Through some pretty intense back pain I still managed to get out on Saturday to shoot the Battlefield Half Marathon. Although I wasn’t as mobile as I was the previoius two years, I still got some great Fall colors and an awesome sunrise. I suppose I should have taken it easy, but I’m just stubborn that way I guess. After all, I got the shot!
This time last year I was at Hollywood Studios shooting a Marathon. I never made it back to the hat to get the night shot that I’ve always wanted. Guess I never will. Bummer.
Long live the sorcerer’s hat.
Maybe I’ll start a new tradition…
Long Day and finally getting around to posting something. Participated in the Carmax Tacky Christmas Light Run in Midlothian. We’re talking Griswold see-it-from-space tacky. And I didn’t take a camera! What’s wrong with me?!
Wacky Tacky Finishing Chute.
I’ve posted all my images from the Battlefield Half Marathon last weekend on my gallery site, but I really wanted to get to the video that I shot that day, too. There’s some awesome scenery in the surrounding county here. Enjoy…
If you knew what you were looking at you could see almost the entire course of yesterday’s Battlefield Half Marathon.
This is the “view” from my house – well, at least from straight above my house.
I know the saying – “The early bird gets the worm” – but it’s so much harder this time of year. I suppose the payoff is worth it. And also, I don’t like worms.
Such a cool (quite literally) sunrise this morning at the inaugural Battlefield Half Marathon in Frederick County, VA. | Order a print of this image.
Early day for me tomorrow, but the silver lining is that it’s the closest race to me that I’ve ever shot. Any closer and it’d be in my back yard! I’m not complaining, but I do need to get some sleep.
Big event for the area tomorrow morning. See ya bright and early – well, at least early.
As I take inventory of all the opportunity that has come my way over the last eleven months, I can’t help but feel a little overwhelmed. I count myself lucky to have the relationships I have in this community. What really amazes me is that these people actually recognize something in what I’m doing. I’ve never considered myself a “video producer.” I’ve never considered myself a “photographer.” I’ve never considered myself, on any level, a “graphic designer.” These were just new ventures that kept my wandering brain focused with something to do. I can’t believe that, after all these years, people still consider what I do is decent enough to appreciate. It just blows my mind. I certainly have so much more to learn in a field that is always expanding. It’s an endless chase, but it’s certainly been fun and exciting so far. So a heartfelt thank you to all those who’ve seen something in what I do especially when I begin to doubt my abilities.
Whew, that was like a therapy session and today’s image is what sparked that thought…
This is where I’ll be this weekend.
Something weird is happening. I’m hating running less these days. I’m not a runner and am not trying to be one. I’d still always choose the bike over running. But I don’t dislike it as much as I used to. This is probably how I’ll remain in shape throughout the winter. Perhaps next year I’ll focus on some sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. Who knows? I do know this though – my body hates running much more than I do. I’m going for a ride.
Cedarmeade Studios 