As promised, a sequence of shots taken at yesterday’s ball game. I was attempting to capture a play in a series of shots, in this case a failed attempt to throw out a runner at second base. I had the camera set on continuous shooting and by simply holding down the shutter and aiming the…
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
It’s time again for baseball. Spring training in the desert. The Cactus League is in full swing with 15 major league teams training in the Phoenix area. We went to the new training complex in Scottsdale today, Salt River Fields, the springtime home for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the the Colorado Rockies. The new training…
Trees
We do a little walking in our Scottsdale neighbourhood for exercise. I’ve begun carrying my camera, you never know what will make an appealing photograph. In the last few days I’ve been taking shots of trees in the area, quite different obviously from the trees we have at home. I’ve tried to apply some new…
For “Seasoned” Auto Enthusiasts
After a trip to Toronto, we’re back in Scottsdale, AZ. Scottsdale brings to mind thoughts of the desert, the old west and golf. For me those thoughts also include cars. It’s a mecca for great cars, new and old for a variety of reasons. The dry climate contributes to the longevity of vehicles, the abundant…
Winter Helicopter Trip~Post #2
I’ve completed the processing of the pictures from my recent helicopter trip to Mount Assiniboine. There are quite a few (21), so rather than describe them all, I’ve chosen to throw them all into a slideshow. I think the pictures speak for themselves; I can’t add much! The slideshow includes some pictures of the Bow…