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# Photo(s) of the Day - Kentucky Derby 2011
- URL: https://www.drewshannon.net/photo-s-of-the-day-kentucky-derby-2011/
- Published: 2011-05-08T07:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T01:24:15.000Z
- Author: Drew Shannon
- Tags: nyc, photo, photo of the day, canon rebel xsi, black and white, #import-tumblr-2026-08-27, interiors

For those that may not know, yesterday was the annual Kentucky Derby, arguably the most well-known horse race in the country. I normally wouldn’t have much of a reason to watch, except that this year a good friend of mine had a delightful get-together at his apartment.

As you can see, it was a day filled with mint julips, fancy attire, and large hats. Not a bad way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the spring.

[![Caitlin reflected in a mirror trying on a woven straw sun hat for a Kentucky Derby viewing party.](https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/5697853473_a56f417e44_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5697853473/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Kentucky Derby mint julep cocktail garnished with leafy fresh mint sprigs on a wooden table.](https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/5698428866_64ddefebc8_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5698428866/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Ornate mirror reflecting hanging pendant lights, a fedora on the dining table, and magnolia branches.](https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/5698423852_f9af83dda7_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5698423852/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Party guest in a pinstriped shirt holding a lit cigar and a jar mint julep with an American flag.](https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/5698426590_bbb9a77924_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5698426590/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Windowsill with mint, a glass of bourbon topped with a cigar, and homebrew beer before a fire escape.](https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/5698425372_d6e1f1c85c_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5698425372/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Bright green leather wingtip brogue shoes and colorful striped socks for Kentucky Derby attire.](https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/5697852043_54079ae6e2_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5697852043/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Jar mint julep with crushed ice, fresh mint, and mini American flag on a table beside a beer bottle.](https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5697850687_737042c8eb_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5697850687/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Potted plants, ceramic teapot, and pitcher on a windowsill against an outdoor metal fire escape.](https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/5697849333_9f1c7aa65e_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5697849333/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")

[![Tortoiseshell Ray-Ban sunglasses hanging from the open collar placket of a white dress shirt.](https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5697855373_1b8a116ceb_b.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewshannon/5697855373/?ref=drewshannon.net "Kentucky Derby 2011 by DrewShannon, on Flickr")