next to a pinball machine before members of The Autonomous Playhouse, a troupe of puppeteers, perform
*Attendees break for lunch during the 2012 Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.* *Photo: Tristan Spinski*
TRISTAN SPINSKI07Party-goers leave Homocon with disco ball key chains on the second day of festivities at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
*Delegates cheer as they listen to speeches during the 2012 Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.* *Photo: Tristan Spinski*
TRISTAN SPINSKI08Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gives a speech during the 2012 Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
*A delegate holds her hand over her heart during the Pledge of Allegiance on the convention floor during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.* *Photo: Tristan Spinski*
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*Police block off roads from protestors during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Aug. 27, 2012.* *Photo: Greg Kahn*
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*Florida law enforcement officers stand between protesters and members of the Westboro Bapist Church during the 2012 Republican National Convention on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. Westboro Baptisit Church members are known for their inflammatory views.* *Photo: Lexey Swall*
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*Protesters continue to dance and march in the streets despite the rain from Tropical Storm Isaac during the 2012 Republican National Convention on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Fla.* *Photo: Lexey Swall*
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*Members of Code Pink, a women's rights organization, and other protesters march through the streets during the 2012 Republican National Convention on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Fla.* *Photo: Lexey Swall*
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*Law enforcement watch protestors march in the AFL-CIO march near the Tampa Bay Times Forum during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Aug. 29, 2012.* *Photo: Greg Kahn*
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*Mitt Romney supporters from Protect the Polls react to protestors behind them during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Aug. 28, 2012.* *Photo: Greg Kahn*
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*Members of the media cover protestors during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Aug. 27, 2012.* *Photo: Greg Kahn*
