Archive for October, 2009

Salmon River Rafting Photography

Here’s a peak at some of the photos made on a recent rafting trip to the Salmon River in Idaho.  We had about the same range in weather as we did in rapids- from sunshine to storms and from smooth calm water to adrenaline pumping rapids.  It was an adventurous experience navigating the turns of the river in both a raft and an inflatable kayak.  Sam Castaldo was a great guide and I’d ride with him any day!  Enjoy the photos!

Kayak roll

Kayak roll

Riding the Rapids

Riding the Rapids

Splashing through rapids

Splashing through rapids

Sunset at camp

Sunset at camp

River guide navigates the Salmon River

River guide navigates the Salmon River

Kayaker heads downstream

Kayaker heads downstream

Lightning strikes the Salmon River Valley

Lightning strikes the Salmon River Valley

Paddling the calm currents

Paddling the calm currents

Waterproof snacks

Waterproof snacks

Rocky river bottom landscape

Rocky river bottom landscape

The rapids are coming!

The rapids are coming!

Hold on! Sammy navigates the white water.

Hold on! Sammy navigates the white water.

Mountain goat eating grass

Big Horn Sheep eating grass

Sunset over our sandy beach campground

Sunset over our sandy beach campground

Ahhh... this is Idaho!

Ahhh... this is Idaho!

Outside Magazine & Turner Forte Photography

Pick up the current October issue of Outside Magazine and see some of our photos.  On page 10, you’ll find James’s amazing shot of Mobula Rays underwater.  This shot was taken in the middle of the day so it should be really bright, but instead the rays have blocked out all the light.  With this dense cloud of rays swimming overhead, James says it was like an eclipse!

Mobula Rays Eclipse

Mobula Rays Eclipse

In a way different part of the world, here are a couple shots from Marfa, Texas.   If you ever find yourself on the lone highways of West Texas, this artsy and eclectic town is a must!

Marfa, Texas

Marfa, Texas