Travel Photography: Ever been a tourist in your hometown?

February 25th, 2009

Ever been a tourist in your hometown? I decided to take that idea for a little test-ride this past weekend. My itinerary included the Pima Community College West Campus, Sentinel Peak (aka A Mountain), and Tucson's oldest tree. This eucalyptus hangs in there at the edge of Congress Road, just west of Downtown...

Nature Photography - Oldest tree in Tucson, Arizona

Then there was the Interstate 10 obstacle course...

Construction Photography - Road barrier with flashers

I've heard that this multi-year construction project is almost over, but I'll believe it when I see it.

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Event Photography: Tucson Carnaval 2009

February 23rd, 2009

This past Saturday, it was Carnaval time in Tucson. Downtown's Armory Park was taken over by all manner of festive types. We're talking singers, dancers, drummers, and plenty of watchers. Included in the merriment were Capoeira Malendragem...

Event Photography - Tucson Carnaval 2009

Mimes...

Event Photography - Tucson Carnaval 2009

Jovert, the steel drum band from Tucson High School...

Event Photography - Tucson Carnaval 2009

And those high-steppin' stilt walkers from Flam Chen...

Event Photography - Tucson Carnaval 2009

Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio and on this blog. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. I specialize in concerts, festivals, parades, political rallies, and sporting events. To check availability and to request a proposal, please e-mail me or call 520-690-1888.

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Event Photography: The Fords Return to Fourth

February 23rd, 2009

Yesterday morning was perfect for bicycling. So, I pedaled down to Tucson's annual Fords on Fourth car show. Held on Fourth Avenue, this show was the place for all things Ford...

Event Photography - Fords on Fourth 2009

Event Photography - Fords on Fourth 2009

Event Photography - Fords on Fourth 2009

I visited this show last year and decided it was an annual must-do.

Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio and on this blog. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. I specialize in concerts, festivals, parades, political rallies, and sporting events. To check availability and to request a proposal, please e-mail me or call 520-690-1888.

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Construction Photography: Basin Finishing Touches

February 19th, 2009

Who says that University of Arizona students won't get up bright and early on a Saturday morning? Especially if that Saturday happens to coincide with Valentine's Day?

This past Saturday, I worked with UA water harvesting students in the Rincon Heights neighborhood, which is just south of the campus. The students were joined by a group of Peace Corps alumni, and together we put the finishing touches on some planting basins...

Construction photography - Putting the finishing touches on water harvesting basins

This project is being run by Tucson's Watershed Management Group. The goal is to prevent flooding in the Rincon Heights neighborhood.

Tip: You can view more construction 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.

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Event Photography: Backyard Skateboarding and Living Room Bands

February 16th, 2009

Neighbors just had a Friday the 13th party. In the backyard, there was plenty of skateboarding action...

Event photography - Skateboard launch

In the living room, there were three live bands...

Event photography - Drumkit closeup

I got photos of two bands performing. First up was Lenguas Largas...

Event photography - Lenguas Largas drummer

Event photography - Lenguas Largas acoustic guitarist

Event photography - Lenguas Largas electric guitarist

Lenguas Largas was followed by Vanish Twin...

Event photography - Vanish Twin electric guitarist

Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio and on this blog. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. I specialize in concerts, festivals, parades, political rallies, and sporting events. To check availability and to request a proposal, please e-mail me or call 520-690-1888.

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Construction Photography: Putting Greywater to Work

February 10th, 2009

This past weekend, I worked with the Watershed Management Group on a greywater harvesting project. This project will take washing machine water and redirect it to plants outside the laundry room. These guys are dry-fitting the ABS pipes that are part of the greywater drainage...

Construction photography - Dry-fitting ABS pipe

After they were finished with the pipe-fitting, we filled trenches and planted plants.

Tip: You can view more construction 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.

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Abstract Photography: Playground Equipment

February 5th, 2009

They sure didn't make playground equipment like this when I was a kid. This thing is a slide in Tucson's recently dedicated Balboa Park...

Abstract photography - Playground equipment

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