I worked night shift at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center and each morning I stepped out the door to a view of Norfolk skyline across the water. Everyday there was something new to shoot there.  Here are some early morning shots

More race photos.  I tried using auto settings, some sports settings, and not using my flash.  I am teaching myself the manual settings but am not sure what to use for action shots outside.  The day started very overcast but was bright by the end.  Add in shadows from the rowhouse stores around the square and there were even more shadows.  Suggestions are appreciated.  So are comments.

Dunkin' Doughnuts stalks the runners

checking out the results board

5K men's winner

one of the support team

I stalked the channel 2 camera guy!

My first time playing with FIRE . A boy and his dog . My son finally broke the sound barrier . I am so proud. I knew he had it in him! Thanks again for the space and the looks. GOOD DAY!

Still fishing through all my shots and came up with a few that I thought were intersting (not particularly great), but hey what can I say.

Took the kids fishing a couple of days and boy they just wouldn't cooperate. This was a tough shot because of all the shadows (and the fact that my subject is 8 and doesn't stand still) You said there'd be fish Dad.

Saw this wolf running across the road on our way back to camp. This is the best I got with the camera set to "AutoPict" at night, handheld, and having a van full of kids screaming "A wolf! A wolf!". Little Red Riding Hood Still, I like the double exposure feel.

Wicked big spider web Hiding under my pillow. And one for the "Awwwwww isn't it cute..." section. It's So Sweet!

Our college Mascot at Arkansas State was the Indians.  We've seen a lot of changes over the years.  When I started college in 1990, we had Running (Fighting)Joe.  This was a carciture indian running with a hatchet.  This created quite a stir and lots of controversy.

By 1992, they had taken away the hatchet and made him Jumping Joe.  Still a carcicature, but "less" offensive.

By 1995, we had a guy dressed as a more authentic indian with a maiden and horse.  

It's not so much I disagree with the changes, but I miss the cartoonish character of my youth.  Here's my homage to Running Joe.

Good Ole Joe

 It's very hard to take pictures on a trip when your a prisoner of someone else's time schudule and stopping to take a snapshot is not going to workout.They thought I was nuts to start off with when I was caught taking time...their time..to take a shot of trash on the side of the road.   caught. Then when I got sometime to myself and tried to get a shot of the little dogs running around they keep me at bay by the bark of a look-out. barking head.I sat there for an hour and these guy's would not come out to play ..due to their warning system...and only having a 300mm lens with me The one's 400 yards away were hard to have a shake..less shot. So I was able to get a couple of shots and here are two that I finished late last night after flying in. wheels and  Gold Cart.. but I'll get to other pictures as soon as I'm my own person again

 We went to a local baseball game on Friday, and it was so hot, that after I shot a few pictures I looked like I was running bases.
 When we first got htere I noticed all the sun and no shade..whats this we got cup holdersholders...cool, and we have girls that will bring us all our goodies oh yea..things are looking up. then I notice that all my shot will have a foe to contend with...the net the beast. But then I see by the front row couch..yes a couch, that some lucky people get to sit in and get free eats..anyway I see an opening for shots and theres already a smarter man there opening hole
 The game is against Japan and its full of fun happenings, like kids heckeling better than the adults heckelers we got good pitching..tried to get a good arm shot ,but to fast for mefast ball Here are some more shot of play batter up. dig'in in. Dugout. Got it. Mask. nexted up. No I got it Theres Time.
Now I'll leave you with some last shots,LIKE THE GAME IT WAS FUN ..BUT HOT. First a close up of the net net 2. greesey balls. ramp. kids view. baseball train. Stuff. gone home ..So until the nexted game...save me a seatspirit chair

I went to Manteca to visit my friend Marianne. We were planning a dinner party the next evening with some friends. Before we could get started she had to put her son Logan to bed. This included a bath. After his bath he was running around the house so I decided to get a few shots of him.

While he was being put to bed, I decided to take a few shots around the house.

Lamp
Pot
Veggies

We had such a great time... The End.

Last Sunday my son ran his first marathon.. Ok.. I decided to tag along and take a few pictures.. I was amazed at how crowded it was but how festive..  I admire those of you that take pictures in a crowd on a regular basis... it is not easy..

1st Place Male 2:09.14 from Kenya,  1st Place Male 2,

2nd Place Male 2:10.09 from Kenya, 2n Place Male 2

1st Place Woman, 2:28.00 from Ethiopia

 My son finished his first race in 4:02.04 Long Beach CA,Well done son....

After seeing the Charlotte NASCAR pictures, I figured you might enjoy a couple of pictures I got to take at Daytona in February. I got lucky and got some good picture of the big wreck near the end of the race. Three cars running side by side 22 landing after flipping 29 running after the wreck

Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day 2005 in Waterloo NY

Here are some of the 200+ photos I took in less than the 50 minute span of the race. We start with the registration process. Keep that glowing number in mind, because the next time we see it is for first place at the finish line. The same boy led the entire race, except for the race escorts. I definitly had some admiration for the people in this race, especially this older woman for running with the kids .

I tried to get pictures from the race that showed their surroundings, but still had the emphasis on the person. Woman Boy . And Lastly, a group shot I just liked the quality of.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think!
Thanks,
RITkid

I hold tight to the edge of the rail
As I step out into the world
That surrounds my humble abode
Along the edge of the road
I find so much beauty
Flowers that delight my senses
Wandering along the edge
I often smile at the colors
That dot the landscape of spring
But then I see danger lurking
Waiting to jump over the edge
Hidden close to the serene birdhouse
Just behind the blooming money
Running along the edge of the barn

PAIN, ITCHING,WEEPING
PURE......TORTURE

It can drive you to the edge of madness

always running to mommy

Well, a few weeks ago, I posted some pictures of Macy, our new greyhound.  Well we decided to get Macy a sister.  So here's Poppy's first photos:

• Poppy
• Macy and Poppy
• Macy and Poppy Posing
• Macy and Poppy Playing
• Macy and Poppy Running (Of course!)
• One more of Poppy
• One more of Macy

Well, my wife posted some pictures of our baby a little while ago, now it's my turn:

• Macy Posing
• Macy Looking
• Macy Running

I received a new digital camera as a graduation present so now I'll be posting more pictures here! Yay! I decided to break in my new camera today and I walked down to Ocean Beach in San Francisco to take a few shots. Criticism is more than welcome as usual.

Running birdies
Rock
Foamy beach

I have alot of cat's running around my apartment complex, here's a few of em. They seem nice and don't mind the camera, good thing! i'll be back, Dan.Cat1 cat2 cat3 cat4 cat5 cat6

Here are a couple of snaps of our 3 1/2 month old Shi Tzu - Nala.

nala
nala running

This is ex-president Bush playing tennis!

This is an amazing fish photograph I took before the fish got aggressive!

This shows that lightning can strike twice but simultaneously!!

This is the front of my car.....smooth at 140 mph!!

Thi is my famous 1959 Ferret Scout Car

These were some deer that were running past my house one evening, interesting how the sunlight has taken on a purple hue!