Fat bike Fury

Thanks to Kale and Sander for putting on a great race - riders that came out had a blast!

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k

By the Light of the Moon ~ Plus a Little Punch

This core group of "fat bikers" took to the trails at Gunstock Nordic for an evening of racing.  

These fat bikes make the sport a four season endeavor. 

Snow is no obstacle for this crew.  

Even the dark of night doesn't keep them from peddling.  

Named the "Fatbike Fury" - the race was set to kick off for 630 pm long after the sun was down.  

They took on the challenge and rode with gusto through the 10 mile course around Cobble Mountain.

While the light of the moon was nice... 

Riders needed a little more punch 

to navigate the course winding around Cobble

through Quiver

 and up Dryfire.

Congrats to Kale and Sander for putting on a great race.  It was an exhilarating evening for those who came out and joined in the fun.

See you on the trails!

enjoy,

k

Tapestry

Ice
Tapestries

Gilford 

New Hampshire 

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k

Squash

The sport of Squash
as I see it is a high
energy dance within
a confined court

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k

The Squawking GOAT

Once again we gathered for our weekly football game as the season extends and the Patriots advance forward to win their spot in the Super Bowl.  Our "theme" this week was the North vs the South.  As our research began we found that Jacksonville is quite the "foodie" city.  So we all had some fun with our recipes choices.  I came across the Maple Street Biscuit Co. and their "Squawking Goat" sandwich.  The minute I read that I knew that's what I'd be bringing to the table.  It made me chuckle - and I love a good chuckle.

Starts with a buttery biscuit...

...then a good portion of Fried Chicken

 Goat
Cheese medallions....

 ....all topped with a slathering of Hot Pepper Jelly.

Our football gatherings have always been about getting together - enjoying great friends along with great food and typically some darn good football.

Now, as we advance into the Super Bowl I can't wait to see what we come up with for our "Minnesota Theme".

Lovin' our Squad!

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k

Anew Day

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k

Vastness

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k

Traditions ~ Annual Ice Harvest with RDC

Each year come January the folks at Rockywold-Deephaven Camp measure the ice along the shore of Squam.  Once it's reached over the 12" mark they set the date and assemble their crew. 

This tradition is long standing as is most of its volunteers for the three day harvesting event.

Two ice houses get filled with ice blocks cut from the lake to be used

throughout the summer by their campers.

They've got the method down from generations past with only slight 

tweaks here and there to improve operations.

Here John guides the blocks up the ramp with a simple pulley system

operations are smooth with Bruce and Eric on deck

with a push and a slide onto the awaiting trucks

 Martin and Neil have their trips timed in sync as they 

unload each cargo of ice

The trio of Keegan, Ryan and Neil slide the blocks into the ice house 

where they are placed and stacked with an easy going  

precision by Dillon, Ben and Alex.   

 I've been photographing this event for the past four years and they make me feel like one of the crew.    

It's yet another one of the reasons I love calling the Lakes Region my home.

I recall one conversation a couple of years back   

"we asked the summer guests if they'd like to change over to modern refrigerators... " 

They opted "no" "...keep the traditional ice chests."

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say "I'm so glad they feel this way."

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k

Trying Patience

Photographing sports is a big part of my workload as well as a favorite one.  I relish the challenge and athleticism that each sport brings.  On this evening my eye went towards the background layer as I photographed the action taking place on the basketball court.  I found myself reflecting back on my workshop with Sam Abell this past summer..... "establish how you want those more static, background layers to appear, if you've chosen your spot well, the dynamic element you need to complete the image will eventually enter the frame"

Percentages tend to be low but that doesn't mean you don't stay with it.

Patience ....keep trying

enjoy,
k