Ken Mierzwa
Dance Photography

dune dances

dunes-1, photo by Ken Mierzwa dunes-2, photo by Ken Mierzwa
dunes-3, photo by Ken Mierzwa dunes-4, photo by Ken Mierzwa
dunes-5, photo by Ken Mierzwa dunes-6, photo by Ken Mierzwa
Dancers: Hollie McGovern and Heather Sorter

photographed at Mad River County Park, Humboldt County, CA -- March 22, 2003
These photos were taken on an unprotected dune crest about 200 feet from the Pacific Ocean, during an early spring storm. We worked for perhaps 20 minutes in driving rain and sustained 25 mph winds, at temperatures of about 55°F. The footing was difficult at best on the soft wet sand. Special thanks to the dancers for enduring harsh conditions.

dunes-7 dunes-8
Dancers: Elizabeth Barrett and Michelle Kummrow

photographed at Mad River County Park, Humboldt County, CA -- June 28, 2003
This time weather conditions were better, with clear skies and temperatures near 70°F. The harsh sunlight and soft, dry sand posed different but perhaps more comfortable challenges for photographer and dancers.

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