Uploads from Donovan Shortey

"Beyond the Horizon" // Powwow Grass Dancer / Pow wow Photography / Native American photography / American Indian Photography

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:07:06 -0700

A Grass Dancer briefly looks at the crowd during UNM-Gallup Native American Club's fall Pow Wow 2012 in Gallup, New Mexico.

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Major General James A. Kessler, United States Marine Corps // National Navajo Code Talker Day 2012

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:48:11 -0700

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Major General James A. Kessler of the USMC, speaks about the venerable contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII in Window Rock, Arizona on August 14, 2012, National Navajo Code Talkers day.

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Mitchell Butte at Monument Valley // Speghetti Western

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:34:25 -0700

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"Nativity of Asylum" // Apache Crown Dancers / Native American Photography / American Indian Photography

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:07:56 -0700

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A San Carlos Apache Crown Dancer engages the Holy Ones for the protection and welfare of the 66th Annual Navajo Nation fair-goers during the Apache Dance Festival at the Window Rock Sports Center.

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"Colors of Heritage" // Pow Wow Boots / Pow Wow Shoes / Pow Wow Moccasins / Pow wow Photography / Pow Wow Regalia

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:27:06 -0800

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A Pow wow dancer's moccasins glistens with heritage at UNM-Gallup Native American Club's fall Pow Wow 2012 in Gallup, New Mexico.

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"Purple Passion" // UNM-Gallup Native American Club's fall Pow Wow 2012 / Fancy Shawl Dancer / Pow Wow Regalia

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:19:46 -0800

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A young fancy shawl dancer moves to the drum beats during UNM-Gallup Native American Club's fall Pow Wow 2012 in Gallup, New Mexico.

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"Keeping Vigil" // Navajo Kinaalda Cake // Navajo Indian Ceremonies

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:16:28 -0800

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"Navajo String Games" // Navajo Culture

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:57:21 -0800

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Robert Johnson, Diné (Navajo) Culture Specialist, demonstrates the intricacies of the string game during the Navajo Nation Museum's Diné String game educational event in Window Rock, Arizona.

In the traditional Navajo life-way, it is taught that when an individual commits to knowing the String Games, that individual's memory skill will increase, build patience and develop wisdom. These abilities were a gift lain dormant within each Navajo by the Navajo deity, Spider Woman. In a traditional Navajo's matriarchal worldview, Spider Woman is the deity who taught the Navajo how to weave.

In some regions of Navajoland, the Geo-symmetric designs seen in the string formations are meant to bring Hózhó, the combination of beauty, balance and harmony.

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4th Annual Navajo Nation Museum Shoe Game Tournament // Cedar Stick and Yucca // Canon EOS 6D @ 25600 ISO

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:06:32 -0800

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I uploaded this picture of the cedar stick and yucca during a Navajo Shoe Game tournament, not only to give some insight into the game, but to primarily demonstrate the low light capabilities of the Canon EOS 6D. As a photographer who documents the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest, I often find myself in ceremonies where discretion and respect are paramount, so using speedlites or strobes is out of the question. This is why I purchased the Canon 6D, to take the ISO to the max in the field and this camera does not disappoint.

The above picture was shot at 200mm at f/2.8 using my Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro Lens at ISO 25,600 with the Noise Reduction setting at 25 in Lightroom 4.3. Then exported to Photoshop CS4 for selective sharping. As you can see, much of the detail in the plane of focus is still present after my workflow's post-processing.

I am thrilled with the camera's ISO performance but what really made me confident of my 6D purchase was the usefulness of the silent shutter mode. You can imagine how important it is not to disturb the proceedings at a solemn event. At the shoe game tournament, the silent shutter mode was perfect. Not once did I feel self-conscious about my full frame's shutter noise during the game while the 6D was in Silent Shutter Mode.

Image taken during the 4th Annual Navajo Nation Museum Shoe Game Tournament in Window Rock, Arizona on Dec, 31st. 2012

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Rhythm of the Movement // #IdleNoMore #protest #flashdance #rally #rounddance

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:05:27 -0800

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Members of the Northern traditional drum group, Calling Eagle, lend their voices and drums to the second #IdleNoMore rally in Window Rock, Arizona on December 28, 2012. - Donovan Shortey © All Rights Reserved

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#IdleNoMore on the Navajo Nation

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:08:15 -0800

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Indigenous Americans show their solidarity for Canada's First Nations at a #IdleNoMore rally in Window Rock, Arizona, the capital of the Navajo Nation. - Donovan Shortey © All Rights Reserved

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Awaiting Brillance

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:50:36 -0800

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A Southern Cloth contestant waits for the drums to start during the 44th Annual Western Navajo Fair's Pow Wow in Tuba City, Arizona.

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Navajo Team Roping // 44th Annual Western Navajo Fair Rodeo

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:54:05 -0800

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Navajo Cowboys in Formation // 44th Annual Western Navajo Fair Rodeo

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:26:08 -0800

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Navajo Cowboys abide in formation with the U.S., Arizona and Navajo Nation Flag during the start of night performance of the the 44th Annual Western Navajo Fair Rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 20th, 2012.

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"Burning Passion" // Pow Wow Regalia / Pow Wow Images / Pow Wow PIctures / Pow Wow Photos

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:13:40 -0800

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A gruff Chicken dancer during UNM-Gallup's Native American Club fall Pow Wow in Gallup, New Mexico.

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"Grand Entry" // UNM-Gallup Native American Club's fall Pow Wow 2012

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:23:47 -0800

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From left to right: Yolanda Charley, Miss Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial [2012-2013], Wahleah Watson, Miss Indian UNM [2012-2013] and Amanda Martza, Miss Native UNM-Gallup [2012-2013] lead other royalties and contestants during UNM-Gallup's Native American Club fall Pow Wow's grand entry in Gallup, New Mexico.

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"Dauntless" // Pow Wow Pictures / Pow Wow Images / Pow Wow Photos / Native American Photography

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:04:32 -0800

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A Southern Traditional contestant stares dauntlessly into the crowd during the 44th Annual Western Navajo Fair's Pow Wow in Tuba City, Arizona.

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Contestants for the 2012-13 Tséhootsooí Middle School Diné & Pow Wow Princess Pageant

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:15:37 -0800

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Elemental Awareness Navajo Reservation Tour // HIGH DESERT SOLITAIRE TOUR 2012

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:03:50 -0700

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Two Navajo skateboarders take a break from skateboarding during the Elemental Awareness' 2012 competition event in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

The Elemental Awareness Foundation conducts a series of contests each year with a select group of professional skaters in many locations around the USA. The contests are held to promote skateboarding as a positive activity and stimulate community support for youth in these areas.

More information about The Elemental Awareness Foundation can be found at www.elementalawareness.org/

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Undeniable Radiance // Western Navajo Fair Pow Wow 2012

nobody@flickr.com (Donovan Shortey) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:44:16 -0700

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A Contestant's regalia glimmers with nobility during the 44th Annual Western Navajo Fair's Pow Wow in Tuba City, Arizona.

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