sigma 35mm 1-4
It was that time of year again. Time for the Richie Camp to start getting some of their stock ready. A day of Shoeing, Hair Cuts and Nail Filing. The Horses and Mules looked pretty sharp by the end of their Spa Day.
On another note, I have decided that being a horse farrier is a whole lotta work! Huge respect for them!
These images where taken with a Nikon D600 and a Pentax 645z, Sigma 35mm 1.4 art, Sigma 50mm 1.4 art, Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 and Pentax 645 35mm 3.5 Lens.
I had a great time snapping some pictures for the most wonderful family. All the kids did a really good job and we managed to have full concentration for at least 10 whole minutes!!! I had a great time as per usual trying to snap some shots for the Van-Dempsey's!
Here is a wide selection of images for our fun shoot!
While on Vacation in Montana this spring, I was lucky enough to head out to Holter Lake and go Trout fishing. We had beautiful weather, despite the somewhat slow fishing. Here are some pictures from the trip. I always have a camera or two in my hand trying to capture everything around me.
Photography is no longer a profession, its more like an obsession!
Photographs taken: Nikon D800, Nikon D600, 300mm 2.8, 24-70 2.8, Sigma 35mm 1.4
Largest Trout I have ever Caught. Released this nice guy as well, soon after!
Bim's our trusty boat fishing dog!
Truly is BIG SKY COUNTRY!
Over the Easter Long Weekend, I has lucky enough to hang out with some friends in Beautiful Big Sky Montana. Our Weekend started off with an amazing Helicopter ride, a Pie run by private plane and then finishing off with some fly fishing on the Bitterroot River. After stuffing our faces with some amazing Easter food and PIE, we finished off our Sunday evening with some target shooting and beer drinking!!! It was really an amazing weekend and I don't know how we will ever top it again.
Here are some sample shots from our "BEST WEEKEND EVER"!!!
View from the Chopper!
Adventure 2. We took a plane ride to Ronan to pick up Pie for Easter Dinner. The pies in Ronan are amazing and you won't understand until you eat some your self. Deffinatly worth the flight!!!
Adventure 3 on the day! Floating the Bitterroot River!
Wade and Bim's checking things out!
Our fearless Boat leader, Brett!
Ashley, always smiling!
Final adventure: shooting some targets!
I think the best Part of heading down to Panama to go fishing is when we get the chance to go and visit the Village of Playa Muerto, Panama. (Dead Beach). The Embera (meaning people) live in Playa Muerto and getting to go and visit with them is truly something amazing. It’s hard to describe the Village; homes build mainly on stilts, open family concept with Hammocks for beds. The Darien Jungle surrounds the Village, while the Pacific Ocean provides access and food for the Embera. The white sandy beach and Palm tree's greet visitors as you come ashore. Kids from all over will come running as fast as they can to come and great you (secretly hoping you have a sweet treat for them). The people of Playa Muerto are always friendly and go out of their way to perform their traditional dances and play their traditional music.
With school supplies, stickers & candy in hand, we headed up the beach to meet with the Chef of the Village. The Chef and the Elders will generally formulate a nice little list for us of things that the village really needs, like wheels for their wheel barrel, soccer balls, batteries and various other things. Helping out is just a small part of going there to visit, but getting a chance to photograph these beautiful people is really an honor.
I have separated this bog post into two different posts, because I had so many images that I wanted to post.
Here is the first post of images. The shots where taken with a Nikon D800, Sigma 35mm 1.4 Lens (sharpest Wide open lens I have ever shot with) Some pictures where also taken with a Nikon D600 70-200mm 2.8 lens as well.
This child is wearing the traditional dye on her body. The Dye is similar to Hena, but comes from the Genip tree berry. This is not only traditional, it also helps to keep the bugs away.
Susie Handing out stickers.
This woman is beautifully dressed. The necklaces that she has on are usually passed down from generations. 
Traditional Dress for the men.
The beach of Playa Muerto.
The Woman danced for us. It was very beautiful.
The Jewelry is all hand made.
This little boy was trying his hand at a yo yo that Kyp brought with him.
The men played some music for us.
For more pictures please go to Playa Muerto Continued!!!