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Kayak and Canoe Paddling Stock Portfolio
In November 2007 I started to sell my pictures through microstock agencies. In addition to a waterproof Pentax Optio W30 camera I often carry my DSLR camera, Canon EOS D40, with a tripod for paddling trips. It is a little bit tricky in the case of a low volume racing kayak like my Thunderbolt-X. Most often, I just pack a camera with a tripod and shoot from land. I am also trying to mount my camera on a kayak deck with the sticky pod. Here are examples of my stock paddling photography from Kayak and canoe collection at Dreamstime, one of my microstock agencies. My paddling pictures do not sell so well on microstock, at least, in comparison to my table studio production which actually brings me some money. However, is so much more fun to shoot outdoors, so I will keep paddling with a camera. I am describing my experience with microstock photography including monthly earnings reports in Pixels Away microstock blog. Canon EOS 40D Camera on the Bow of a Racing Kayak WSBS Thunderbolt-X Kayak on the Lonetree Reservoir My microstock referral links for photographers: Dreamstime, ShutterStock, BigStockPhoto, 123RF, FeaturePics, Panthermedia, CanStockPhotoAdobe Lightroom Flash Gallery – Colorado River Race
I am organizing my pictures into slide shows due paddling destination or event. I have several older slide shows created with Adobe Photoshop. They cover paddling up to 2006 on the Colorado, North Platte, Dismal, and Cache la Poudre rivers and Gross Reservoir. Recently, I started to experiment with Adobe Lightroom 2 and flash web galleries. The first slide show in this new series is devoted toPaddling Gross Reservoir near Boulder, Colorado
Every year I try to visit the Gross Reservoir located west of Boulder at least once. It is one of mountain reservoirs owned by Denver Water. The Gross is opened for paddling during summer months (the Memorial Day weekend through September 30), is very scenic and quiet (with exemption of a few trains going to the Moffat Tunnel).
My recent 10 mile paddling on the Gross Reservoir was on July 3, 2009. I paddled the Surfrigger (outrigger canoe) and Rob his new/old Sawyer Loon. Loon is much lighter and faster than my Sea Wind.
All pictures below were taken from a boat with Pentax Optio W30 camera. If you check my previous trips reports you will notice that I am shooting at the same spots. The inlet of the South Boulder Creek is my favorite place to visit. I am also checking a burnt forest every time.
Rob posted some of his pictures on Facebook.
Related posts: 9 Pictures from Paddling Gross Reservoir in Colorado's Rocky Mountains Gross Reservoir - Fall Paddling in Colorado Rocky Mountains Gross Reservoir - A New Paddling Destination in the Colorado Front Range
Bennett Peak to Pick Bridge on the North Platte River, Wyoming
I am extending my paddling on the North Platte River in southern Wyoming. Last Sunday I had a very nice trip from Bennett Peak campground to Pick Bridge below Saratoga. I paddled Sea Wind canoe with Pixel, the water corgi, […]WSBS Thunderbolt-X Kayak on the Lonetree Reservoir
Launching my Thunderbolt kayak on the Lonetree Reservoir near Loveland - tall grass and high water. It was a pretty wet spring in Colorado. This time I was carrying my standard "self portrait" DSLR camera gear: Canon 40D, EFs 17-55mm zoom lens, Gitzo carbon fiber tripod
and TC80N3 Timer Remote Control. Of course, Pentax Optio W30 waterproof camera is always attached to my life jacket.Surfrigger Canoe on the Boyd Lake
Boyd Lake is very full - the highest water level since 2005.Crocks or Everything Turns Green in Springtime
Three pictures from an evening paddle workout - Surfrigger canoe on the Lonetree Reservoir near Loveland, CO. The lake is still full, you can still paddle among submerged cottonwood trees or sneak into a supply ditch. You will see a lot fishing boats and fishermen on shores, but it is quiet. Of course, it is nice place to watch or photograph sunsets over mountains, especially, now when thunderstorms are moving around.
I was testing my new "high visibility" crocks in Surfrigger. They worked, but I prefer my regular water shoes which give a little bit more room to move my feet around in a tight cockpit. The Surfrigger hull is the narrowest (15') in my paddling fleet.
This is my second pair of crocs. I've been using these clogs in Sea Wind canoe (2008 MR340 race) and, even, in Thunderbolt-X kayak.
Other picture posts from the Lonetree Reservoir: Paddling through Forest and Irrigation Ditches A Peaceful Sunset after a Heavy Gun Fire on the Lonetree Reservoir 5 Pictures in 1: HDR Image of Sea Wind Canoe and Colorado Sunset Sunset Is Not Always Spectacular over the Front Range of Rocky Mountains 3 Pictures from Sunset Paddling in Northern Colorado
Marek – what do you know about the condition of the South Platte put-ins/take-outs and river courses traditionally used by the Joint Clubs March event? Poudre and RMCC are organizing for 2015 and looking for information
Thanks!
Bill Ashworth
RMCC
I haven’t paddled the South Platte this year yet. Last year, I paddled the river around Kuner and Kersey – no significant changes in river character or access after flooding there. I haven’t seen Riverside Park in Evans after re-opening. I may have some updates in the next couple of weeks.
Hi Marek – Great pictures! This canoe stabilizer and platform may help if you have a tripod on your Penobscot.
http://wingmanoutfitter.com/blog/
Hi Larry. I go to southwestern Wyoming where my dad lives and saretm fish with sinners and do some fly fishing. Been doing it every year since I was in third grade. Lots of water up there this year so fishing was slow but still fun. Love to pan fry smaller trout or wrap them in tin foil with some butter and garlic and put them on a grill or in the coals of a camp fire for about 30 minutes. Can’t go wrong with either method.RG