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Archive for the ‘Sport’ Category
Jul
05
2011
“Third Strike Wingwalking”
This Amazing wingwalker is Carol Pilon of Third Strike Wingwalking. Great performance and nice smoke trailing out of a dive.
Jan
19
2011
Mens World Cup Luge
These world class athletes were reaching speeds topping 125kmh, during the Calgary leg of there tour.
Jan
05
2011
Good Snowboard Height
Getting some good height out of the Super Halfpipe is always sure to please the spectators.
Dec
14
2010
Bobsleigh- FIBT Federation
Founded almost 90 years ago in 1923, the ”Federation International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing” (FIBT) was born. It is a quitessential sport of the Winter Olympics.
Oct
11
2010
Ate Dirt: Calgary Stampede Style
What can you say… sometimes the Bull just comes out ahead. Cowboy took the beating that was dished out on him, but he brushed off his chaps, smacked his felt hat and put it all behind him. Sometimes, we all need to just do the same. Comments welcome.
Sep
30
2010
Calgary Sports Council- Mayor’s Breakfast
It was an honour to be awarded by the Calgary Sports Council, and congratulated by Mayor Bronconnier. Bobsleigh Driver Adam A. and I met very briefly last January after I captured this photograph but then not again until today. Adam and Teammate Bobby attended today’s event, and took this photograph of our Mayor and I. More on this cool Bobsleigh Team here: http://muellerphotographycalgary.com/sport/2010-olympic-torch-at-calgarys-canada-olympic-park/
Sep
28
2010
Calgary Flames!
T.J. Brody of the Calgary Flames, and T. Purcell of the Tampa Bay Lightning scramble for puck-dominance at any cost… they were even ready to run me down! ;) These are great players with tenacidy for our world’s number 1 cold climate winter professional sport!
Sep
02
2010
Biker Wave
A large insurgence of Harley riders came to Calgary recently. This biker acknowledged me taking his photo, and I like to think he meant it in the nicest possible way. :)
Aug
26
2010
Warthog
The US military brought this A10 Warthog close-strike aircraft to the Lethbridge Airshow in late July. The pilot gave and excellent performance, and interesting to take note of the computer-assisted control surface positions. Comments welcome.
Aug
14
2010
Saddle Bronc
“Showboy” was aptly named and is an excellent Saddle Bronc. Frank C. showed his true grit as a cowboy on this ride. His calm/cool words to me were, ”I heard it (collarbone) snap”. He will be back on the rodeo circuit next year! Comments welcome.
Aug
04
2010
Ironman Calgary-2010
Emanuela B. just-crossing the finish line at the Calgary Ironman 70.3 mile race this Sunday. Her exhuberance says it all. Racers “gave-their-all” and did a fantastic job! Comments welcome.
Jul
26
2010
Canadian Air Force Skyhawks
Canadian Air Force (CAF) Skyhawks are an awesome team supporting and protecting our Nation. Comments welcome.
Jul
03
2010
FIFA = Future Energy
Almost everyone we know is pumped with the fine sportsmanship and fervor of World Cup Football! Up-and-coming energetic athletes give their all. Comments Welcome.
Jun
08
2010
North/ Central/ South America Adventure!
Greg is a buddy I used to work with. He is in the midst of a fantastic adventure traveling through North, Central, and South America by Motorcycle. He prepped for a 50,000 km round trip. Link… (more…)
May
28
2010
Olympic Winter Blues
Wow. Calgary is getting some major “Spring-Time” snowfall! This pumps us up for next Snowboard season. I captured this a couple months ago just in case you are wondering. :) Comments welcome!
May
19
2010
Review: Nikon Mount Kenko 1.4x Teleconverter
May
07
2010
Reminiscing Calgary Olympics
I was fortunate to be there at the right time to capture this scene. The sun was setting, with a cool low fog covering the Bow River valley. Comments welcome!
Apr
20
2010
2010 Olympic Torch Relay At Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park
I was previleged to be granted exclusive rights to this location at Canada Olympic Park. This was the start of the Bobsleigh run of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Calgary. Canada hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics and… (more…)