Nature Photography: Severe Thunderstorm
August 25th, 2010A severe thunderstorm dumped almost an inch of rain here yesterday. To be quite honest, I didn't think this storm would do much of anything.
Oh, yes, it started out with a lot of wind, which brought the term "blowhard" to my mind. And then the wind picked up. I started to wonder if my front yard mesquite tree could withstand it...
My tough little mesquite did just fine. The rock garden next to the mesquite also fared well. Nothing like a late-summer drink...
Tip: You can view more nature photography in my portfolio.
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Graphic Design: Capabilities Statement
August 18th, 2010Design projects that include photography are my favorites.
While most of this combination work is for clients, some of my personal projects require more than one discipline. Take, for example, this website and blog, which involves design, photography, and writing.
I recently had the opportunity to integrate these three disciplines while creating the Capabilities Statement that the U.S. federal government seeks from would-be contractors.
Mine features a photo that I took while bicycling down the coast of California into the design and layout. You can view the finished product here (PDF file).
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Event Photography: First Thursday Art Walk
August 6th, 2010Yesterday evening was one of those times when the "Yeah, right!" storm clouds stomped through central Tucson. You know those clouds. They throw out plenty of thunder and lightning, but rain? No way.
So, I got on my bike and pedaled over to Main Gate Square's First Thursday Art Walk. This month's event featured work by more than 30 local artists, but, quite frankly, I couldn't find it. Then it occurred to me that it was monsoon season, and what artist in his or her right mind would want to display art outdoors?
Thwarted in my attempt to find art, I encountered music instead. Here's a member of One Heart Beat, a local percussion ensemble...
So there I was, enjoying the drumming, and what's this? Big drops of water falling from the sky? So much for saying "Yeah, right!" to the clouds.
It was time for this bike-tographer to hop aboard the two-wheeler and scurry home. Where the wind was whipping the trees, the sun was making a double rainbow, and the clouds were on strike...
Maybe it will rain tonight.
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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Nature Photography: Ohio Morning Dew
August 5th, 2010I just got back from a brief trip to northeastern Ohio.
The big difference between the climates of the Buckeye State and Arizona was the moisture content. Ohio's early morning air was so thick with humidity that you could swim through it.
Of course, the local plant life was taking full advantage of the situation...
Tip: You can view more nature photography in my portfolio.
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Nature Photography: Airport Botanical Walk
August 4th, 2010One of Tucson's best Southwestern landscapes is at the airport. That's right, the airport. Here's how to find this urban treasure:
If you're taking the city bus (and, sorry to say, the drivers are on strike right now) catch the southbound #6 and get off at the park and fly lots just north of the airport entrance. You'll be on the west side of Tucson Boulevard.
Walk down to the airport entrance and cross where the sign says that the sidewalk is about to end. You'll be heading over to the east side of Tucson Boulevard, and there's a paved sidewalk that will take you all the way to the terminal.
After you cross the bridge over the (usually dry) wash, the visual feast begins.
Let's start with an ocotillo tree that has responded to our recent rains by sprouting a lush set of leaves...
Okay, this is Arizona. You're probably wondering where you can find our official state cactus, the saguaro. How about right here...
While the octotillos are sprouting new leaves, the Santa Rita prickly pears are setting their summer fruit...
Tip: You can view more nature photography in my portfolio.
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