Painting Tucson

Tustin Blimp Hanger

At the time the two hangers were constructed it was the Santa Ana air station.  The two hangers were the largest wooden structures in the world.  Over 1000 ft long and 178 ft tall.  The wood was made fire resistant with a vacuum process which infused salt into the wood.  The six doors on each end of the hangers weigh between 24 and 29 ton each.  Amazing engineering.

During the Korean war they hangers were turned over the the Marines and used for helicopters.

Ouch, Ouch, Ouch, My Zipper's Stuck

Oh, man this hurts. I can’t believe he doesn’t know I’m down here. My Butt’s dragging and if he pulls off I won’t even have a butt.  Hey, hey, aren’t you getting a little cold?  Want your jacket?  Please!

A day at San Clemente Pier

The D300 and I take a break from shooting when it gets this hot.

But yesterday we took a road trip to San Clemente pier. It was cool and windy and just what this desert rat needed. I’ll have a few more photos from the beach and the rest of my week here on the California coast.

Staying cool in Tucson

A quick dip in the pool is one way to stay cool in Tucson during the summer.

Globe AZ Bed and Breakfast

The Dream Manor Inn in Globe, AZ has it’s own street that looks like a village.  I call it a Tuscan village since Tuscany is a place spelled close to Tucsony.  It would be nice to see the real thing some day.  For now a quick trip to Globe is just 90 minutes away.

The Giants

I love walking around downtown Denver.  This is off 16th street mall.  I love the 16th street mall.  I could spend years there writing and photographing the people and scenes on the mall.

All of downtown Denver is fascinating to the eye and lens as well.

Six Bits will get you a room

You can see this gem on the at the Salt River on State Route 77, but I wouldn’t want to stay there even if the sign said “Vacancy”

Reflected Light

I mentioned yesterday my love for reflected light.  This is an example.  I love all the glass.  The way the city seems bigger and brighter is amazing.  I wonder if the architects ever wonder what their building will look like reflected in the glass of those around it.

Tall Building Reflected in a single windshield

That’s what caught my eye when walking in downtown Denver in June.  I love reflections.  This one stopped me dead in my tracks and I had to work to get the top of the building in the reflection.  It was worth it.  I love urban shooting.

No we don't have room for the recliner

Two Seater, One Door, Rear wheel steering.  Hum.  The Antennas are extra.

Line up, shoulders straight

Hard to stand up straight when you have a rounded bottom and  no legs.

a Very Buzzy Bee Morning

Even with my poor hearing I could hear the buzz in the air.  The bees were up early and gathering pollen before the heat of the day.  I don’t know how much the heat bothers them.  I’ve never seen a bee sweat, but I think they get irritable when it gets really hot.