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[RC] Riding with a Camera - Karen SnodgrassI know that there
are a few of you that ride with your camera and take the most wonderful
pictures. I was wondering what type of camera you use and do you stop to
take the picture or do you take them "on the fly"?
I ask because a few
weeks ago I tried to take some pictures while on a training ride. Time and
time again this fall I have seen the most beautiful 12 point buck and I
wanted to try to get his picture (of course he didn't show up the day I had the
camera). I did manage to get some nice scenery pictures, but my mare
seemed to sense that my attention was not on her and she was much spookier then
usual. I was using a digital camera and couldn't figure out the best way
to carry it -- around my neck with the neck strap or just shoved in my jacket
pocket. Tried the pocket route first and missed getting a few wildlife
shots because I couldn't get the camera out quick enough. Went to around
the neck but the camera bounced around at a trot (or spook) and there was the
mental image of hanging myself on an errant tree branch.
So what do you all
do? And do you take those wonderful pictures only on training rides or
during actual competitions as well?
Thanks,
Karen in snowy NE
Ohio
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