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Words & photos by Allison Kennedy Davies
Capture the action
I shot this at the East Coast Open kids run bike race at Blue Mountain several years ago. This kid probably
totally rips on a mountain bike now and I love that this is a quick look back at where it all began. This is on
the very first lap of the race, before the pack spreads out. I love how pumped this young rider is on getting
the holeshot and how he’s eyeing up that first roller with some serious determination. Shot at a relatively
shallow aperture of F5.6 and a fast shutter speed of 1/2000th, I was able to both freeze the action and blur
out some of the background detail. The focus is clearly on the rider out front.
Since the day my daughter was born, I’ve been luggingmy camera gear, Pelican case–protected, on every outdoor adventure we’ve taken. There’s
something about the way she comes alive in the great outdoors that I love to capture. These outdoor photos remindme so clearly of the moments, the
adventures and the experiences we’ve had as a family. Whether it’s a muddy pair of boots, strawberry-stained hands or a peaceful moment at sunset,
when I look back at these images I can remember everything about those days: the smells, the tastes, the calm and the peace of each experience. It’s
awesome to carry your phone for quick captures but why not treat yourself to a waterproof case and commit to packing your real gear on a few key trips
this summer? I guarantee you’ll see a side of your child that doesn’t always shine through in our busy day-to-day lives.
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