Nature Photography: Winter Rains Bring Spring Weeds
March 5th, 2010It's been a very rainy winter here in Tucson. More than three inches of the wet stuff has fallen on my house and yard since January. We're supposed to get more rain this weekend.
In addition to bringing forth spring flowers like the ones on this front yard primrose...
...the rains have also given rise to a bumper crop of weeds...
Which leads me to coin a new slogan: Weed-pullers of the world unite!
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Event Photography: Fords on Fourth 2010
February 25th, 2010This past Sunday, the clouds threatened a repeat of the rain we had on Saturday. But that didn't keep the Fords and their admirers from returning to Tucson's Fourth Avenue. The occasion was the 2010 edition of Fords on Fourth, an all-Ford car show.
Whether you're into hot rods or classic pickups, this show offers plenty of eye candy...
Not only was there plenty of horsepower under the hood, it also was on the roof...
For hardcore car enthusiasts, keeping the ride looking good requires all sorts of specialized products. Which this guy is happy to demonstrate and sell...
Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. To check availability and to request a proposal, please contact me.
Event Photography: Tucson Carnaval 2010
February 16th, 2010Now in its third year, Tucson Carnaval celebrates spring, life, the arts, and community connections. This event featured concerts by many local bands, including Spirit Familia.
Here's Spirit Familia's band leader, Jomo Alan, who lives a block away from me. He practices the flute while bicycling along our street...
Richard Rivera adds guitar and vocals to the Spirit Familia mix of African, Latin, Reggae, and Funk rhythms...
And what would a Brazilian-influenced festival be without Batucaxe?
Or how about those fun-loving Carnivaleros, who don't just get the crowd dancing, they join in!
Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. To check availability and to request a proposal, please contact me.
Construction Photography: Replacing Windows
February 9th, 2010Five years ago, I decided to replace my house's drafty metal casement windows. I'm pleased to report that this home improvement project has finally come to an end. Earlier today, the Open Enclose crew came and installed two new windows in the living room.
But the old windows didn't go down without a fight. The guys had to use quite an array of hand and power tools to remove all vestiges of them...
Once the old windows were out, it was time to install the replacements...
Tip: You can view more construction photography in my portfolio. I am also available for construction photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. To check availability and to request a proposal, please contact me.
Bicycle Photography: UA Criterium 2010
February 3rd, 2010This past Saturday, hundreds of bicycle racers and fans converged on the University of Arizona. The draw was the all-day UA Criterium, which wound its way around the campus. This one's from a men's race that took place during the afternoon...
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Website Design: UNI PSM Degree Programs
January 29th, 2010Late last year, I was asked to design a website for the Professional Science Master's Degree Programs at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Rapids.
UNI is one of nearly 90 institutions offering the PSM Degree. It's a graduate degree that allows students to pursue advanced training in science or mathematics, while simultaneously developing workplace skills highly valued by employers.
UNI offers PSMs in the following five areas:
- Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Applied Physics
- Biotechnology
- Ecosystem Management
- Industrial Mathematics
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Bicycle Photography: Afternoon Wheel Shadow
January 28th, 2010My previous post on Dillinger Days was mostly about cars. Well, I'm here to tell you that a lot of people rode their bikes to Dillinger Days, so it's time to give some equal time to the two-wheelers. Like this one, which casts an interesting shadow on the Toole Avenue sidewalk ...
Tip: This photo has just been added to my Bicycle Stock Images site.
Event Photography: Dillinger Days and Downtown Tucson Construction
January 26th, 2010This past weekend, I attended the annual Dillinger Days celebration in Downtown Tucson. This event commemorates the 1934 capture of "Public Enemy Number One," bank robber John Dillinger. The festivities centered around the Hotel Congress, where Dillinger and his gang of outlaws stayed when they first hit town.
The hotel boiler caught fire, forcing the evacuation of the hotel. The Dillinger gang got out safely, then they realized that they'd left a couple of suitcases full of guns, ammunition, and money inside. They asked a fireman to retrieve the suitcases, and, just to make the trip worthwhile, the gang gave the fireman a hefty tip. Then they found other places to stay.
After the firemen returned to their station, they spotted a photo of John Dillinger in True Detective magazine. Time for Tucson's Bravest to pick up the phone and alert Tucson's Finest. Who arrested Dillinger and his gang a few days later.
The 2010 edition of Dillinger Days happened right after a major rainstorm hit Tucson. Same storm left a lot of snow on the Santa Catalina mountains, which are "jailed" behind the Union Pacific railroad fence that's just north of the Hotel Congress...
If you're into antique cars, Dillinger Days was the place to be. Talk about fun for the whole family...
I was very impressed by the amount of work that went into the restoration and upkeep of these cars...
What's even more impressive is the fact that most of them are still working automobiles. And, as you can see, they are much loved by their owners...
On the other hand, some of them still need work. This 1939 Chevy Sedan Bus was used to transport University of Arizona athletes during the 1940s. That was its heyday. Its current owners acquired the bus after it had been left to rot in the desert for more than 30 years...
The highlight of Dillinger Days is the re-enactment of the gang's stay at the Hotel Congress. Abundant seating is set up outside the hotel, and here are some smart people who arrived early...
I didn't show up in time to get a seat. Hence, no re-enactment photos in this post.
One final point: Even though there's still a lot of construction Downtown, a lot of things are open for business. Take, for example, Maynards Market and Kitchen, which is across Toole Avenue from Hotel Congress...
I've done a lot of blogging about the weekly Meet Me at Maynards social run/walk around Downtown, and you can read those posts here.
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Abstract Photography: Sidewalk Footprint
January 21st, 2010Came across this "set in concrete" footprint at a restaurant near the University of Arizona campus. The pebble was a nice added touch...
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Abstract Photography: Snowy Parking Space
January 20th, 2010Take a West Chester, Pennsylvania parking lot, add a two-foot snowstorm, and what do you get? A parking space gone abstract...
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