It is every photojournalist’s dream to have...

It is every photojournalist’s dream to have the opportunity to cover

such an event like the historic recall election. When asked if I

wanted to cover it, I jumped on it eagerly, knowing what a great

experience it would be.

When I arrived at the rally at the Orange County Fairgrounds, I

was overwhelmed with how big it was -- and the media coverage was

insane. After fighting my way to the front and getting a spot, it was

just a matter of waiting for candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger to show

up.

He made his brief appearance -- I snapped some shots -- he smashed

a car -- I got some more shots -- and then off he went in his bus. I

was hoping his appearance would last longer but when you’re trying to

tour the state in the few days left before the election, time is not

expendable.

Besides, he’ll be back.

-- Mark C. Dustin, staff photographer