Event Feature Photos

Shamrock Race 5k, Plymouth, MI

March 17, 2019

Sidney Bennett and Laura Rhodes warm up for Shamrock 5k Race in Downtown Plymouth on St. Patrick's Day morning. Canine friends Suki and Rosa Barks displayed solidarity with their owners. Lens 18., ISO 400, f4.5, 1/500

When shooting features as part of an event, I wanted to give myself lots of time before the action started and time to roam about observing during and afterward. It was a brisk and very sunny morning and I did find myself needing to change settings often, especially ISO, depending on which way I was facing in regard to the sun.

This event was a blast to capture. Everyone was in a festive mood, there was lots of color, light and action. I knew when choosing an event to shoot, I would want to find one with interest built in. Then it was just about showing up, watching, talking with people and taking lots and lots of pictures.

This was the most fun I've had shooting manually yet. Not everything came out perfectly of course, but with 85+ photos, and checking results along the way, I knew there would be some fun moments.

5k runner takes baby for a ride. Lots of parents and children joined the Shamrock Race fun. Lens 18, ISO 800, f/9, 1/640.

Walkers enjoy the 5k at a leisurely pace. Friends caught up while walking through Downtown Plymouth. Lens 18, ISO 800, f/9, 1/640

A young Paddy waits for runners to cross the finish line. Families turned out at Kellogg Park on Sunday morning to celebrate the holiday. Lens 18, ISO 400, f/5, 1/640

Staci Trosell and her daughter engage with woman on stilts. Shamrock Run entertainers engaged with families and congratulated runners. Lens 18, ISO 200, f/5, 1/640.

Shamrock Run entertainers congratulate runners crossing the finish line in front of the Penn Theater. Lens 18, ISO 200, f/5, 1/320

One Shamrock Race runner checks her finish time. Meanwhile, friend breathed out a sigh of relief to be done. Lens 18, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/400

Walkers celebrate St. Patrick's Day with elaborate costumes. Many enjoyed a stroll through the Karmanos 5k. Lens 18, ISO 800, f/9, 1/640.

Race for Karmanos runner checks her finish time. Lots of women runners showed cause support and holiday spirit. Lens 18, ISO 800, f/5.6, 1/320.

Sisters Shannon and Meghan Lemmer celebrate the day with their aunt, Marie Lemmer. All three ran the 5k together. Lens 18, ISO 400, f/8, 1/320.

Runner Time Pontzer rests after his 5k. Lots of good people watching could be found in Kellogg Park after the run. Lens 18, ISO 200, f/8, 1/500.

Plymouth resident Julie Rubidge and her dog Gracie head home after the run. Lens 18, ISO 200, f/8, 1/500.