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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Last race of the season
Last race of the season
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
A great showing For the Sir Sams Invitational. 30+ riders from across the province arrived at the 'All Season Resort' for 1pm Sunday Sept. 26, (http://sirsams.com/) to show their support for the last race of the season. Congratulations to the Bishop family & all of their amazing staff for a great year & more exciting seasons to come!
2 light set up. 430 ex camera left at 1/8 power, zoomed to 50mm. Second 430 ex was camera right, behind rider. 1/16 power, zoomed to 105mm.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Brodee Harte
Brodee Harte
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Single 430ex camera left (on tripod over uneven terrain), eye level, 1/4 power, no modifier.
Additional CC please
Monday, September 6, 2010
Loop
Loop
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Another set from the freestyle competition earlier this season on the Gull. Moves like this all happens so fast & you don't realize just how far they get themselves out of the water - pretty impressive!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Sir Sam's Race Night
Sir Sam's Race Night
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Brian keeping pace aroung the last big berm & trying to get his double lap of 10 km to under 32 mins.
1 bare 430ex camera left @ 1/4 power
& 1 bare 430ex behind Brian @ 1/16 power that did not fire.
Rear sync would have benefited this image or a faster shutter speed to completely freeze the motion(I find the foward blur to be distracting). I am already finding the limitations of low power strobes but still have so much to learn!
Sir Sam's Race Night
Sir Sam's Race Night
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Michaela (she is only 6 years old) working hard to keep up with the big boys & doing exceptionaly well.
1 bare 430ex camera left @ 1/2 power
Monday, August 16, 2010
Boater X
Boater X
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Up to 5 paddlers at a time would start from the top of the dam & run the length of the river battling for first place. This bottleneck feature is called Top Drop & there are only 1 or 2 lines to successfully navigate this feature. There were a few tense & exciting moments for sure & surprisingly no one had to swim from a wet exit.
Free Style
Free Style
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Connor attempting to set up for a backwards loop in a pushy feature called the Terminator on the Gull River, Minden ON.
I actually have a two light set up for this shot. 2 bare 430EX’s to camera right at full power to help pull detail out of his face.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monarch
Monarch
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
An image from a backyard walk-about a couple weeks ago...there has been little time for any personal work this season.
I can't believe how fast the summer is going by - I need to start planning my annual fall camping trip - any suggestions?
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
G.B.H.
G.B.H.
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
It has been great to get out lately & photograph something that I am comfortable with – yay for wildlife! Not having to worry about light intensity/distance from subject, batteries wearing out & what light modifiers would work best in this situation; only you & your subject & that ever, oh so beautiful, but brief moment of contact with one another.
Buck
Buck
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
It has been great to get out lately & photograph something that I am comfortable with – yay for wildlife! Not having to worry about light intensity/distance from subject, batteries wearing out & what light modifiers would work best in this situation; only you & your subject & that ever, oh so beautiful, but brief moment of contact with one another.
Proud parent
Proud parent
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
It has been great to get out lately & photograph something that I am comfortable with – yay for wildlife! Not having to worry about light intensity/distance from subject, batteries wearing out & what light modifiers would work best in this situation; only you & your subject & that ever, oh so beautiful, but brief moment of contact with one another.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Teagan
Teagan
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Born May 16th 2007, Teagan just celebrated her 3rd birthday - Happy Birthday!
Teagan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2008. Talking with her mom about the symptoms of diabetes was the only reason we caught Parker’s diabetes so early on with little complications.
To say these young ones are tough is an understatement – with countless blood tests & insulin injections every day – one tends to grow up a lot faster than they need to.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Parker Quinn Andrews
Parker Quinn Andrews
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
I will never forget September 10, 2009.
That was the day my son was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes. He had just turned 2 years old.
Juvenile diabetes cannot be prevented & he will never outgrow it.
Countless blood tests & insulin injections are given on a daily basis – he is by far, the toughest kid I know.
Please visit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) - jdrfca.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.par... & learn more about this disease.
Stacy & I will be walking for the cause on June 13, 2010
Nicole Mazara
Nicole Mazara
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Wrestler;
Basketball star;
Regional finalist in track & field;
A remarkable dancer,
& to top it off, valedictorian for her graduating class of 2010.
For sure, Nicole has much to jump for joy for – good luck in your post diploma endeavors!
Strobist:
2 Canon 430EX’s – in reflective umbrellas, left & right of the camera @ 45 degrees to Nicole @ ½ power
Vivitar 285HV – behind Nicole out of frame, full power pointed at white seamless
Triggered w RF-602RX’s
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tamara Poropat
Tamara Poropat
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
I work with many amazing & talented individuals & Tamara is one of them.
First thing you notice with Tamara is that she is always smiling, upbeat & very down to earth - little gets her down.
Not only is she at the top of her class with her academics, she was just nominated for youth artist of the year with her involvement in the Haliburton Dance Arts. So when you add into the mix a veteran white water paddler at the age of 18 – you get a pretty complete & well rounded (& compact) package.
Paddle hard Tamara & keep up the great work!
Check her out throwing down & cleaning lines on the river - vimeo.com/8114564
Strobist:
2 Canon 430EX’s – in reflective umbrellas, left & right of the camera @ 45 degrees to Tamara @ ½ power
Vivitar 285HV – behind Tam, full power pointed at white seamless
Triggered w RF-602RX’s
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Travis, Nicole & company
Travis, Nicole & company
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
I met Travis & Nicole at the Gull River White Water Preserve in Minden while setting up the equipment for another shoot – they are engaged & are to be married this summer – Congratulations!
Strobist:
Canon 430EX – Camera left, ½ power, reflective umbrella. Sun acting as rim on camera right.
Triggered w RF-602RX’s
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Fraser "F-Dawg" Newton
Fraser "F-Dawg" Newton
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
A good friend & bike mechanic extraordinaire.
Canon 430EX – bare & full power on the ground behind Fraser pointed into the ceiling.
Vivitar 285HV – ½ power w reflective umbrella to camera right
Triggered w RF-602RX’s
Saturday, March 27, 2010
self portrait
self portrait
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Strobist:
Canon 430EX – on the ground behind me up against rock wall, zoomed to 80mm @ 1/4 power
Vivitar 285HV – to camera right, above me on a light stand with a reflective 28" umbrella, zoomed wide @ 1/4 power.
Triggered w RF-602RX's
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Happy Birthday Stacy!
Happy Birthday Stacy!
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Happy Birthday hun, I love you!
White Horse Falls
White Horse Falls
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Low water levels are a bit concerning & strange to see this time of year. Especially when you are at the top of water shed. I wonder if the Trent Severn is expecting any water this year?
White Horse Falls
White Horse Falls
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Low water levels are a bit concerning & strange to see this time of year. Especially when you are at the top of water shed. I wonder if the Trent Severn is expecting any water this year?
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Gull River
Gull River
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
This just from the archives from last fall. Felt like there was so much potential of some fantastic fall colours again like last year, but the weather put a stop to that pretty quickly. Sunny warm days were far & few between - it seemed to have always been damp, cold & overcast.
I have been busy with working out the details, organizing workshops for the spring, summer & fall seasons. Getting excited to find the time to shoot with the longer days approaching. More details of the workshops coming soon.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
A way of life
A way of life
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Mushers are a unique bunch. They are, for sure, the hardest working & most determined group of people I have ever come across. I think it comes down to a ‘mental’ thing…in all sense of the term.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Race 2010
Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Races 2010
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
These dogs love their job! The enthusiasm is contagious – you just can’t help yourself – you want to mush a dog team yourself, I highly recommend it. If you are in the Highland area I would check out ‘Winterdance Dogsled Tours’. www.winterdance.com
Hank Debruin (part owner & husband to Tanya McReady/Debruin, both formerly from Wolf Island ON. & Ex monster truck enthusiast) is heading up north to Alaska to race the Iditarod, a 1150 mile race across some of the most extreme, yet beautiful terrain. www.iditarod.com
Hank is the second team ever to enter from Ontario, AND, Hank will be running a completely purebred Siberian Husky team – I believe there are only about 6 or 7 teams, including Hanks, out of 70+ teams to be all purebred. It’s kind of a big deal, Hank has become a bit of a celebrity around town –www.winterdance.com/raceteam/mushers.php - it’s all pretty exciting really!
Good luck Hank to you & your race team!!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Ritchie Falls
Ritchie Falls
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
My good friend Kate & I got out for a hike to a local waterfalls this morning. What a perfect day - the weather was unbeatable!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
...in the yard...
...in the yard...
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
hanging out with Parker & noticed how bright & even the light was
...in the yard
...in the yard
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
this old fence borders on the edge of my very narrow yard.
Drag River
Drag River
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Finally! Some fresh snow - 6 or 7 inches fell.
Skyline panorama / Town of Haliburton
Skyline panorama / Town of Haliburton
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
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Friday, January 29, 2010
A cold night for a walk
A cold night for a walk
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
The cable shutter release had ice crystals forming on it!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Christopher
Christopher
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
This is a repost from earlier on of my Flickr career but it deserved to see the light of day once again.
The group of dogs had just finished a full day of tours & they were getting loaded up in to the trucks for the ride home. I noticed Chris with his nose pressed up against the bars & saw the near symmetry of the shot. Those eye’s can sure tell a lot – but contrary to popular belief they are not showing contempt or disdain – he was just really tired & was about to nod off.
Note: these boxes are the dogs home away from home – it is filled up with clean hay & they love nothing more than to curl up & snooze away the trip - it is the safest way to travel!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Rip, Randy & Mr. Bars
Rip, Randy & Mr. Bars
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
See what happens when you ask nicely! Ya, right!
This was taken the same season as the previous image after a half day run so the dogs had most of their piss & vinegar out of them. Ripper, the one who is standing, was an exceptional lead dog (& still is) for a team that ran the Yukon Quest before he came to Winterdance. Randy, the dog in the middle, was Rip’s partner in crime. Randy was pretty much the opposite of Rip – timid & frightened of most people, but once he got to know you, he loved the attention. And then there was Mr. Bars. Apparently he was a perfect specimen of a Siberian Husky – he has a Canadian championship under his belt to prove it!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Lazer, Goliath, Thunder & Lightening
Lazer, Goliath, Thunder & Lightening
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography
Here's an oldie, but a goody.
I took this back in the winter of 2000/01 when I started working for Winterdance - http://winterdance.com
I was one of their lead guides for around 7 seasons – absolutely the most fun & exciting job I have ever could have the privilege to call work. The animals are impressive to put it simply.
This shot was soooo lucky. I was using my 75 – 300 mm zoom lens on my EOS Rebel film camera. With f11 set & my focus set on a spot that I knew the team would be passing over, I readied myself for the team to come around the bend. When they did, Lazer, the blue eyed tanned dog nearly charged over me with the sled & all – I definitely got his attention!
More dogs & dogsledding images to come from the archives soon.
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