Pictured Rocks climbing
The other day I got to do something I've been wanting to do for a long time-shoot some climbers at Pictured Rocks State Park, by Monticello. Alan Grau, Glenn Penny, and Matt (can't remember his last name, so we'll call him Tall) met me up there and we had a great time. Hanging in a harness for a half hour at a time while getting "the shot" is harder than I imagined.
The shots didn't turn out as good as I'd hoped, but we still had a good time. It was a great learning experience for me. I now know how to get the better shots after looking over the almost 200 that I took. I really only got about 10 good ones, and only 3 or 4 of those are worthy of showing.
The plan is to go back. I have to get some better ones and now that I have my flash kit for off camera lighting, I think it will be so much better.
Anyway, here are the three that I might use for an article. Feel free to criticize, but be somewhat kind.
Glenn Penny
Glenn, and Matt
Alan Grau
Matt (Tall)
Even if the shots didn't turn out like I'd hoped, I still had a great time and got to climb with some cool people. As always- "next time it will be better"! Till then, Cheers!
Ahhh, makes me miss PR. Good job! The greens really pop, giving it that lush Iowa feel. I can almost smell the mud! How did you rig for this? Rapped off the top? The angles are good! Hey, when we are back in May we need to get on a rope together.
Amos, thanks! your opinion means a lot. Yeah rapped in from the top-tied to a tree. It was soo fun! had a great time. I'd love to climb up there with you, man. you could show me ropes on a few routes I wanna do. be sure you bring your gear.
I think the photo's look good! Nice work. Hopefully we can get out and to it again soon.