Kayaking the Umpqua

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted November 25, 2009178 views6 comments

A skilled kayaker negotiates the fast water on the Umpqua River in southern Oregon.

Nikon D300
Nikon 80-400mm VR at 400mm
1/250 @ f6
ISO 320

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6 comments

Comment posted by Martin Stankiewicz on November 25, 2009 at 7:01 AM

Very nice action. Whitewater kayaking is one of those things I haven't tried yet. It looks too dangerous.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on November 25, 2009 at 12:38 PM

Nice action capture Marcy....I think these guys/gals are crazy!

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Comment posted by Marcy Ugstad on November 25, 2009 at 2:30 PM

Thanks, Martin and Richard! Appreciate the comments on the photo.

I do quite a bit of photography work with kayaks and rafts, and I really enjoy watching these skilled folks navigate the rapids and do some of their "tricks". We had been following this group for a while and they gave me some wonderful opportunities for actions shots!

Thanks again,

Marcy

Registered on September 10, 2009, 27 Posts, 54 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 26, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Marcy: I spent many childhood days on the North Umpqua outside of Roseburg so this brought back some nice memories. Great shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Marcy Ugstad on November 27, 2009 at 2:23 PM

Thanks, Bill - I spent quite a bit of time in Roseburg this year working on the fires. Luckily for me I also had some time off so was able to run up to Glide, Steamboat Falls, etc for some kayak action. I love that area of the river!! My Godparents lived in Toketee, so I spent a lot of time in the area as a kid.

Thanks for the comments on the photo,

Marcy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 28, 2009 at 4:07 AM

Oh, that just does not look like fun to me.

But what a great shot. It's fun to watch for sure.

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