Gotta Dance Winter Recial Photos 2010

All of the Winter Recital photos are now up at my webstore. The dim stage lights made freezing a dancer in action quite challenging. It created some very cool shadow effects in some of the photos though. Enjoy!

Gotta Dance Winter Recital 2010

I had a great time shooting the Gotta Dance Winter Recital. Here are a few of the shots from the night. I hope to have all of the photos online the week before Christmas. I'll post here again when they are up.

Gotta Dance Web Advertising Photo Shoot

I had a great time last weekend shooting promotional photos of the Gotta Dance Studio instructors. See more photos at the printroom webstore.

Frog on a Doorbell

When Tara and I got home this evening, we found a frog on our doorbell. The frog was just glowing with the light of the doorbell. I ran for my camera.

Oregon Saloon of Photography

I was informed today that all three of my submitted photos were accepted to be displayed at the Oregon Saloon of Photography at the Oregon State Fair. These three photos will be displayed with all of the best photos from around the State. Of the almost 2000 photos entered, only a small percentage were awarded with the opportunity to display. The head judge congratulated me in a letter for having all 3 of my submissions displayed. Apparently this is a rare occurrence. If you happen to attend the Oregon State Fair, make sure that you go check out my photos. Thank you again to the dancers photographed... and the bear... and the salmon... :-)

Alaska 2010 - Mt. McKinley and Scenery

While spending 5 days in Denali National Park we were able to take tons of beautiful scenery photos. Rainbows and even both peaks of the mountain itself. All images are available at my web store in very high quality. Click on the photos here for slightly higher quality.

Alaska 2010 - Wolves

My main goal in travelling to Alaska this year was to see wolves in the wild. Through the help of a new friend (a park ranger and fantastic photographer), I knew where to look. The first few days in the park, my wife and I saw the Grant Creek Pack. All nine puppies were playing in a field with the alpha female. It was magical... and unfortunately far away in a downpour... so no quality photos. E-mail me if you would like to see the low quality photos (I'm not going to try to sell them). On our last day in the park, we were driving the park road around 9:30 pm. when the pictured wolves crossed the road in front of us. The grey wolf in the brush is the alpha male. The grey/brown wolf on the road and in the brush is the alpha female. Both wolves are from the Nenana River Pack. It was amazing to be so close to these magnificient animals. Even though it was rainy and getting dark, I was able to get some nice photos of both animals. Click on the photos for higher quality images (You can purchase VERY high quality images at my web store). Note: The wolves are wearing radio collars... the park biologists are able to monitor their travels in an effort to learn more about them.

Alaska 2010 - Denali Moose and Sheep

While travelling through Denali, we saw tons of wildlife close-up. Click on the photos for higher quality photos (although no where near as high quality as you can purchase at our web store).

Alaska 2010 - Katmai Sow and Cubs

We captured this Grizzly Bear Sow teaching her cubs how to fish. It was amazing to watch. It almost seemed like she was talking to them as they fished. Unfortunately, they didn't catch anything for the 3 hours that we watched them. We talked with a park ranger... this sow is very unique. Her cubs are 3 1/2 years old, and she has not chased them off yet. Typically sows only raise their cubs for 2 years before sending them out into the real world. Click on photos for higher quality (although greatly diminished from what you can purchase at our web store).

Alaska 2010 - Katmai Bears

On our recent overnight trip to the Katmai Wilderness in Alaska, we caught tons of great photos of Alaskan Brown Bears (Grizzly Bears). After sorting through the 2000 photos we took in Alaska, we ended up with around 365 high (poster) quality photos. All of these photos can be viewed and purchased at our web store. Click on each of the photos on this page for a higher quality image (although greatly reduced quality for this blog from what you can purchase).

Gotta Dance 2010 Spring Recital Photos!!!

Please go to the Web Store and see/purchase photos from the Recital. Congratulations to Michelle, all of the dancers, and instructors!

Choir Senior Photos

This past week, I have been preparing for the CCHS Choir Pop Show. At the end of the show, we have a tribute to all of our seniors. These are a few of the photos that will be featured in the slide show.

Alder Springs

Last weekend, my wife and I went hiking to a beautiful spot near Alder Springs. We didn't know this place existed. It looks like a fantastic place to go swimming when it gets really hot.

Gotta Dance Company Recital 2010

I had a great time shooting the Gotta Dance Company Recital last night. All of the photos are now posted at my web store - click the link above. Congratulations to Michelle and her incredibly talented dance company! Attached to this posting are some of my favorite photos from the recital.