First Tracks Photography: Blog https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog en-us (C) First Tracks Photography [email protected] (First Tracks Photography) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:20:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:20:00 GMT https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/img/s/v-12/u288168445-o238202750-50.jpg First Tracks Photography: Blog https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog 80 120 Barn Life https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2018/8/barn-life I have never been much of a "horse person".  This is due in fact to an unfortunate sequence of events that took place on a family trail ride in my youth. The trail guide, a macho sort of cowboy, decided he would show me what he would do in the event that my horse "took off".  Keep in mind, my horse was sauntering along at a wicked 2 mph--a very mellow equine.  Anyway, macho cowboy dude came up behind my horse, whipped it on its hind quarters--which sent my previously mellow horse into a full gallop.  Cowboy dude came up beside me and very chivalrously swept me off my horse onto his.  Needless to say, I have never sat atop a horse again.

I do, however, have a great respect for those individuals who own and share the company of horses.  Their bond is quite obviously special.  I had the opportunity to witness this bond first hand a few mornings ago.  My friend Crystal and her daughter Sydney have a a great passion for horses and own an equestrian beauty--Luna.

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]]> [email protected] (First Tracks Photography) https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2018/8/barn-life Wed, 15 Aug 2018 02:57:17 GMT Island Youth Ballet https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2014/6/island-youth-ballet I'm very excited to be shooting the Island Youth Ballet again this spring.  Such talented young dancers ranging in age from 4 to 18 years of age!

]]> [email protected] (First Tracks Photography) https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2014/6/island-youth-ballet Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:23:18 GMT Island Youth Ballet - The Nutcracker https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/12/island-youth-ballet---the-nutcracker I am honored to have the opportunity to capture the Island Youth Ballet's production of The Nutcracker this weekend.  Here are some shots during rehearsal.  I am in awe of the grace, strength and commitment of these young, and very talented, dancers.

]]> [email protected] (First Tracks Photography) https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/12/island-youth-ballet---the-nutcracker Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:47:06 GMT The Wonderful Sensory Experience of Berkeley! https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/12/the-wonderful-sensory-experience-of-berkeley A wonderful visit to Berkeley and all it has to offer.  The '60's ooze off the sidewalks, the sights, smells and textures saturate your senses.  The UC Berkeley campus is beautiful--the political past whispers to you as you move across the campus.  During the McCarthy era in 1949, the Board of Regents adopted an anti-communist loyalty oath to be signed by all University of California employees.  This led to the '60's and the free speech movement which permeated the UC campus.  Student protests continued through the Vietnam War era and spread across the nation. Today, the city of Berkeley is full of quaint coffee shops, international restaurants and a colorful community.

]]> [email protected] (First Tracks Photography) https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/12/the-wonderful-sensory-experience-of-berkeley Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:05:26 GMT Fun at the Fair! https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/8/fun-at-the-fair It's always a good time at the San Juan County Fair!  Baby pigs, cows and goats!  Bags of Kettle Corn!  Rides that thrill even the heartiest of 18 year olds!  Even in the drizzle--a grand time!

]]> [email protected] (First Tracks Photography) https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/8/fun-at-the-fair Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:17:20 GMT First Tracks Photography - Off And Running https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/6/first-tracks-photography---off-and-running A new website with a nice clean feel.  Exicted to start blogging again on a regular basis.  Doing what I love best--shooting and sharing pictures! 

 

 

 

]]> [email protected] (First Tracks Photography) https://www.firsttracksphotography.com/blog/2013/6/first-tracks-photography---off-and-running Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:26:30 GMT