Joe Ahlquist|Photographer

Timberwolves vs. Bucks Preseason Game (10.10.13)

This evening I had the opportunity to cover the Timberwolves' 98-89 victory over the Bucks during their preseason game at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

This was my first time covering an NBA game. Here are a few of my favorites from tonight. More photos can be seen in a gallery here.

Enjoy.

©Joe Ahlquist/Argus Leader

Home 10.4.13-10.8.13

This last weekend I was fortunate enough to have a four-day weekend, and Lauren and I were able to head to Bemidji to spend time with family and what not.

My dad and I originally were going to spend a fair share of the weekend bow hunting, but the first part of the weekend was plagued by rainy, cold weather. So, we only spent one afternoon bow hunting.

I did get the opportunity to do some ruffed grouse hunting though.

My dad and I brought their 4-month-old German shorthaired pointer for a nice, long walk through the woods. We didn't get any grouse, but it was awesome to see that little dog take to the woods so naturally.

The rest of my time was spent hanging out with mine and Lauren's family.

I also spent a fair amount of time photographing the beautiful Fall colors. Probably too much time.

Enjoy some photos from the weekend.

©Joe Ahlquist

Covering a Protest (10/2/13)

Yesterday morning I had a last-minute assignment added to my schedule. I was to cover a "spontaneous" march protesting the Affordable Healthcare Act.

(Note: I will not be offering an opinion on the Affordable Healthcare Act on this blog. The purpose of this blog is to share photos, and some incite into my approach to the assignment. Thank you for checking out my blog)

Right away I thought I might be able to make some interesting frames from a story that had some national relevance. Not exactly.

I got to the park where the march was supposed to start quite a bit early, thinking there would possibly be some people getting ready, making signs even, and I would make some nice photos of that happening.

Also, the protest was set to start at 6:30 p.m., which meant there would be gorgeous evening light. So, I was pretty excited. There were going to be people protesting something of national relevance in beautiful October light.

Now, after my initial reaction to seeing the assignment, I realized this was probably not going to be some big protest, but rather a few people sharing their thoughts on the Affordable Healthcare Act.

It turns out that the "march" was so "spontaneous" that only two people showed up.

One fellow sporting a set of scrubs and one of those rubber President Obama masks and a woman carrying around a sign.

I decided that I would cover the crap out of it anyway, and make a gallery for the Argus Leader website.

I wasn't going to let the nice evening light go to waste. Plus, the fellow in the mask was interesting to photograph. The assignment reaffirmed my decision to purchase my new 85mm f/1.8. What a great lens, worth every penny.

Anyways, now for some photos. Here are a few of my favorite frames from the assignment.

Emmett Reistroffer, of Sioux Falls, S.D., checks the time while protesting government controlled healthcare while wearing scrubs and a President Barack Obama mask in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Emmett Reistroffer, of Sioux Falls, S.D., waves to passersby while protesting government controlled healthcare wearing scrubs and a President Barack Obama mask along 10th Street in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Kim Johnson, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Emmett Reistroffer, also of Sioux Falls, S.D., and was wearing scrubs and a President Barack Obama mask, protest government controlled healthcare along 10th Street in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Emmett Reistroffer, of Sioux Falls, S.D., protests government controlled healthcare while wearing scrubs and a President Barack Obama mask with Kim Johnson, also of Sioux falls, S.D., along 10th Street in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Kim Johnson, of Sioux Falls, S.D., waves to passersby while protesting government controlled healthcare along 10th Street in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Emmett Reistroffer, of Sioux Falls, S.D., waves to passersby while dressed in scrubs and wearing a President Barack Obama mask during a protest of government controlled healthcare in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Cyclocross Practice (9/26/13)

Today, good light, people doing cool stuff on bikes, and a nice evening came together to make for a wonderful assignment.

I got to cover some local cyclists at a cyclocross practice at a course in a city park here in Sioux Falls, S.D.

When I got the assignment earlier today I didn't really give it much thought, but as I was driving to the park I realized there was going to be some beautiful light.

It turned out to be so, and I was able to make really great use of my new Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens.

Anyway, here are a few of my favorite frames from the assignment. More can be seen here.

Caleb Vukovich makes his way through a cyclocross course during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Ryan Stengel rides through a cyclocross course during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Suzie Goebel, right, rides through a cyclocross course during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Matt Casey rides through a cyclocross course during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Jeff Kluck rides through a cyclocross course during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Caleb Vukovich, left, and Suzie Goebel get ready before a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Caleb Vukovich gets ready while Suzie Goebel talks with others before a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Caleb Vukovich gets his gear ready before a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

John Gruber jumps over a barrier during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Suzie Goebel makes her way through a cyclocross course during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Tina Stiller cruises through a cyclocross course during a cyclocross practice on a course at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

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