Event Photography: Fords on Fourth 2010

February 25th, 2010

This 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...

Event Photography - Fords on Fourth 2010

Event Photography - Fords on Fourth 2010

Not only was there plenty of horsepower under the hood, it also was on the roof...

Event Photography - Fords on Fourth 2010

For hardcore car enthusiasts, keeping the ride looking good requires all sorts of specialized products. Which this guy is happy to demonstrate and sell...

Event Photography - Fords on Fourth 2010

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, 2010

Now 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...

Event photography - Spirit Familia band leader Jomo plays flute at Tucson Carnaval 2010

Richard Rivera adds guitar and vocals to the Spirit Familia mix of African, Latin, Reggae, and Funk rhythms...

Event photography - Spirit Familia guitarist Richard Rivera plays at Tucson Carnaval 2010

And what would a Brazilian-influenced festival be without Batucaxe?

Event photography - Batucaxe at Tucson Carnaval 2010

Or how about those fun-loving Carnivaleros, who don't just get the crowd dancing, they join in!

Event photography - Carnivaleros playing at Tucson Carnaval 2010

Event photography - Carnivaleros playing and dancing at Tucson Carnaval 2010

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, 2010

Five 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...

Construction photography - removing metal casement picture window

Construction photography - removing metal casement picture window

Construction photography - removing metal casement picture window

Once the old windows were out, it was time to install the replacements...

Construction photography - sealing around edges of replacement window

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, 2010

This 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...

Bicycle photography - Speeding bicycle racers during the 2010 UA Criterium on the University of Arizona-Tucson campus

Tip: This photo has just been added to my Bicycle Stock Images site.