Iditarod, a preview

[Blue_In_AK]

I took over 1300 shots today, and I'll probably get as many or more tomorrow. Then come 10 days of Nome. It may take me months to get this year's Iditarod gallery sorted out, edited and posted -- especially with the upcoming second eye surgery -- but I'll try extra hard to make it worth your while. This is a labor of love for me, and I appreciate that some of you enjoy keeping up with the "last great race."

We sponsored musher Trent Herbst this year, so we get access into areas closed off to the general public. Trent's going to have a barbecue before the race for his friends and supporters, kind of a tailgate party, so I'll have all kinds of opportunities to photograph the dogs and get candid shots of the mushers. It opens up new possibilities for my Iditarod tales.


Anyway, I loved this dog and wanted to share.

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[Celebration]

1. Love the dog too

Have fun, Blue. Also, I know you are busy but when you get a chance, look at our pinned threads. We are trying to get everyone's photo sites, like your SmugMug gallery all into one pinned thread.

[Callalily]

2. What determination in those eyes!

I wait every year for your Iditarod, and will patiently (ahem) wait for more!

What a daunting task you have ahead of you, and we get the pleasure of viewing them.

[Solly Mack]

3. What a beauty!

Great shot!

Thank you, Blue. I love your Iditarod photos. I'm grateful you share this experience with us. I learn something and get to see wonderful photos.

[NV Whino]

4. Wonderful shot of the dog

Lookong forward to your coverage of the Iditerod. Have fun… as if you wouldn't.

[CC]

5. I love this

and it makes me want to reach out and brush the snow off his/her head then rub his/her ears.

[Elfin Yeti]

6. I just love this shot!

Everything about it is perfect -- the snowflakes are almost unreal and perfectly placed!