Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Sunrise


The morning sunrise along the Intercoastal Waterways is a wonderful thing.  A warm breeze, the rising light on terra cotta rooftops, in the distance an ocean view, and the singular sound of the wind on water.  An early rise to these calming surroundings, before a long work day.  How can you go wrong?

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 64mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/160sec | f 7.1

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Post Race


After a hard fought win, No.9 gets his rub down and drink of water before being escorted to the winner's circle.  I don't pretend to be an expert of the racing culture, but on the rare occasions I get to to the track, the handlers consistently appear to love these beautiful animals they care for.  Gentle in the treatment, warm in the touch - the animals reciprocating.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 85mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/320sec | 8

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Down the Stretch


St. Patrick's Day at the Gulfstream was a colourful day.  A beautiful afternoon, a festive crowd, and an abundance of green sequin hats and shamrocks.  The perfect blend of race day ambiance and the sound of each pack charging to the finish line made for a good time with my peeps.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 85mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/400sec | f9

Friday, March 23, 2012

The Archway


Being honest, sometimes it's a struggle to find the inspiration to shoot something as often as I would like.  That's when I thank heaven for geometrics.  Lines, shapes, colours and contrasts are in and of themselves a great subject, and and can be thought provoking (for some I guess).  This archway was part of a walkabout -  the height, space and symmetry with the delicious purple lighting helped me get into a groove on this night.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 50mm | ISO 1250 | shutter 1/13sec | f13

Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Handicapper



As I was setting up for a shot of the staircase, this interesting gentleman makes his way down.  After a brief exchange, I asked if I could take his photo.  He asked me if it was "because of the win".  Had no idea what he was talking about, until I looked him up when sending the street pic.  Turned out this guy is a world class race handicapper, that had won a $500,000 grand prize from a starting pool of 100,000 entrants.  You never know who you are going to meet.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 22mm | ISO 800 | shutter 1/30sec | f4

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

At The Wire


These pups can move.  The evening races at Mardi Gras Casino went through their ritual ceremony for each run.  The presenting of the greyhounds (tails wagging), lining up for the race, the buzz of the speeding bunny...and they are off.  A very exciting, high energy event, executed wonderfully by these canine athletes.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 30mm | ISO 5000 | shutter 1/80sec | f10

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Court


This was delightful sight.  During race day, the stands that line the court are filled with race goers, watching the walk of the competitors.  At night, the area is filled with the evening crowd, soothed by the pastel coloured lights and the sounds of water in the show piece fountain.  A pleasant surprise indeed.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 17mm | ISO 1250 | shutter 1/30sec | f 4

Monday, March 19, 2012

The Water Tower


A Sunday evening walkabout, a warm breeze blowing, and the peaceful feeling from the setting sun.  In the  distance, the familiar silhouette of palms and the Floridian water towers made for a nice momento from a too short visit.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 68mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/100sec | 22

Sunday, March 18, 2012

What Are The Odds?


I find the horse track to be a very interesting place.  It never fails in providing the broadest of colorful economic cross sections of society, blended with an interesting foundation of characters from the racing culture.  All looking to test Lady Luck.

Hallandale Beach, Florida  03.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 17mm | ISO 320 | shutter 1/25sec | 4