This is a Knight of the South Branch Valley competing in the West Virginia State Jousting Championship. This competition was held the 71st Mountain State Forest Festival - an annual event held in Elkins, WV on the first weekend in October..
This young Knight has just successfully lanced the small white ring from the thin black wand hanging down from the cross bar behind him. They run at a full gallop and try to lance three rings in a run.During each succeeding round, the size of the ring is reduced by 1/4 inch. During this round the rings were 1 1/4 inch in diameter. In the winning round, the rings were reduced to 1 inch in diameter and the winner lanced all three rings successfully at a full gallop - it is really exciting to see them do this with these small rings!
Location/Date: Mountain State Forest Festival held on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV, October 6, 2007.
[Nikon D200, Nikkor 70-200mm f/28 VR @ 70mm, 1/500s, f/5.6, iso 400, monopod]
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My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
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Using a P&S camera: to photograph scenes on the C&O Canal along the Potomac River while Bike Patrolling for the NPS.
Using a P&S camera: to photograph scenes on the C&O Canal along the Potomac River while Bike Patrolling for the NPS.