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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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.