Rolex Kentucky 3 Day 2011

PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
edited May 4, 2011 in Sports
This is kind of a preemptive post. I know in the past a few Smuggers and DGrinners have gone to Rolex. I'm make the trek back to Kentucky again this year. Anyone else planning to go? I'm not working this time, just having fun. I skipped WEG and I'm really looking forward to seeing all of the work they've done. I'll be armed with photo and video cameras but will focus on fun instead of footage.

Anyway, I hope to add photos to this post Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (I'll be driving home on Sunday after stadium). I'd love to see other people post in this thread, too.

Not familiar with the event? Check it out here: http://rk3de.org/
Christina Dale
SmugMug Support Specialist - www.help.smugmug.com

http://www.phyxiusphotos.com
Equine Photography in Maryland - Dressage, Eventing, Hunters, Jumpers

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  • JSPhotographyJSPhotography Registered Users Posts: 552 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2011
    Question - If on a whim I wanted to drive down on Saturday and shoot XC. What would I need to know?
  • HoofClixHoofClix Registered Users Posts: 1,156 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2011
    Hope you are having a good time! I figure stadium is going on at this moment...
    Mark
    www.HoofClix.com / Personal Facebook / Facebook Page
    and I do believe its true.. that there are roads left in both of our shoes..
  • JSPhotographyJSPhotography Registered Users Posts: 552 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2011
    Yes, can't wait to see some shots. My wife said I was nuts and talked me out of driving down.
  • TdcomptonTdcompton Registered Users Posts: 212 Major grins
    edited May 2, 2011
    It was great meeting you!
    http://tdcompton.smugmug.com
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2011
    HoofClix wrote: »
    Hope you are having a good time! I figure stadium is going on at this moment...

    Thanks Mark! I did have a nice time and I have the sunburn to prove it! Despite the terrible storms on Wednesday night the grounds were in great condition and the weather during the day on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was terrific! Probably the nicest weather I can ever remember for the whole Rolex event. :)

    I definitely missed have credentials though! When I bought my seating tickets I didn't realize that they moved the grandstands from the lake side to the opposite end so, I was on the wrong side of the arena according to the sun. Oh well! :)
    Christina Dale
    SmugMug Support Specialist - www.help.smugmug.com

    http://www.phyxiusphotos.com
    Equine Photography in Maryland - Dressage, Eventing, Hunters, Jumpers
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2011
    JSPhotography wrote: »
    Yes, can't wait to see some shots. My wife said I was nuts and talked me out of driving down.

    *gasp* how could she! Nah, driving down for just one day is a lot of time/money and I hear the online coverage was pretty good, too! Maybe you'll get down there another year?

    Things to know for x-country:

    A) If possible do a course walk ahead of time so that you can learn the course and stake out some good spots.

    B) Get there early if you want to be in a popular location like the Head of the Lake.

    C) Be prepared for rain. I carry some duct tape (Gorilla tape, really) and plastic bags. Cheap and easy! Wear waterproof boots and/or make sure your footwear is comfortable.

    D) Bring water to drink as you likely won't be near concessions and even if you are water is $3 a bottle.
    Christina Dale
    SmugMug Support Specialist - www.help.smugmug.com

    http://www.phyxiusphotos.com
    Equine Photography in Maryland - Dressage, Eventing, Hunters, Jumpers
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2011
    Tdcompton wrote: »
    It was great meeting you!

    Hey! Ditto! It was so great to hear all of the nice things you had to say about SmugMug. I hope you got some great shots :ivar
    Christina Dale
    SmugMug Support Specialist - www.help.smugmug.com

    http://www.phyxiusphotos.com
    Equine Photography in Maryland - Dressage, Eventing, Hunters, Jumpers
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2011
    Thursday Dressage:
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    Christina Dale
    SmugMug Support Specialist - www.help.smugmug.com

    http://www.phyxiusphotos.com
    Equine Photography in Maryland - Dressage, Eventing, Hunters, Jumpers
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2011
    Friday dressage:
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    Christina Dale
    SmugMug Support Specialist - www.help.smugmug.com

    http://www.phyxiusphotos.com
    Equine Photography in Maryland - Dressage, Eventing, Hunters, Jumpers
  • TdcomptonTdcompton Registered Users Posts: 212 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2011
    Love that extension shot from Thursday!
    http://tdcompton.smugmug.com
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