Tustin Blimp Hanger

Massive Doors

I thought I’d give you all a closer look at the doors on the Blimp Hangers at Tustin.

Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Geometric Red

I Like to shot from under umbrellas

I have a friend that likes to shot valves. I have taken a few valves as well. I like to shot colorful canopies, umbrellas etc. This is what we are lunch under yesterday.

Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by Dave Smith in Design

Tustin Hangers

Blimp Hanger

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.

Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

If Clothes Could Talk

If Clothes Could Talk

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!

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Dave Smith in Odd and Different

Fishing from the San Clemente Pier

Fishing on The Pier

A day at San Clemente Pier

It has been a month of very hot weather in Tucson. We now have almost 60 days over 100 this year.

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.

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Dave Smith in Landscapes

Prickly Pear Pink and Yellow

Prickly Pear

Open to possibilities

Posted on 25. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom

Wet Polar Bear

Wet Polar Bear

Staying cool in Tucson

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

Posted on 23. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Nature

Small Tuscan Village

Dream Manor Inn Pool

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.

Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Downtown Denver

Denver

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.

Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Six Bits

Old Jail House

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”

Posted on 10. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Denver Reflections

Downtown Denver

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.

Posted on 05. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Jeep Tough

Jeep

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.

Posted on 04. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

This is a BMW

bmw

No we don't have room for the recliner

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

Posted on 02. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Odd and Different

Shooting Pennies

pennies

Line up, shoulders straight

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

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Odd and Different

Bee Morning

Flowers in Front yard

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.

Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom