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FOR THE COP - FROM HER BIRTHDAY WEEKEND! :

FOR THE COP - FROM HER BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 1:18am PST

Light Rail - After Dark : Somehow this $4 Billion boondoggle has found a way to be beautiful at night. As darkness creeps in, the scene becomes dramatic and colorful with the reflections of the lights from cars & trucks passing by and the traffic lights constantly changing colors. This lends a mysterious glow and tint to the stainless steel look of the train. Later, when I was able to catch the scene during and after a modest rainfall, the added reflections from the water on the pavement produced another dimension to the scene. I hope you enjoy these scenes enough to leave your comments. Thank you.

Light Rail - After Dark

Somehow this $4 Billion boondoggle has found a way to be beautiful at ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2009 11:15pm PST

Animoto Experiment #2 : Tyrn up your speakers! Press the small rectangle in the lower right corner of the window for FULL SCREEN VIEWING! This is a dedication to a long-time friend who never fails to be there in a time of need or any other time as well. Happy Birthday, TK!

Animoto Experiment #2

Tyrn up your speakers! Press the small rectangle in the lower right c ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 1:32pm PST

"Old" Person's Birthday Weekend : This is what happens when you make your parents feel reeeeeeely old; they find ways to get back at you & make YOU feel reeeeeeeely old too.

"Old" Person's Birthday Weekend

This is what happens when you make your parents feel reeeeeeely old; t ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2009 10:36am 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."

Galleries

The Dogs :

The Dogs

Updated: Nov 20, 2009 2:46pm MST

FOR THE COP - FROM HER BIRTHDAY WEEKEND! :

FOR THE COP - FROM HER BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 2:18am MST

"Old" Person's Birthday Weekend : This is what happens when you make your parents feel reeeeeeely old; they find ways to get back at you & make YOU feel reeeeeeeely old too.

"Old" Person's Birthday Weekend

This is what happens when you make your parents feel reeeeeeely old; t ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2009 11:36am MST

Italian Farm :

Italian Farm

Updated: Oct 20, 2009 4:11am MST

Donna & Don - Press the FULL SCREEN button for the slide show. : October 10, 2009, an evening to remember for these two delightful people who are obviously very much in love. Although I am an "outsider" as their photographer, my people instincts and past experience allowed me to see their beautiful relationship first hand. I witnessed their warmth and love through the lens of my camera. I hope you will be able to see some of those tender moments in these photographs. Thank you Donna and Don for the honor of sharing this magical evening with you, your families and friends. JB

Donna & Don - Press the FULL SCREEN button for the slide show.

Animoto Experiment #2 : Tyrn up your speakers! Press the small rectangle in the lower right corner of the window for FULL SCREEN VIEWING! This is a dedication to a long-time friend who never fails to be there in a time of need or any other time as well. Happy Birthday, TK!

Animoto Experiment #2

Tyrn up your speakers! Press the small rectangle in the lower right c ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 2:32pm MST

IMPLOSION!!! : Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 10:05 AM PST, the Beadle Building went out with a BOOM! In approxiamately 5 seconds there was a cloud of dust & a pile of scrap remaing where this stripped building once stood. Amazing to me was the crowd that turned out to witness this event. My estimate, viewing from the top floor of a parking garage about a block and a half away from the site, is that there must have been in excess of 5,000 & as many as 10,000 people that had brought chairs, snacks & drinks along with a large number of children to experience this interesting event.

IMPLOSION!!!

Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 10:05 AM PST, the Beadle Building went ou ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 2:21pm MST

Facing cancer with the Faith Community - 2009 : The Second Annual conference on dealing with cancer among the members of the Faith Community in metro Phoenix and the progress that has been made in the past year. This conferencxe also featured breakout groups that dealt with various situations facing cancer patients & their caregivers & suggestions on how to deal with these events. These sessions were facilitated by participants & staff of The Wellness Community of Arizona.

Facing cancer with the Faith Community - 2009

The Second Annual conference on dealing with cancer among the members ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2009 12:42pm MST

Light Rail - After Dark : Somehow this $4 Billion boondoggle has found a way to be beautiful at night. As darkness creeps in, the scene becomes dramatic and colorful with the reflections of the lights from cars & trucks passing by and the traffic lights constantly changing colors. This lends a mysterious glow and tint to the stainless steel look of the train. Later, when I was able to catch the scene during and after a modest rainfall, the added reflections from the water on the pavement produced another dimension to the scene. I hope you enjoy these scenes enough to leave your comments. Thank you.

Light Rail - After Dark

Somehow this $4 Billion boondoggle has found a way to be beautiful at ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2009 12:15am MST

Animoto Experiment #1 : Turn up your sound! Press the small rectangle in the lower right corner of the window for FULL SCREEN VIEWING! This is a new experiment in the works because I love to produce slide shows. Animoto is a new source for some outstanding transitions & productions. A full access pass is only $30 per year so I said "yes" just ot have some variety for future slide show productions. This means I REALLY want your comments so I can decide whether to renew my pass after the year is up next September. Thanks in advance for your help!!!

Animoto Experiment #1

Turn up your sound! Press the small rectangle in the lower right corn ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2009 3:36am MST

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 3:20am MST

Car Shows of 2009 :

Car Shows of 2009

Updated: May 23, 2009 3:49am MST

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 10:23am MST

"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 12:03pm MST

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 7:30am MST

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 4:29pm MST

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 19, 2009 12:28am MST

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 9:27pm MST

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 9:22pm MST

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 6:02pm MST

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 23, 2008 12:02am MST

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 11:09pm MST

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 8:50pm MST

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 5:13pm MST

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 3:33pm MST

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 3:43pm MST

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 11:57am MST

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