Faith, Hope...

A cold day in January, 2010, Crisco wanted some shots out by the fire for his portfolio.

I Was Raised In Sundown, TX....

Since it was the first day of a new year, my wife, Pam, wanted some new pics of me and said she wanted the theme to be a seasoned, grizzled look. I guess for the time being, I fit the bill, so we set it up. I'm more comfortable behind the camera, but tried to follow her promptings in the poses. She shot quite a few shots in this session, but I am only showing a couple here. She did a fine job, but I told her the subject matter was wholly lacking.

Shiloh

Pam and I took a day-trip to Shiloh National Cemetery, in Tennessee this weekend, while the weather was so beautiful. It was a great day for taking pictures and having a picnic. This first pic is a monument from Iowa. It had to have cost a fortune. The bronze statue was larger-than-life.


There were cannon everywhere.


All flags were at half-mast as this was two days after the killings in Texas at Fort Hood.

The dead trees were indicative of the somber mood here - the living among the dead.



As we were leaving, we noticed this beautiful ginkgo tree shedding it's leaves. It was huge.

Borden 2

On our way out, we stopped to snap a few more of the colors.


This is upstream from the last pic uploaded; same rocks from a different perspective.

Halloween

Top photo is from Borden Creek Bridge in the Bankhead National forest, North Alabama. The next photo is newlyweds - Crisco and Linda - celebrating Halloween.

Family Fun

Crisco's best friend, Super Steve, came over the other day and since the weather was so nice, we decided to have a shoot. (That's little Kyra in the last shot; future model)

The Wedding

Crisco and Linda were married Saturday, August 22, 2009 in Frazier Park, Decatur, Alabama. It is a small, secluded park with a Japanese theme. The time of day and weather were perfect for pictures and when I get the chance, I'll add some more.
In the second photo is Super Steve, Crisco, Linda, and Marilyn.
In the third photo, with Crisco and Linda, is Kyra, Linda's little one - she's a doll, and I'm her Poppa Mike!
In the fourth photo; just Linda and Kyra by the fountain.
In the next photo is Linda's sister Celeste and beside Crisco is Super Steve.
The last one is little Miss Kyra. It was a good day.

Amber Falls Winery and Cellars

The Pavilions

Old Smokehouse on the site

An old home on the way to the winery

Pam and I took a road trip to Tennessee again, this weekend, and wound up visiting a winery on Ridgetop road in Hampshire, Tennessee. If you're in the area, you have go by a check it out. Meet Tim, who was super helpful in allowing us an abundant test-testing of their fine wines. Pam enjoyed it so much, she forgot to add her last name when filling out the visitor's card! They truly are a "must see"!

(You can just "Google" Amber Falls Winery, and learn all about their operation)!

A Little Bit of My Work

My wife, Pam, is an artist, too, so one day we both felt creative and it resulted in this. She had been telling me of some work she had done before with body painting so she worked on herself and I set up some lighting and shot several shots. Just a little post-production (worked with her eyes) and there ya have it! (Click for larger view)

Glenda, a lady I use to work with, brought her grandchildren by for a family shoot. The little girl was shy at first, and when she had a reflective moment, I snapped this shot. It really was a good one for post-production work. (Click for larger view)

This is my niece, Anna, who came by for a Christmas-time portrait. I like to give most of my portraits an artistic touch at post-production time. (Click for larger view)

Crisco came home for Christmas and we had a father-to-son talk. (jk; this was an experiment with wireless strobes).