The Jock River Paddle i

I have been aware  of this event, the Jock River Paddle, some some years, but I have never gotten out to photograph it. I would forget or the day would have been less that glorious. But this year, I had it on my calendar, so when it popped up, and the day looked fine, I headed out. I didn't have much lead time, and Sue had things to do, so this was a solo endeavour.

I had expected it to be a race, but it turned out to be a community gathering for a pleasant paddle from the Beckwith Township municipal building to Ashton where at least some paddlers might have enjoyed refreshments at the Ashton Station, an English-style pub.

Everyone seemed joyous and quite happy to be photographed, so here we go.

They came around the bend in pairs or in groups. I think these were two of the largest groups to approach the little bridge on which I was standing.

I singled out this one paddler, partly because I like the wake or ripples that he made. Of course, I also like his smile.

Speaking of smiles, you can't do much better than this.

As you can see from the smiling lady above and will also see from below, I switched from photographing the farther scene to capturing the people as they approached the bridge. For the most part, the camera also picked up pretty good reflections from this angle.

One couple brought their dog, but he didn't look overjoyed to me.

These three kids did the paddling, pulling a mother along and casting a very nice reflection.

This fellow was letting it all hang out.

This is part i. I will show a few more tomorrow as well as the surprise sight that awaited me when I pulled into the driveway at home.