This weekend I had to travel to New Jersey from my now home state of Virginia. Just leaving my area was a task between the 2 hour wait to get my oil changed and picking up my second (in a week) replacement cell phone. However, my delays gave me an opportunity to do something that [...]
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An Adventure in Night Photography
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Loudon County Hazmat Response
A couple years ago I was on my way to work on the New York City subway and walked out to a street covered in dust, cars not moving also covered in dirt and debris, and empty streets. When I finally saw someone they were pointing toward the sky and speaking out loud to no [...]
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19th Century Baseball Day in Virginia
Ah… June 12. A day that I only kinda look forward to every year because… well… it’s my birthday! This year I was really surprised to learn that there was an event that brought out a couple of my interests and I was scheduled attend. I’m a big fan of history. Not really history class [...]
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The Lady Hoyas
I happened to be doing a shoot at a little league softball a couple few days ago for a magazine and couldn’t leave with out a few creative shots for myself. There are some really cool shots from this set but there are some pretty visible and identifiable faces so I’m holding off for a [...]
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Memorial Day 2011 with the Black Knights
I am an American Airman I am a Warrior. I have answered my nations call. For 11 years now I have gladly donned the uniform of my United States Air Force with great pride. Yesterday while in Charlotte, NC I was privileged to see a former member of the Army’s Golden Knights, who is now [...]
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The Alamo
A couple weeks ago I had the fortune of traveling to San Antonio, Texas for business. Of course, the iconic scenery and story attached to that great city is the infamous Alamo (the Spurs are there too but…). Before my trip down I looked around on the internet for photos of the city and came [...]
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Patrick Wray performing at Mug-N-Muffin
On my way back from the grocery store last night I rode past Mug ‘n’ Muffin in Stone Ridge, VA. The lights aren’t normally on at 8pm so I stuck my head in to see what was happening. Patrick Wray was happening. I took a moment to listen and was rather impressed with what I [...]
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Perseverance is strength
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