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Aaron Durand (#25661) a.k.a. Dude is an avid disc golfer and also a very capable stencil artist and disc dyer. This is a link to his blog which is comprised of words, art and vids.
J. D. Platt is an avid disc golfer with a deep love for hukDogs. He spends much of the warmer months traveling the country with his K9 Kings. The K9 Kings are a band of canine brothers that enjoy playing with discs as much as we do. Count yourself lucky if you get to meet J. D. and the Kings huckin' themselves through the air pursuing the frisbee.
Disc Golf Review is a comprehensive information site for the sport of disc golf.
dgScore gives you one place to track your rounds on real courses. You can analyze your game down the finest details (includes weather tracking, penalties, notes, and more). Along with score analysis we also give you the ability to keep track of your discs. You can organize your discs into bags. dgScore is the perfect set of tools for the disc collector; track condition, plastic, weight.
I STARTED PHOTOGRAPHY IN 1993 but it wasn't until 8 years ago that it became a daily habit. I like working alone, I like being outside, I like exploring, I like thinking with both sides of the brain, and I like to see the tangible results of that process. Photography lets me do all of this, but of course the main reason I photograph is that I love it and it is what I am.
My photographic philosophy borrows from Winogrand and Siskind. Winogrand said he photographed things "to see what they looked like photographed." I find that happening to me constantly. I'll come to a subject and observe it, but somehow the interaction does not seem complete until I've photographed it, mostly out of pure curiosity about what it might look like as a photograph. I photograph a lot of moving objects, low-light subjects, and use infared film sometimes, all for the reason that my eye cannot show me what will be in the photo and the only way to find out is to release the shutter and it's usually a surprise and I like surprises. Life with surprises: good. Life without surprises: bad.
It was Siskind who best articulated the idea that a photograph could be something new and unique, an object existing in and of itself apart from the subject depicted. I couldn't agree more. My favorite photographs have almost nothing to do with where or when or what the original scene was. They transform the scene into a flat composition with its own magical order. Shooting black-and-white helps enforce the divorce from reality.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
1. Camera in hand always unless asleep in bed
2. Film is cheap
3. Reality is stronger than imagination
4. Form subjugates essence, yet requires it
5. Bystanders will quickly forget you, but a good photo lasts forever
6. Light should illuminate the subject matter but not be the subject matter.
6a. Don't fight light. You will always lose
7. Use right brain when shooting, left brain when looking over contact sheets. Paraphrased, this becomes...
8. Shoot first, ask questions later
Not that I am an advocate of total abstraction. I want to know what the subject matter is on some level. Otherwise I might as well be an expressionist
painter or something and I have no interest in that, so there's something in photography's integral connection to reality that attracts me. Yet I do not want the subject to interfere with the identity of the photograph. I want form to subjugate essence. The only counter-example I can think of is portraiture, in which the goal of the photograph is to reveal something about the subject, but I don't do many portraits so personally this is a nonfactor.Additionally, Blake's capable eye captured several shots out on Portland area disc golf courses that we utilized for several ad campaigns in Disc Golf World and disc golf mag.
245photographics is based in Eugene, OR. They capture images for all events and occassions including disc golf tourneys. Darris Hurst is not only a partner in 245photographics but also an avid disc golfer with a keen eye. You can explore some of his fine camera work in the huck laboratory by perusing the huk lab photo galleries.
Disc Golf United™ (DGU) is a complete disc golf handicapping service. DGU has developed a Universal Handicapping System™ for the sport of disc golf that can generate handicaps for players of all skill levels. The DGU handicapping service will provide subscribers with a DGU Personal Handicap Factor™. Subscribers can use this handicap to track personal progress. Players can also compare per round scores with other subscribers around the world. Subscribers who compete in official DGU league play will also receive an Official DGU League Handicap. League participants will also have the ability to earn points that can be redeemed for valuable merchandise soon.
Zone Driven Sports was established in 1999. Our mission was to develop a world class event for professional disc golf. The United States Disc Golf Championship was born and quickly became one of the premier events in the game. Players now flock from around the world to compete for America’s title. ZoneDriven continues to handle many aspects of the Championship, with special emphasis on partner acquisition and event management. Our experience with the Championship alone enables us to provide valuable support to events around the world.
C. Bryce Jenkinson is an avid photographer and disc golfer with a very capable eye. Though much of his recent work revolves around nuptials, he has captured some amazing shots out in the huck laboratories around Portland. We hope to build a gallery of his pix soon for your enjoyment.
Trade your discs
Discaroo is a place for disc golfers to exchange discs with other players. Use our free service to trade your discs for something you like or want to try out. For the price of a few stamps you can fill your bag with some great discs.
What is the Play 'Em All Tour?
What a great question! The Play 'Em All Tour is a quest to play every single PDGA listed disc golf course in America.
Who is playing?
Alan "Upshot" Brown will be playing every course, but anyone who wishes to meet up with Alan and play or travel along is welcome!
Why is Alan doing this? Is he crazy?
To answer the second question first; possibly. But this is not why he is doing this. The reason for this tour is to create awareness of the sport on a national level through the press and at the grass roots level. While on this tour, Alan will be confirming information in the course listings directory at the PDGA and submitting suggested updates. Along the way, Alan will be promoting the PDGA and his sponsors in hopes of increasing disc golf awareness and promoting PDGA membership.
How many disc golf courses are there?
As of November 11 2007, there are approximately 2134 courses within the 50 states.
How can Alan afford to do this?
Honestly, Alan, on his own, couldn't. But so far 30 sponsors have been contacted and so far everyone has shown enthusiasm for this project. This tour depends on sponsors to help make it happen. Sponsors will get exposure for their product on every course in every state. Alan will also be promoting the tour and his sponsors via the web, press releases, and so forth.
What can I do to help?
There are many ways everyone can help. Financial support is always the most helpful, but donations of merchandise, equipment, and even lodging would also be very helpful. For more information, see the sponsors information page.
When does the Play 'Em All Tour start? How long will it take to complete?
The target date for the tour to start is Monday Aug 11, 2008. Alan will begin his tour at the Am Worlds in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, Michigan. It is expected that the tour will take approximately 33 months to acomplish. So, as you can see, for a trip of this duration, sponsorship is needed at every level!
How will I know he's really doing it? Can we track his progress?
Eric Sheehan, PDGA# #15587, is providing Garmen GPS units which will show Alan’s location, via Google maps, every step along the way. Sponsors, the media and disc golf fans will also be able to keep track of Alan via his blog where he will be posting thoughts, comments, and course info along the way.
Where did the idea originate?
In late spring of '07, Alan was sitting in the disc room at Zach (PDGA 21127) Walker's House after the Conocido Conquest. Zach comes up with the idea of playing disc golf all across Arizona from state line to state line, in one long tour. Alan's response was, "there should be a reality TV show with the two of us playing disc golf all over the country. Over the next few months, the idea kept turning over in Alan's head until, finally, he had to act on it. Thus the Play Em' All Tour was born..
