Website Design: Arts Organization
September 30th, 2008Incorporated in 1981, the Friends of Western Art is dedicated to supporting awareness of and promoting Western Art in Tucson and Southern Arizona. I have been working with FWA on the redesign of their website. The new site is based on Web Standards and includes information on:
- Awards and scholarship programs
- FWA's prestigious Artist of the Year award
- Upcoming events
The site also offers a gallery showing works by FWA Artists of the Year.
Tip: You can view more website design projects in my portfolio.
Industrial Photography: Railcars
September 29th, 2008Tucson is bisected by one of the busiest freight rail corridors in the country. The Union Pacific tracks run just north of Downtown Tucson, which is where I spied two freights heading in opposite directions...
Nature Photography: Pennsylvania Pinecone
September 26th, 2008It is time for some cool fall weather here in Tucson. Today's forecast high is 95 degrees. So, to help motivate some positive changes in our local weather, here's an autumnal closeup from Pennsylvania...
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Nature Photography: Birds Do It, Bees Do It…
September 24th, 2008You probably know that old song by heart. The one that goes, "Birds do it, bees do it, even sentimental fleas do it. Let's do it, let's fall in love."
Well, I'm here to tell you that the birds, bees, and fleas aren't the only ones getting in on the action. The trees are doing it too...
Disclaimer (0f sorts): My parents own the property on which the above embrace is taking place. Our family philosophy is that as long as the two lover-trees don't interfere with the overhead power lines, they can smooch to their heart's content.
Tip: You can view more nature photography in my portfolio.
Event Photography: National Park(ing) Day
September 19th, 2008Today is National Park(ing) Day in Tucson and other cities. It's an an opportunity to celebrate parks in cities and promote the need for more parks by creating temporary public parks in public parking spaces.
Tucson's insta-parks were created by a wide variety of public and private entities. City High School set up an outdoor classroom, complete with library and reading area...
For those of us on two wheels, the City of Tucson provided valet bicycle parking...
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.
Nature Photography: Save Penn Wood
September 17th, 2008I was a very lucky kid. One of my grade schools was set amidst an ecological paradise. I mean, this place had it all -- tall trees, flowers, birds, and all sorts of furry creatures. The perfect place for a daydreaming, artistically-minded kid.
I'll admit to hearing more than a little bit of teacher flak because I had a tendency to stare out the window instead of paying attention in class. But when the view out the window looks like this, you can't help but admire it...
Alas, my mother reports that there's a plan to close Penn Wood School. This could lead to the property being sold off for development. A "Save Penn Wood" movement is up and running, and I support it 1,000%. Kids need to be surrounded by nature, especially when they're in school.
Update: Dad reports "massive attendance" at the school district's meeting about the future of Penn Wood. And both Mom and Dad are pleased to note that Penn Wood has been saved from closure. (Me too!)
Tip: You can view more nature photography in my portfolio.
Event Photography: The Solar Society
September 16th, 2008Here in Tucson, we have an ample supply of sunshine. Which means that we can harness that natural energy and put it to good use.
I'm part of a small group called The Solar Society. It's made up of people who want to develop and build devices that use solar power for home use. Examples would be electricity generation, hot water, solar cookers, and solar powered water pumps.
This past Sunday, we were treated to a photovoltaic soldering demo, courtesy of Bryan the electrician...
Unfortunately, the materials weren't very cooperative, so this turned out to be the demo that wasn't. Oh, well. Looks like it's time for a solar-cooked lunch...
Learn more about the Solar Society.
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: Reflected Barricades
September 12th, 2008Was on my way to an early morning meeting just north of Tucson's Rillito Creek. We had yet another rainstorm last night, which meant that the creek was running. But it wasn't running as briskly as it had been on Labor Day weekend. So, no creek photos. This time, the eye-catcher was a construction site by the creek...
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.
Graphic Design: Butterfly Trio
September 9th, 2008One of my favorite types of graphic design: Designing with type, then combining the result with photography. Here is an example that came together on a promotional postcard for my studio...
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Bike-tography 109: Shadow Rider
September 5th, 2008Was pedaling around the University of Arizona late yesterday afternoon. Had the camera draped around my neck so I could quickly catch anything interesting. Went by the entrance to the business school, and the late afternoon sun and shadows got my attention...
Tip: You can view more bicycle photography in my portfolio.
