OLYMPIC ATHLETE SHOOT | ERIK BJORNSEN
Olympic Nordic Skier
It was a great evening shooting with 3-time National title holder and first time Olympic Nordic Skier, Erik Bjornsen.
+ Erik Bjornsen: http://erikbjornsen.com/
+ Austin Trayser, Trayser Media Group: http://www.traysermediagroup.com/
NATIVE PERCA FISH ARGENTINA
Native Perch Specie
John Hudgens releasing a native perca (Percichthys Trucha) from the Limay River, Argentina. It was great to see one of the few native species. We had a great day fishing and creating images with Ron Sorenson of Chocolate Lab Expeditions.
The Perca is an interesting fish, a modern fish some say… so like a Perch Bass Trout?
“Grouped under the common name existed four endemic percíctidos Patagonia: Percichthys trout and Percichthys vincigerrai (smallmouth bass), Percichthys colhuapiensis (largemouth bass) and Percichthys laevis . Modern DNA analysis techniques, resolved the questions of classification and determined that there is a single species in Argentina (Percichthys trout).”
+ For more about this unique specie check out this link: http://aguaspatagonicas.com/peces/perca-o-trucha-criolla
+ Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: http://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/
+ Chocolate Lab Expeditions: http://www.cleflyfishing.com/
BACKCOUNTRY STARTRAILS ANDES MOUNTAINS
Starscape Photography
After a backcountry meal of homemade empanadas, a warm fire and good friends I set out with the camera to capture some night sky images. The night office consisted of a clear night with an unbelievable start gazing show.
+ Patagonia: http://www.patagonia.com/
+ Las Pampas Lodge: http://www.laspampaslodge.com/
GAUCHO’S TRUSTY STEED
Cowboy’s Stallion
A local gaucho’s horse waiting and ready for the day’s tasks.
+ Patagonia: http://www.patagonia.com/
+ Las Pampas Lodge: http://www.laspampaslodge.com/
GAUCHO FACÓN & TIRADOR | ARGENTINA
Patagonian Cultural Tradition
A local gaucho polishes his family facón and tirador in anticipation for the annual town rodeo festivities.
+ Patagonia: http://www.patagonia.com/
+ Las Pampas Lodge: http://www.laspampaslodge.com/
SOUTH AMERICAN DRAGON TEETH?!?
Andes Mountains, Patagonia
Dinosaur teeth? .. or… Dragon teeth? Either way, it was pretty damn heavy…and anciently cool.
+ Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: http://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/
+ Patagonia River Guides: http://www.patagoniariverguides.com/
ARGENTINA GAUCHO
Patagonia Pampas Cowboy
Last month while in rural Argentina I had a remarkable opportunity to spend time with the gauchos. I am very grateful for the chance to get a glimpse into their life, lifestyle and livelihood. They are all such great examples to me in how to exist in simple transcendental consciousness, the simplest form of human awareness.
This is an image of Hector racking-up his horse after he and his son roped a severely injured calf. Unfortunately the injury was fatal and the animal was put down. A tough blow to a gaucho, a grown cow is worth more at market than a calf. I was able to shoot the traditional killing and butchering process as well. Nothing is wasted out there, not even the blood. It was an incredible learning experience and the asado that followed a few days later was one of the best meals of my life…. I can’t wait to return.
“Si sos gaucho en de verás, no has de mudar, porque andequiera que vayas ira s con tu alma por delante.”
“If you’re really a gaucho, you can’t change, because wherever you go, you’ll go with your soul leading the way.”
– Ricardo Guiraldes Don Segundo Sombra (translated1935)
+ Patagonia: http://www.patagonia.com/
+ Las Pampas Lodge: http://www.laspampaslodge.com/
LOOKBOOK COVER + DIGITAL
2014
The new Patagonia 2014 Fly Fishing Lookbook is showing up at stores this week. I’m thrilled to have a few images in there. Here is a sneak peek.
+ Patagonia Fly Fishing: https://www.patagonia.com/fly-fishing/
Patagonia Fly Fishing LookBook Flip Thru
EXPLORATION DAY | ARGENTINA
Tunnel Of Trees, Patagonia
Exploration day – sometimes, you just never know where it might lead …
+ Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: http://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/
+ Chocolate Lab Expeditions: http://www.cleflyfishing.com/
PUBLISHED FLYFUSION MOBI ISSUE 2014
Editorial Magazine
I’m pleased to a have Henry’s Fork River photo essay in the premier issue of Fly Fusion Magazine MOBI. Summer is just around the corner, can’t wait for opening day! Big thanks to the great folks at TroutHutner Lodge!
+FlyFusion MOBI: http://bmg.uberflip.com/t/50018#
+TroutHunter Lodge: http://www.trouthunt.com/
