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Light Rail - After Dark :

Light Rail - After Dark

Updated: May 17, 2009 12:40am PST

"DAY OF THE SPANISH HORSE" : WOW! Even though the day started out with a near disaster in rehearsel, the events of the day came off without any incidents. I am impressed with the talent & effort these people invest in these beautiful animals. This is "class" as far as the performance & showmanship we witnessed on this very bright sunshiny Saturday in the desert south of Phoenix @ Estrella Mountain Park. Unfortunately for the participants, not a lot of people knew about this extravaganza but that meant we had no problems with parking, wandering, meeting people & finding positions from which from which to take pictures. Thank you to EVERYONE who attended & participated in "The Day of the Spanish Horse." And a very special thank you to Jan for offering this option for something new & different to shoot! This was a photo opportunity & an education all in one morning.

"DAY OF THE SPANISH HORSE"

WOW! Even though the day started out with a near disaster in rehearse ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 11:03am PST

Celebration of 80 - Years that is! : Who would'a thunk it; he's been rode hard & put up wet to dry so many times.............but Navy men are tough!!!!! And this party was no exception to a FUN time. We all enjoyed celebrating Ray's 80th Birthday. Next year he will probably be in a funk, having to admit he's "OVER 80" but all we care about is that he will be here with us to celebrate that one & a whole lot more. OUR VERY BEST TO YOU, FRIEND! NOTE: Click on the arrow in the center of Ray's picture, give it time to load, click the small rectangle in the lower right corner of the movie window for "Full Screen" mode, turn up the volume & smile. Thanks.

Celebration of 80 - Years that is!

Who would'a thunk it; he's been rode hard & put up wet to dry so many ...

Updated: May 19, 2009 9:23am PST

Glass in the Garden - Chihuly : Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, has brought his "Glass In The Garden" exhibit to the Desrt Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ. Our photo club, AZ SHUTTERBUGS - WEST organized a photo shoot the evening of the brightest full moon of 2009 to attend and photograph this phenominal display of color & shapes. We were there for sunset, moonrise & the evening lighting of this show. Here are a few examples of my view of "Glass In The Garden". I hope you enjoy it & please leave your comments.

Glass in the Garden - Chihuly

Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, has brought his "Glass In T ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 6:30am PST

Your Bio

I bought my first 35 mm camera in 1979. It was a used Pentax ME that I had until I made the switch to Canon's EOS auto-focus system. I am completely self-taught in photography except for the change-over to digital that I made in 2004. I use a Canon Digital Rebel Xsi and am loving it.

I decided I wanted a "digital darkroom" in my computer so I took some Photoshop courses at GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. I placed second in "Digital Photography" during the STUDENT ART SHOW in 2005 with my composition, "WRIGLEY & McKINLEY" and in 2007, my DIGITAL ART image, "WHERE TO NEXT" was featured on the title page of "THE TRAVELER" magazine, published annually by GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

I was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer in November, 2005 but completed the Photoshop course and scored an "A". I had an Esophagectomy in February, 2006 and finished my chemo and radiation treatments in August, 2006.

This illness spurred me to actively pursue a second career as a freelance photographer so I can share my vision of this beautiful world with others. I live by the motto of this poem:

"Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Live it as though it is your last."

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Las Vegas - 06-09 : We stumbled into a deal to good to pass up so we spent three days in Las Vegas. While we were there B INSISTED I take photos of our "day-trip" to the BELLAGIO CONSERVATORY for Jenny. You know me, I can never do anything very small so I added a few others just for fun. I hope you enjoy them!

Las Vegas - 06-09

We stumbled into a deal to good to pass up so we spent three days in L ...

Updated: Jun 26, 2009 2:20am MDT

Car Shows of 2009 :

Car Shows of 2009

Updated: May 23, 2009 2:49am MDT

Celebration of 80 - Years that is! : Who would'a thunk it; he's been rode hard & put up wet to dry so many times.............but Navy men are tough!!!!! And this party was no exception to a FUN time. We all enjoyed celebrating Ray's 80th Birthday. Next year he will probably be in a funk, having to admit he's "OVER 80" but all we care about is that he will be here with us to celebrate that one & a whole lot more. OUR VERY BEST TO YOU, FRIEND! NOTE: Click on the arrow in the center of Ray's picture, give it time to load, click the small rectangle in the lower right corner of the movie window for "Full Screen" mode, turn up the volume & smile. Thanks.

Celebration of 80 - Years that is!

Who would'a thunk it; he's been rode hard & put up wet to dry so many ...

Updated: May 19, 2009 9:23am MDT

Light Rail - After Dark :

Light Rail - After Dark

Updated: May 17, 2009 12:40am MDT

Vanya, Natalia & Lubo : Lubo, Natalia & Vanya come west for a visit to Arizona. What a trip for them & a good test for the big trip to Russia this summer.

Vanya, Natalia & Lubo

Lubo, Natalia & Vanya come west for a visit to Arizona. What a trip f ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 11:49pm MDT

"DAY OF THE SPANISH HORSE" : WOW! Even though the day started out with a near disaster in rehearsel, the events of the day came off without any incidents. I am impressed with the talent & effort these people invest in these beautiful animals. This is "class" as far as the performance & showmanship we witnessed on this very bright sunshiny Saturday in the desert south of Phoenix @ Estrella Mountain Park. Unfortunately for the participants, not a lot of people knew about this extravaganza but that meant we had no problems with parking, wandering, meeting people & finding positions from which from which to take pictures. Thank you to EVERYONE who attended & participated in "The Day of the Spanish Horse." And a very special thank you to Jan for offering this option for something new & different to shoot! This was a photo opportunity & an education all in one morning.

"DAY OF THE SPANISH HORSE"

WOW! Even though the day started out with a near disaster in rehearse ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 11:03am MDT

Glass in the Garden - Chihuly : Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, has brought his "Glass In The Garden" exhibit to the Desrt Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ. Our photo club, AZ SHUTTERBUGS - WEST organized a photo shoot the evening of the brightest full moon of 2009 to attend and photograph this phenominal display of color & shapes. We were there for sunset, moonrise & the evening lighting of this show. Here are a few examples of my view of "Glass In The Garden". I hope you enjoy it & please leave your comments.

Glass in the Garden - Chihuly

Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, has brought his "Glass In T ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 6:30am MDT

Next, Venice by way of Verona : We leave the peaceful setting of Stressa & head for Verona & the balcony of Romeo & Juliet then we arrive in Venice, the most romantic city in the world.

Next, Venice by way of Verona

We leave the peaceful setting of Stressa & head for Verona & the balco ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2009 3:29pm MDT

Ikebana : Jen, just for you. One of my co-workers @ Cost Plus invited me to this because she is a participant & B went with me to view. I took thesewith a 3.2 megapixel used Ricoh that I got for the school project. Pretty nice quality. I couldn't resist putting these on line for you to peruse. I thought you might enjoy these. JB

Ikebana

Jen, just for you. One of my co-workers @ Cost Plus invited me to thi ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2009 3:23pm MDT

Onward to Milan, Lugano, Switzerland, & Lake Maggiore, Italy by way of the Appenine hills : We travel thru Bologna, Milan with it's Gothic Duomo, the glass-domed Galleria & famed Scala Opera House. A short stop in Lugano for some shopping & on to Lake Maggiore, staying for 2 nights & a day of leisure at our resort in Stressa with a beautiful view of the lake & Isola Bella.

Onward to Milan, Lugano, Switzerland, & Lake Maggiore, Italy by way of the Appenine hills

We travel thru Bologna, Milan with it's Gothic Duomo, the glass-domed ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2009 11:28pm MDT

Thru Pisa & on to Florence, the Art Center of Italy. : We left Rome & preceeded on to Pisa for a photo stop, then to Florence for 2 nights. The sight of the city lights reflecting in the smooth water of the Tibor River the first night were so beautiful I had to capture them. We had a full day of splendor at the Academy of Fine Arts (David by Michelango) the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, The Bapistry & Signoria Square plus dinner at a Tuscan restaurant for some.

Thru Pisa & on to Florence, the Art Center of Italy.

We left Rome & preceeded on to Pisa for a photo stop, then to Florence ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2009 8:27pm MDT

Italy & Greece - 2008 - Rome is where our journey begins : The Beginning. Traveling from Phoenix to Rome was 16 hours of flying time & total travel time of about 26 hours. We were so glad to finally arrive at our hotel, The Star Metropole. The next day was spent getting our bearings & checking out Rome. Later we met our group & leader, Michelle & set our schedule for the next day. Michelle & Francesco start us out at The Forum. Next we tour the Colosseum, the surrounding area including Cesaer's Palace, visit the famous Spanish Steps & the square where there is an art show taking place. Later we board the bus for a trip to "St Paul Outside the Wall" (cathedral). Monday begins with a tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel , St Peter's Basilica & St Peter's Square.

Italy & Greece - 2008 - Rome is where our journey begins

The Beginning. Traveling from Phoenix to Rome was 16 hours of flying ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2009 8:22pm MDT

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Jim's Pics of The Re-Union

Updated: Jan 07, 2009 1:39pm MDT

Christmas with Hope & Kaleb : Hope is 1 & Kaleb is 2. Do you have any idea what that means at Christmas time? Right! A lot of noise, confusion & wrapping paper going every direction you can imagine. That doesn't even take into consideration what it's like to trim a tree with these 2. Enjoy the show, everyone.

Christmas with Hope & Kaleb

Hope is 1 & Kaleb is 2. Do you have any idea what that means at Chris ...

Updated: Dec 28, 2008 5:03pm MDT

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The Re-Union

Love is better the second time around! Just ask them!

Updated: Dec 21, 2008 7:58am MDT

Jim 'n Ray - Candid Portraits : We started this as a project for my photography club & ended with a fun gallery of images.

Jim 'n Ray - Candid Portraits

We started this as a project for my photography club & ended with a fu ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2008 5:02pm MDT

Alex & Leticia : The first 10 images are your choices from the first group of images I loaded for you. Beginning with the eleventh image all are fresh to you. Please use the file numbers under each image to ID it to me to make sure there is no confusion. Thank you. JB

Alex & Leticia

The first 10 images are your choices from the first group of images I ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2008 11:02pm MDT

JB's PHOTOGRAPHY : A few of my personal favorites can be found here including a panorama of Monument Valley published in The ARIZONA REPUBLIC Newspaper in December, 2006 & "Wrigley & McKinley", my award winning photo from the art contest at Glendale Community College. Thanks for taking your time to browse my work & don't forget to ADD YOUR COMMENTS!

JB's PHOTOGRAPHY

A few of my personal favorites can be found here including a panorama ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2008 10:09pm MDT

Photo Settings : Encanto Park, located in the one of the older, more exclusive neighborhoods in Central Phoenix, is one of the most photogenic settings for candid portraits in the city. Following the park, are some settings available at The Phoenix Garden Club, about 2 blocks south of the park. This is a little more intimate setting but also works well for candid portraits of couples or families. Next, we have the Nelson House, situated across the street from the Encanto Golf Course, north of the park, this very beautiful turn of the century home is owned by the City of Phoenix and makes a very elegant setting for couples wishing for something a bit more formal.

Photo Settings

Encanto Park, located in the one of the older, more exclusive neighbor ...

Updated: Aug 02, 2008 7:50pm MDT

Humminbird Family : This "family" life was recorded from a nest built on a wind chime on my neighbor's front doorway. I waas able to record these events over a 3-4 week period of time until they "flew the Nest".

Humminbird Family

This "family" life was recorded from a nest built on a wind chime on m ...

Updated: May 16, 2008 8:57am MDT

Wheels of Wellnesse : A slide show from a fund raiser for "The Wellness Community" which provides free support for cancer victims & their families & caregivers. Featuring Vintage Race Cars that are still driven today in race events around the country.

Wheels of Wellnesse

A slide show from a fund raiser for "The Wellness Community" which pro ...

Updated: Nov 21, 2007 11:16pm MDT

SeOnna : This started out to be "family photo" day & it turned into "SeOnna's Portfolio" instead. What fun we all had watching SeOnna go through the motions just like the models on "America's Top Models" tv show. Someday she may be in the competition.

SeOnna

This started out to be "family photo" day & it turned into "SeOnna's P ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 4:13pm MDT

The Grand Canyon Trip : I made my first solo trip to the Grand Canyon August 2,3 & 4 of 2007. What an experience! I believe the granduer is even more magnificent when one is alone than with other people. If there is nobody there to disturb you, your thoughts are yours alone. It is hard to imagine, even when you are standing on the edge, that this is not a movie set that you have wondered into. I did not take any kind of ipod (or such) with me so the solitude was near deafening at times. When sunset came near and the wind died down as it usually does as the air cools, the silense was even more obvious because the sounds of the birds and other creatures became that much more vivid. It also became quite evident that through these eyes a little piece of heaven could be glimpsed. I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed capturing them for you.

The Grand Canyon Trip

I made my first solo trip to the Grand Canyon August 2,3 & 4 of 2007. ...

Updated: Aug 09, 2007 2:33pm MDT

The Vulture Gold Mine - Circa 1883 : The Vulture Gold Mine in Wickenburg, Arizona was discovered more than a century ago in October, 1863. It was closed by a Federal Edict called Government Order L-208 in 1942 shortly after America got in World War II. The mine was purchased on November 7, 1961 by Dr. Geroge H Mangun as a site for his organization, The Desert Science Center. This never came to be. This building was made of rich gold ore and now is said to be valuable enough that the owner would never have to work again in his/her lifetime. I felt the site and story required the images be converted to black & white. Thank you for indulging my vision.

The Vulture Gold Mine - Circa 1883

The Vulture Gold Mine in Wickenburg, Arizona was discovered more than ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2007 2:43pm MDT

Sanders Wedding gallery :

Sanders Wedding gallery

Updated: Jul 15, 2007 9:00am MDT

Ladies Prepare for the Big Day : Starts with hairdos & make-up

Ladies Prepare for the Big Day

Starts with hairdos & make-up

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 11:11am MDT

Groom's Turn : Easier & simpler being a man...just do it

Groom's Turn

Easier & simpler being a man...just do it

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 11:08am MDT

Beginnings : Starting with my visit to Macon in November to the preparations to the rehearsal dinner....they make a wonderful couple.

Beginnings

Starting with my visit to Macon in November to the preparations to the ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 10:57am MDT

The Reception : Elegant Venue & beautiful sunset

The Reception

Elegant Venue & beautiful sunset

Updated: Apr 22, 2007 3:07pm MDT

The Wedding Ceremony : Conventional but personalized by these two beautiful people.

The Wedding Ceremony

Conventional but personalized by these two beautiful people.

Updated: Apr 13, 2007 10:21am MDT

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