B is for Boathouse

The recent flood led to an evacuation of most of the boats in the boathouse. The ones that were hung high enough could stay in place.

Linking up with ABC Wednesday.

Changes

My first blog entry: October 2011

City Daily Photo is celebrating the Festival of the Belly Button to look at how their photography style has changed over time. I haven't really considered what I do "photography" for very long. When I first started blogging, I just went out and snapped pictures of anything I found interesting. There was little, or no, thought about composition, lighting, texture, etc.

My daughter's boat during Head of the Hooch: November 2012

After following several other CDP blogs and admiring the photos, I decided to take a photography class at our local community college. While I still have a long way to go, I now think before snapping away.

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Hooch 2012

The Head of the Hooch is being held this weekend in Chattanooga. 2,000 boats are competing in the 5K head race. They are not all competing against each other, as there are over 80 separate races for all age groups and boat sizes.

Putting In

I am learning so much about rowing this year, thanks to my hard-working daughter. Today I'm sharing a series of photos of the girls putting the boat in the water. If you haven't been around these boats, it gives you an idea of their size and weight.

Getting ready to lift

Out to the water

Lowering the boat

Just add oars and rowers and they're off!

If you are interested in seeing a race, and you live anywhere near Chattanooga, the Head of the Hooch is the first weekend in November. It is the second largest regatta in the US, with 2,000 boats and roughly 9,000 rowers. As long as the weather cooperates it is a great photo op.

Rowing

The Chattanooga Head Race took place this weekend. Pictured above are the Chattanooga Junior Rowing's Women's Youth Novice. This was my daughter's first regatta and it made it more exciting to have someone to cheer for.

Day View

...of the Coke stage that I shared yesterday. This is taken from across the river, showing the back of the stage/barge. Although this was before the first concert of the day, you can see there are already some people ready to enjoy the show.
This is my contribution to Skywatch Friday.

Sailboat

...heading downriver to Riverbend 2012.