2009 Mattaponi PowWow This Vendor/Dancer brought two hawks to the PowWow. Both birds were injured and cannot be reintroduced to the wild. This bird appeared to enjoy the activity of the Circle, staying calm as the Dancer progressed around the Circle. This photo was taken just after the opening prayer. Jimmy, thanks for sharing your family with us. Oly E-3, Oly 50-200mm.

Most of these are from the tribes surrounding Richmond, VA. Others will be noted. Any compositional changes will be noted and are intended, not in disrespect, but to give more attention to the dancer and his/her regalia.

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MagnaRyder2 > 2009 Mattaponi PowWow
Keith Anderson serves as Lead Male Dancer.

Oly E-3, Oly 50-500

MagnaRyder2 > 2009 Mattaponi PowWow
This Vendor/Dancer brought two hawks to the PowWow. Both birds were injured and cannot be reintroduced to the wild. This bird appeared to enjoy the activity of the Circle, staying calm as the Dancer progressed around the Circle. This photo was taken just after the opening prayer. Jimmy, thanks for sharing your family with us.

Oly E-3, Oly 50-200mm.

MagnaRyder2 > 2009 Chickahominy PowWow
Oly E-3, Oly 50-200mm

MagnaRyder2 > 2009 Chickahominy PowWow
Larry comes to us from the Canadian Pacific Northwest.
I fail to recall the tribe, but will find out when he comes back.

Oly E-3, Oly 50-200mm

MagnaRyder2 > 2009 Chickahominy PowWow
Oly E-3, Oly 50-200mm

Grand Entry

MagnaRyder2 > 2009 Chickahominy PowWow
Oly E-3, Oly 50-200mm

Robbie Blake, Piscataway, in the Grand Entrance.

2009 Mattaponi PowWow
This Vendor/Dancer brought two hawks to the PowWow. Both birds were injured and cannot be reintroduced to the wild. This bird appeared to enjoy the activity of the Circle, staying calm as the Dancer progressed around the Circle. This photo was taken just after the opening prayer. Jimmy, thanks for sharing your family with us.

Oly E-3, Oly 50-200mm.