Iditarod Events 1 - Running with the Reindeer
Mar 6, 2019 17:31:30 #
The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is the prime attraction of a week of celebrations & events in & around Anchorage & towns all around the area.
Running with the Reindeer is one of these events. Shot at street level, 5-6 rows of people back, hand-held, overhead, some relying 100% on AF: at 5'2", 5 rows back, I couldn't see much, let allow aim! Most shots are all cropped a lot (can't zoom in one-handed!) & brightened (Auto ISO - "never" again); all are very contrasty or way too saturated in the colours.
There is much dressing up, a little (!) drinking and a whole lot of fun. Posted to share the fun - hope you enjoy.
Running with the Reindeer is one of these events. Shot at street level, 5-6 rows of people back, hand-held, overhead, some relying 100% on AF: at 5'2", 5 rows back, I couldn't see much, let allow aim! Most shots are all cropped a lot (can't zoom in one-handed!) & brightened (Auto ISO - "never" again); all are very contrasty or way too saturated in the colours.
There is much dressing up, a little (!) drinking and a whole lot of fun. Posted to share the fun - hope you enjoy.
Women's Event
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Targetting.....
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Target Acquired!
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Cold Hands??!!
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Iditarod Veteran
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Missed the Start!!
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It ain't all about the dogs!
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Fur Real!!
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Hey! Who's 'shootin' me!!??
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YOU!! Canon guy!
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Mar 6, 2019 18:06:12 #
Mar 6, 2019 18:09:04 #
Mar 6, 2019 18:15:27 #
You are being far too hard on yourself! You have captured the fun and unique aspects of this celebration in a series of captivating shots. I feel like I was right there with you - except I am still warm and comfy in my recliner 
Mar 6, 2019 18:50:50 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
You are being far too hard on yourself! You have captured the fun and unique aspects of this celebration in a series of captivating shots. I feel like I was right there with you - except I am still warm and comfy in my recliner
Hey Linda, I miss warm - my fingers are still de-frosting after 3 days outdoors below freezing!! Probably am hard on these shots - they're just P & S snaps when it comes down to it (if you can't see let alone frame & focus!!). Boy was it ever fun though. Some more shots coming - some of the heroes at rest & at work.
Mar 7, 2019 06:29:31 #
Mar 7, 2019 06:31:06 #
Mar 7, 2019 06:49:48 #
dione961 wrote:
Hey Linda, I miss warm - my fingers are still de-frosting after 3 days outdoors below freezing!! Probably am hard on these shots - they're just P & S snaps when it comes down to it (if you can't see let alone frame & focus!!). Boy was it ever fun though. Some more shots coming - some of the heroes at rest & at work.
You are being to hard on yourself. They’re not gallery shots but they’re well executed, especially for the conditions, and they’re fun. Very enjoyable to view.
Mar 7, 2019 07:57:02 #
Mar 7, 2019 08:17:30 #
This is clearly a must see event and the people are so colorful & crazy that it looks very exciting. Thanks for sharing the lovely images you took.
Mar 7, 2019 08:22:18 #
Mar 7, 2019 08:57:19 #
dione961 wrote:
The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is the prime attraction... (show quote)
I was going to put in three emoticons with their finger pointed up, but their clattering teeth would not let them move. I even told them to put mittens on their hands, but that didn't help.
So, Great Captures! Very well involved with the story of the day. Love the one with the dog.
Now, I have to warm up the emoticons!
<- Did manage to get a volunteer.Mar 7, 2019 12:13:36 #
Mar 7, 2019 14:18:23 #
looks like fun. I flew for the Iditarod AirForce for several years back in the 80s. I enjoyed every minute of it. They did not have the reindeer run back then. Cold but so much fun. Especially out on the trail.
Mar 7, 2019 16:29:52 #
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