Category Archives: Events

Day 309 – Precinct Walk

I spent a good portion of the last two days walking neighborhoods in my county for my chosen Presidential candidate. I snapped a portion of my walk list with my iPhone. I added a few effects via my Photoshop app for iPad.

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Day 282 – Swamped!

I am up to my eyeballs trying to go through and process the Sacramento Freethought Day photos. I was the event photographer and am on a deadline to get them done as quickly as possible.  But I still have a regular job too! Hence, I did no shooting at all yesterday, so here are a couple from Saturday.  I hope I’m able to get out with my camera today.

A random toy sitting on a table. It was just there, no other kid stuff in this area, though they did have a bounce house and lots of other activities for kids.

Mr. Deity (Brian Keith Dalton) hanging out in the back.

Day 279 – Party Crasher

I’m in Sacramento for Sacramento Freethought Day. Although I am an attendee, I’ve also been asked to be the official photographer of the event. Last night a fundraising reception was held in a beautiful home in the outskirts of Sacramento.  This lovely girl came bounding into the party later in the evening. Turns out she isn’t the hostess’ pup at all, but the next-door neighbors.

She was quite friendly, and made the rounds.

I also got to meet Mr. Deity.

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More Air Race Photos – B&W

A few more photographs from the Reno Air Races that I processed in black and white.  I’ve still got more to work on and will keep posting them as I can.

Program sellers.

Munching down a teriyaki bowl.

Running the gauntlet of Box Seat Security.

Color guard.

Pit pass ticket sales.

Leaving the box seat area.

Enjoying the show.

Day 268 – Missed It By This Much

Nope. Stayed off my foot yesterday except for what was necessary.  Instead, I’ll share a couple of photos from the Air Races. The gallery is not complete, by any means, but you can go have a look-see at this link.  More to come . . . I have to feed the dogs and get to work, and I’m already late!

Day 259 – Dave

The past few days have been full of hugs, tears, swapping stories, filling in puzzle pieces, laughing, and more.

Dave’s been working the Reno Air Races for years.  One of the people who died in last year’s crash was one of his crew, Sharon Stewart, a wonderful woman who always had a smile on her face no matter how rough her day was going. My first day back (Thursday) I saw Dave taking a break so I sat beside him and we talked for about fifteen minutes about that day. His young charge sat close by, his eyes wide.  Later that day, the first responders were honored at the opening ceremony and Dave saw me up there shooting and asked me if he could get a copy of the shot. I asked him if he had email. He did not. I promised him I’d print one for him.

Yesterday he brought me an apple fritter from the box of goodies he brings for his crew.

Today I popped my 50mm lens on my camera with the express purpose of catching as many people as I could. While Sweetie and I were working the gate at the far end of the box seats, Dave came by, smiling as always. Up went my camera to my eye, Dave flashed a peace symbol, and I got this shot.

I printed a copy of this for him too.

I have taken a lot of photos over the past few days, but need to get through one more day at the Reno Air Races, and then I’ll  have time to go through them and get some posted.