Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Kentucky Cup Jump Off 2010



For Immediate Release

Lexington, Ky., April 25 - Beezie Madden, of Cazenovia, N.Y., showed why she's one of the best show jumpers in the world in tonight's $60,000 Kentucky Cup Grand Prix at the Kentucky Horse Park. She guided Danny Boy to a jump-off time of 38.37 seconds to defeat the three other riders who qualified for the deciding round.

Canadian international star Beth Underhill, of King Township, Ont., grabbed second place on Top Gun (39.56), and Laura Teodori, of Tucson, Ariz., took third place on Kasoar D'Uxelles (39.99). Madden also finished fifth on Mademoiselle.

Madden, 47, led the U.S. team to the gold medal in the 2004 and the 2008 Olympics, where she also won the individual bronze medal. At the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, she led the U.S. team to the silver medal and earned the individual silver medal.

The Kentucky Cup Grand Prix was the show jumping test event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park September 25 to October 10. On a windy and rainy evening, the lights and the footing were fully tested, along with many other organizational elements. The top riders enthusiastically praised the main arena and the footing, for which construction was completed in the spring of 2009.

"We're used to riding in inclement weather, and with the footing the rain doesn't matter," said Madden. "The arena's fantastic, and with the extra stands that will be here for the World Games, it should make the atmosphere even better."

Underhill, 48, is a veteran of Canadian teams at the Olympics and World Equestrian Games, but she'd never competed at the Kentucky Horse Park before. "I thought this was a perfect amount of atmosphere, and southern hospitality was definitely at its best here, so the World Games should be a spectacular sensation," she said.

Both of Madden's horses are candidates for the U.S. team at the World Games. Danny Boy finished tied for sixth in the selection trials held in Florida during the winter, while Mademoiselle finished ninth. Both horses will campaign in Europe this summer in preparation, along with Madden's Olympic medalist, Authentic.

Underhill hopes to make the Canadian team with Top Gun too, and she came to the Kentucky Cup to acquaint him with the ring, the stables and the environment.

Teodori, 20, is not a U.S. team candidate, but she came to the Kentucky Horse Park to gain international experience. She said she's owned Kasoar D'Uxelles for four years. "He's the horse I did my first grand prix on and my first everything with. He's the horse who's taken me where I am today," she said.

About The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championship of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The World Games are held every four years, and this will be the first time in the United States. The World Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sports in U.S. television history. The 2010 World Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of more than $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International Inc., Meydan and UK Healthcare.

For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visitwww.alltechfeigames.com.

Media Contact:
Amy Walker
Public Relations
859-255-2010, ext. 235
awalker@feigames2010.org

Sunday, April 25, 2010

William Fox-Pitt wins the Kentucky Rolex 3Day event




To see more of my photos click here, http://jennifermunson.smugmug.com/Stock-Images/Rolex-2010-Stadium-Jumping

For Immediate Release

Lexington, Ky., April 25 - William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain concluded the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, the same way he began it-in first place. As the last rider to start on today's show jumping course, he and Cool Mountain negotiated all 16 jumps perfectly to capture the $80,000 and the Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual Timepiece that go to the winner.

Phillip Dutton, of West Grove, Pa., also recorded a clear round on Woodburn to climb from fourth place to second, while Becky Holder, of Chattahoochee, Ga., lowered one rail on Courageous Comet to hold on to third place. Dutton also finished sixth on The Foreman.

Boyd Martin, of West Grove, Pa., completed the event on three horses, placing fifth with Neville Bardos, 11th with Rock On Rose, and 12th with Remington XXV in the record 53-horse starting field. Kim Severson, who'd been standing second after cross-country on Tipperary Liadhnan, fell to 24th with 24 jumping faults and 12 time faults.

Fox-Pitt, 41, had competed at Rolex Kentucky six times previously but hadn't won before. The 6'5" rider will attempt to win the second leg of the Rolex Grand slam next week when he rides two horses in the Mitsubishi Badminton Three-Day Event in England. (The $350,000 prize goes to any rider who can win Rolex Kentucky, Badminton and the Burghley Three-Day Event in England consecutively.)

"I came here hoping for atop-10 placing, and I kept reminding myself of that while I was in the ring today," said Fox-Pitt.

"When you come to a four-star competition like this, you never really know what will happen, but I certainly didn't expect this," he added. "Cool Mountain has come out of this a better horse, and hopefully he'll step up to the [Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games] in the fall."

Second place with Woodburn marked the eighth time that Dutton, 46, has finished in the runner-up position. He won the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in 2008 on Connaught, meaning that he's finished first or second in nine of the 13 CCI4* competitions run at Rolex Kentucky since 1998.

"Hopefully he'll win one of these things one of these days, but sometimes you're grateful to be second," said Dutton with a wry grin.

Woodburn was a last-minute entry at Rolex Kentucky. Dutton had planned to ride him at Badminton since he had three or four other horses entered here, but the Icelandic volcano eruption that stranded several Rolex Kentucky officials in Europe also kept Europe-bound cargo flights on the ground. The addition of Woodburn meant that Dutton would be riding four horses and required the organizers to juggle the schedule to give him enough time to warm each horse up before cross-country. He withdrew Kheops Du Quesnay after dressage and retired Waterfront on cross-country.

"I'm pleased I made the decision to ride Woodburn here, and I'm thankful to the organizers for squeezing me in," said Dutton.

Third was Holder's best finish ever at Rolex Kentucky, even though she's been near the top after dressage or cross-country several times. Show jumping has been a disappointment for her and Courageous Comet, though.

"I've had a lot of experience being near the top here after cross-country, and there is a growth that happens that allows you to put all those things that distract you to the side and just go do it," said Holder, who was relieved with today's four-fault performance.

Today's attendance was 16,499. The total for the event was 61,828.

Townend Returns To Kentucky Horse Park
British rider Oliver Townend, who fell at cross-country fence 20 on Saturday, was released from the hospital on Sunday morning and watched the show jumping phase at the Kentucky Horse Park on Sunday afternoon. His horse ODT Master Rose, who had been standing in seventh place after cross-country, was not presented at the third horse inspection and was withdrawn from the competition.

To listen to an interview with Townend, go to www.rk3de.org.

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, is America's only four-star competition and is a member of the HSBC Classic Series. The world's best horses and riders vie for $250,000 in prize money and the coveted Rolex Championship.

The 2010 event marked the 30th consecutive year of sponsorship by Rolex Watch USA.

This year NBC has expanded its television coverage of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event from 60 to 90 minutes. The program will air on Saturday, May 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 EDT, just prior to the Preakness Stakes.

Media Contact:
Marty Bauman
Press Chief
info@Classic_Communications.com
859-233-3374

About The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships for eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The World Games are held every fur years, and this will be the first time in the United States. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event was the eventing test event for the World Games.

The World Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sports in U.S. television history. The 2010 World Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of more than $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International Inc., Meydan and UK Healthcare.

For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com.

Media Contact:
Amy Walker
Public Relations
859-255-2010, ext. 235
awalker@feigames2010.org

Saturday, April 24, 2010

William Fox-Pitt holds on to the lead after today's cross country




To view my gallery of images please click here, http://jennifermunson.smugmug.com/Stock-Images/Rolex-Cross-Country


For Immediate Release

Lexington, Ky., April 23 - William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain retained the lead he took in dressage by recording a clear cross-country round today on Cool Mountain at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone.

Fox-Pitt's score of 42.8 penalties kept him 2 points ahead of three-time Rolex Kentucky winner Kim Severson on Tipperary Liadhnan (44.8). Becky Holder, on Courageous Comet, is just behind with 45.2 penalties. Severson and Holder each jumped faultless cross-country rounds too.

Two-time Olympic team gold medalist Phillip Dutton, the 2008 Rolex Kentucky winner, stands fourth with The Foreman (47.6) and fifth with Woodburn (47.7). Dutton finished 1 second slow on The Foreman but was faultless on Woodburn. Dutton retired his third mount, Waterfront, on course after a refusal.

Boyd Martin recorded no jumping faults on all three of his mounts today. He finished without time faults on Neville Bardos (eighth place, 51.8) and Rock On Rose (15th place, 59.2) but had 5.2 time faults on Remington XXV (14th place, 59.0).

In anticipation of the forecasted thunderstorms (with a threat of tornadoes), the Rolex Kentucky organizers shortened the cross-country day schedule by canceling the lunch break. Consequently, today's competition was completed by 1:30 p.m., without rain or lightning while the horses were on course. Ten horses finished with no jumping faults inside the optimum time of 11:08. Another 20 horses finished with only time faults.

"He didn't seem overwhelmed by the course at all," said Fox-Pitt, 41, of Cool Mountain, 10. The English-bred Thoroughbred was running his first four-star three-day event. "I wasn't feeling at my best this morning, but he was, and I'm very glad of that because you don't want to throw away a top spot when you're lucky enough to get it. So I'm naturally very happy," he said.

Fox-Pitt said that he is aiming both Cool Mountain and Seacookie, a horse he rode at Rolex Kentucky in 2009, for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park. "Cool Mountain could be a very exciting horse for the autumn, and having been here could only be an advantage," he said.

Severson, 36, of Scottsville, Va., said she was pleasantly surprised to be so near the top. "[Tipperary Liadhnan] has always been a very good cross-country horse, but he got more tired than I thought he would, I think because, as we've seen before, the ground gets more holding as it dries here," said Severson, the Olympic individual silver medalist in 2004. "I think we can have a good show jumping round tomorrow if I can stay out of his way."

Holder, of Chattahoochee, Ga., finished faultlessly despite taking the long route at the second half of the famous Head of the Lake water complex.

"He can be a little bit spooky, and he doesn't like changes in the footing, but as long as I can give him a chance to see where he's going, he'll step up," explained Holder, 41, of her route. "I felt that some of the mistakes in the past were errors of line, so I tried to give him time to see the approaches and read the jumps, and then make it up by galloping between the fences."

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event concludes tomorrow with the show jumping phase, for which festivities will begin at 11:30 a.m.


Townend Recovering After Fall

Oliver Townend of Great Britain, riding at Rolex Kentucky to try to win the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam, fell at fence 20, the Hollow, with sixth-placed Ashdale Cruise Master. Townend, 27, was transported to the University of Kentucky Trauma and Emergency Services-Emergency Department. He was conscious at the time he was transported.

As of 5:00 p.m. EDT, Townend was reported to be up and walking around, and he appeared to be alert.

Ashdale Cruise Mater was examined by attending veterinarians and sustained no injuries.

Earlier in the day, Townend had guided ODT Master Rose to a clear round that was just two seconds slow, putting him in seventh place.

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, is America's only four-star competition and is a member of the HSBC Classic Series. The world's best horses and riders vie for $250,000 in prize money and the coveted Rolex Championship.

Follow the action on the live webcast at www.universalsports.com/equestrian.

This year NBC has expanded its television coverage of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event from 60 to 90 minutes. The program will air on Saturday, May 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 EDT, just prior to the Preakness Stakes.

Media Contact:
Marty Bauman
Press Chief
ino@Classic_Communications.com
859-233-3374

About The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships for eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The World Games are held every fur years, and this will be the first time in the United States. The World Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sports in U.S. television history. The 2010 World Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of more than $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International Inc., Meydan and UK Healthcare.

For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visitwww.alltechfeigames.com.

Media Contact:
Amy Walker
Public Relations
859-255-2010, ext. 235
awalker@feigames2010.org

Friday, April 23, 2010

Woo Hoo - "A big black horse and a cherry tree"






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For Immediate Release


Lexington, Ky., April 22 -- Sashaying in to KT Tunstall's "Black Horse and The Cherry Tree," Tina Konyot's big black horse Calecto V showed their partnership has reached new heights with a decisive win in the 2010 Kentucky Cup CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle, scoring 76.25 percent.

Chris von Martels on Naomi (70.20%) rode into second place, with Jacqueline Brooks on Balmoral close behind in third (67.35%).

"It was great fun [out there]," said Konyot, 48, of Palm City, Fla.

More than 2,200 spectators enjoyed Konyot's performance, highlighted by her Danish-bred stallion's powerful piaffe and expressive canter work, as the pair boogied to such modern faire as Beyonce's "Crazy In Love," and Jennifer Lopez' "Let's Get Loud." Konyot's music featured a voice-over that slightly altered Tunstall's lyrics to state, "Big Black Horse says look at me," which brought a chuckle of approval from the crowd.

Konyot and Calecto had only performed this freestyle twice before, and she admitted that "it still needs more tweaking." Still, she's happy with the result. "I think it's appropriate for him, and I was extremely pleased with him," she said.

It was a great day in more ways than one for Konyot-earlier in the day Lady Shakespeare, a horse trained by her boyfriend, Roger Attfield, won the Bewitched Stakes at nearby Keeneland race course.

Canadian Chris von Martels, 28, Wellington, Fla., and the Dutch Warmblood mare Naomi strutted their stuff in a Spanish-flavored freestyle, which suited the mare's slinky movement and ring presence. Their high placing belies the newness of their partnership-the horse was purchased for von Martels to contest the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and he's only been riding her for two months.

Canada also claimed third place, with Olympic veteran Jacqueline Brooks, 42, of Cedar Valley, Ont., and her young Hanoverian Balmoral showing off for the crowd to an eclectic mix of music featuring intricate drumming to go along with the his intricate steps.

Brooks and von Martels are both excited about the future of Canadian dressage, headed by newly hired coach Robert Dover. "We're really excited because this is the most depth we've ever had, certainly the most since 1988 [when Canada won the Olympic bronze medal]. Robert has been such a big force in that," said Brooks.

"It's really an exciting time for our country," added von Martels.

All the riders expressed their enthusiasm for the Kentucky Horse Park and hope to be back in September to ride under the lights again in the main arena at the World Games.

"It's a very comfortable venue for the horses, and it was spectacular tonight," said Konyot.

"It's electric but not overwhelming," agreed von Martels. "It's a place of a lifetime."

"It feels intimate, even in such a big stadium," added Brooks. "You actually feel a connection with the spectators."

About The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championship of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The World Games are held every four years, and this will be the first time in the United States. The World Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sports in U.S. television history. The 2010 World Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of more than $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International Inc., Meydan and UK Healthcare.

For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visitwww.alltechfeigames.com.

Media Contact:
Amy Walker
Public Relations
859-255-2010, ext. 235
awalker@feigames2010.org

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Kentucky Rolex Dressage Day 1 - Karen O'Connor in the lead.


To view my photos from Rolex Dressage, click on this link, http://jennifermunson.smugmug.com/Stock-Images/Rolex-Dressage/Roles-2010/11932842_W3cX9#845044356_DsZHm

For Immediate Release

Lexington, Ky., April 22 -
Karen O'Connor and Mandiba have taken the first-day lead at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, scoring 43.7 penalties.

Becky Holder rode Courageous Comet to second place (45.2), and Phillip Dutton rode The Foreman to third place (47.2).

O'Connor, 52, won the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in 1999, while Dutton, 46, won the 2008 event. All three of the leaders are also Olympic veterans and are among the leading candidates for the U.S. team that will compete at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

O'Connor, of Middleburg, Va., said that Mandiba's performance today was consistent with his other performances so far this year. "He's more confirmed [in his flatwork] than he's ever been, for sure, so I can ride down the centerline with more confidence than ever before," said O'Connor.

"Plus, he's such an elegant horse and has such try in him, so I was just over the moon when we finished the test," added O'Connor about Mandiba, a 10-year-old, Irish-bred Thoroughbred.

Dutton, of West Grove, Pa., said he was "pleased" with The Foreman's test, especially since the 14-year-old, Thoroughbred gelding hasn't competed in a three-day event in almost three years. After winning the 2007 Fair Hill CCI3*, he had surgery to have a splint bone removed on a foreleg and then suffered a series of complications that kept him out of action.

"He's one of the best horse's I've ever had, so you do whatever you can to get him going again. And he always shines in the biggest events," said Dutton. The Foreman is owned by Ann Jones, who has supported Dutton as an owner since shortly after he moved to the United States from his native Australia in 1993.

Dutton also rode Kheops Du Quesney to a tie for 14th place (55.3). Tomorrow he'll ride Woodburn and Waterfront into the main arena.

Holder, 41, and her horses moved from Minnesota to Chattahoochee, Ga., last winter. She's been in the top three after dressage at Rolex Kentucky before but has never won the top prize. She did, however, win the competitors' drawing for a Rolex watch at Wednesday night's welcome reception, and she'd like to take the watch that goes to the Rolex Kentucky winner home with her too.

But she said she's trying not to think about Sunday yet. "It's a long weekend, and this is just the beginning of it. I've been here before, and I'm just planning one day at a time and jumping one jump at a time," said Holder.

Dressage concludes on Friday, starting at 9:30 and ending at 3:36. On Saturday the first horse-Kheops Du Quesnay with Dutton-starts on the cross-country course at 9:30, and the last horse-Waterfront with Dutton-starts on course at 3:30.

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, is America's only four-star competition and is a member of the HSBC Classic Series. The world's best horses and riders vie for $250,000 in prize money and the coveted Rolex Championship.

This year NBC has expanded its television coverage of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event from 60 to 90 minutes. The program will air on Saturday, May 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 EDT, just prior to the Preakness Stakes.

Media Contact:
Marty Bauman
Press Chief
ino@Classic_Communications.com
859-233-3374

About The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championship of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The World Games are held every fur years, and this will be the first time in the United States. The World Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sports in U.S. television history. The 2010 World Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of more than $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International Inc., Meydan and UK Healthcare.

For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visitwww.alltechfeigames.com.

Media Contact:
Amy Walker
Public Relations
859-255-2010, ext. 235
awalker@feigames2010.org

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

WEG - Test Events 2010 Lexington, KY






There was a lot of excitement today during the "Dressage Special" test event for the World Equestrian Games. To see all of my pictures from today then click on the following link, http://jennifermunson.smugmug.com/Stock-Images/WEG-Dressage-tests/WEG-Test-Events-2010-Lexington/11922796_3oQd5#844197902_zxRcs

Here's the official press release from Classic Communications

Lexington, Ky., April 21 - Yesterday Mikala Munter Gundersen experienced the drama inherent in competition. The Danish rider had to cut her warm-up for the Grand Prix short because Leonberg's bit was rubbing his lips, and her groom had to run back to the barn to get another one. Her sixth-placed finish in the Grand Prix was the result.

Today, though, Gundersen had plenty of time to progressively prepare her German Warmblood for his test, and she scored 70.79 percent to claim the Kentucky Cup Grand Prix Special.

"I had so much fun in the ring today. He was with me the whole time," exclaimed Gundersen, 41.

Gundersen and Leonberg were the last to perform today, and their score narrowly eclipsed the two pairs who performed immediately before them. Bonny Bonnello, of Calgary, Ont., boldly rode Pikardi to a score of 70.29 percent, immediately after Pierre St. Jacques, of Anthony, Fla., precisely guided Lucky Tiger to a score of 69.33 percent.

The Kentucky Cup Dressage is the test event for the dressage world championships at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park from Sept. 25 to Oct. 10.

Bonnello, 59, finished second for the second consecutive day, but she might have finished first if she hadn't performed an incorrect movement late in the test, an error for which each of the five judges must deduct 1 point from their score for that movement.

"[Coach] Robert Dover will never speak to me again if I do that again," said Bonnello. Nevertheless, Bonnello's performance on Pikardi has garnered the pair a place on the Canadian team that will be competing in Europe this summer. She hopes that her performance there will put her on the Canadian team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Gundersen, who lives in Wellington, Fla., but continues to compete for Denmark, and Leonberg will also return to Europe in preparation for the World Games. She plans to compete in the Danish Championships in July, where the team will be chosen.

St. Jacques, 45, was a member of the U.S. team at the 2005 Pan Am Games, and he hopes to wear the flag again in September. "That's why I came here. I wanted to compete here for the first time, have fun, and get to know the facility," he said.

Gundersen said that the Kentucky Cup fit perfectly into her preparation plans, "and I couldn't wait to get here. I've been here before, and I think it's wonderful."

The Kentucky Cup Dressage concludes on Thursday evening, with eight horses contesting the spectacular Grand Prix freestyle, beginning at 7 p.m.

About The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championship of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The World Games are held every four years, and this will be the first time in the United States. The World Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sports in U.S. television history. The 2010 World Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of more than $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International Inc., Meydan and UK Healthcare.

For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visitwww.alltechfeigames.com.

Media Contact:
Amy Walker
Public Relations
859-255-2010, ext. 235
awalker@feigames2010.org

Monday, April 19, 2010

Hot off the press!

I am very excited to announce that my Arabian horse image made it's way on to the cover of Discover Horses for their 2010 issue.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Heavenly Haflingers










To find out more about this gorgeous Haflinger Avanti, check out his webpage at http://www.deerhavenfarm.com/ My photograph of Avanti made the centerfold photograph in the March 2008 issue of Horse Illustrated.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Spring in Kentucky





As a working photographer, the pictures I create are usually for someone other then myself, some days it just feels good to go out and just shoot for me. That is exactly what I did this weekend. I went out armed with my Canon 5D Mark 11 and my favorite Lensbaby. I wanted to go out and get my creative juices flowing again. My focus for the mission was none other then the blossoming trees that are painting Kentucky's beautiful landscape.

It's no secret, I love my Lensbaby, http://www.lensbaby.com/ The images that I get out of my Lensbaby remind me of my work with the 4x5 film View Camera that I used in one of my photo classes at college. As I mentioned in an earlier post on the view camera, I loved the effect of the tilting bellows. You can achieve similar results with a Lensbaby for a fraction of the cost of a large format View Camera.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Easter at the Bluegrass Barkery 2010





It has been several years since I have been to the Annual Easter Egg hunt at the Bluegrass Barkery on Clay Ave in Lexington. My husband and I (and two dogs) made it to Clay Avenue by 3 pm to join in the fun. There was the blessing of the animals, a costume contest, and an impressive easter egg hunt!

If you have never been to the Barkery (and you have a dog/cat) you are really missing out. They have a wonderful selection of natural foods for your pet. I am feeding my two dogs some food that I purchase from there store and I can't believe the difference good food makes for my little guys.


If you are interested in purchasing a print, please email me at info@jennifermunson.com

If you missed out on all the fun this year be sure to mark your calendars for next year!

JM