Travel Photography: Ever been a tourist in your hometown?
February 25th, 2009Ever 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...
Then there was the Interstate 10 obstacle course...
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, 2009This 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...
Mimes...
Jovert, the steel drum band from Tucson High School...
And those high-steppin' stilt walkers from Flam Chen...
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: The Fords Return to Fourth
February 23rd, 2009Yesterday 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...
I visited this show last year and decided it was an annual must-do.
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: Basin Finishing Touches
February 19th, 2009Who 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...
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.
Event Photography: Backyard Skateboarding and Living Room Bands
February 16th, 2009Neighbors just had a Friday the 13th party. In the backyard, there was plenty of skateboarding action...
In the living room, there were three live bands...
I got photos of two bands performing. First up was Lenguas Largas...
Lenguas Largas was followed by Vanish Twin...
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: Putting Greywater to Work
February 10th, 2009This 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...
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.
Abstract Photography: Playground Equipment
February 5th, 2009They 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...
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