Ken Papaleo: X Marks the Shot: January 2013

Weekend Flash Back - DIA, Denver, Colorado, 6/28/2006.



"X Shot" information.
Camera - Canon EOS-1D Mark II
ISO - 800
Shutter - 1/500 sec.
F/stop - 16
Lens - 70/200 zoom

NOTE - This was the biggest plane that ever landed at DIA, as of 6/28/2006.


Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615


Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, Colorado.


"X Shot" information.
Camera - Canon EOS 5D MarkII
ISO - 160
Shutter - 1/200 sec.
F/stop - 22
Lens - 24/70 zoom


LOCATION.
1. Cherry Creek State Park is located at 4201 South Parker Road, Aurora.
2. About a 20 minute drive from Denver.
3. Park hours are 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Daily.
4. Popular year round.

CHALLENGE.
A couple of weeks ago I posted a blog on Chatfield State Park. I had a beautiful shoot and a great time. I realized that I hadn't done much with Colorado's State Park system, on my blog.  That is going to change, starting this week. I have a list of  6 parks in this area that I want to photograph, Cherry Creek Sate Park was next in line.

SOLUTION.
The reservoir has around 880 surface acres, that makes a lot of shore line with photo opportunities. You can almost drive around the whole thing, except for the damn area. I took advantage of the late afternoon and evening light to give the photos a nice rich look. What worked best for me was to keep moving around, not staying to long at a situation. I took mental notes on locations that I wanted to go back to after the sun lowered in the sky. The clear blue sky was great, making some images really stand out.

MORE PHOTOS FROM THIS SHOOT.



















































ALL PHOTOS FOR SALE, CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.


Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615



Weekend Flash Back - Snow Geese, Lamar, Colorado, 2/9/2001.



"X Shot" information.
Camera - Nikon D1H
ISO - 200
Shutter - 1/60sec.
F/stop - 22
Lens - 500 mm
NOTE - a tripod was used for this shot.


Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615



National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colorado.



"X Shot" information.
Camera - Cannon EOS-1Ds Mark III
ISO - 800
Shutter - 1/800 sec.
F/stop - 5.6

LOCATION
1. The National Western Stock Show is located just off I-70, Washington St. Exit.
2. There is a daily schedule of events at www.nationalwestern.com
3. The show runs through Sunday, January 27, 2013.


CHALLENGE
I have shot the Stock Show every year, when working for the Rocky Mountain News for 28 years. Each year, one of the challenges was to get a photo showing how cold it was. This was my goal again last week.


SOLUTION
The first thing I did was to go on a day when it was overcast and 12 degrees.  There is a walkway over the outdoor stock yards, that gives you a good look on what's going on. From here I was able to see that the ranchers would wash the livestock, with warm water, as part of the preparation for the show.
The warm water, mixed with the cold air, would cause steam to come off the warm blooded animals.
The problem was that it didn't show up to well. I had to find a dark background for this to work.  After looking for awhile, I found it. Black plastic was put up on a fence and the steam was easy to see. I took my light reading off the highlights and the photo came out great. I also shoot some photos inside, just to warm up.


MORE PHOTOS FROM THIS SHOOT.





























ALL PHOTOS ARE FOR SALE, CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.


Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615


Weekend Flash Back - Breckenridge, Colorado, 12/10/2002.



"X Shot" information.
Camera - Nikon D1H
ISO - 400
Shutter - 1/250 sec.
F/stop - 16
Lens - 70/200 zoom


Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615





Collection of images, Denver Stock Show, Colorado.



"X Shot" information.
Camera - Canon EOS-1D Mark II
ISO - 800
Shutter 1/500 sec.
F/stop - 5.6
Lens - 70/200 zoom

CHALLENGE.
After you carry a 15 pound camera bag on your left shoulder for over 35 years you end up with some back problems. Last week my back was real sore and I wasn't able to shoot my blog. "X Marks the Shot" has been posted every week for over four years, so I had to think of something. 

SOLUTION.
I planned on shooting the Stock Show, so I decided to publish some old images that I had of it, on file. If you are a serious photographer and have a lot of gear, try not to use a bag. Nobody thought anything of it when I worked for the Rocky Mountain News! Now, many of my fellow photographers have some sort of back trouble. These days, there are other ways to carry your equipment. I switched to a fishing vest, it has a lot of pockets, large and small. The weight is pretty much evenly spread out, giving your back a break! Try to put your gear in the same pocket every time, just like you would in your camera bag, then it will be easy to find what you want, quickly if needed.




























Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615

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Evergreen, Colorado, United States
I worked for the Rocky Mountain News for 28 years, until they went out of business. I now do freelance work, post this weekly blog, ski and play with my four grand children. I still have the love to get out and take photographs, which brings me great peace and comfort.

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