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Shots Get Taken … a photoblog
Reno River Festival
Last weekend, instead of doing traditional Mother’s Day things, my family and I headed downtown to the Truckee River to watch some kayakers. The Reno River Festival has been around for 11 years and features world-class kayakers in a variety of competitions on the water. The event has struggled in the past and the weather here isn’t always predictable but this day was perfect. The skies were blue, the air was warm and the crowds were just right.
a kayaker making it to his next buoy
The traditional punishment when a kayaker comes out of his boat … he must drink a beer from his boot. Bootie Beer!
a drone is readied for flight
camera test on the drone
Boys looking for crawdads
all smiles
the old Reno arch
one of my favorite shots from the day … I’m a sucker for an accordion
Nice series of shots…action shots are always a bit difficult, but yours are fantastic.
Thank you. I have some from previous years that are not so stellar. It has been trial and error for me.
As usual, Ginger, very good pictures. The action shots had a Sports Illustrated feel. But just the thought of drinking beer out of a book makes me gag.
I will submit it to their editors — a new series on Gag-Sports. It will be a big hit with the “Jackass” generation. 🙂
Great series of shot. Thanks for sharing them. -Max-
Thank you.
Great series. I love shooting down by the Truckee!
We had a really nice day and the crowds were just right. Thanks!
Just found your site via Leanne Cole. Glad I did. Great shots.
Thanks! And thanks for letting me know. 🙂
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