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In 2009, I was asked by the North Ridgeville Rotary Club to donate my photography services for their 2010 Calendar. They sold it as a club fundraiser. After meeting with members of the club, I suggested doing some “unusual” shots featuring a different member each month. I wanted the calendar to become a collector’s […]
We Created Fun Photos for the 2010 North Ridgeville Rotary Club Calendar Read More »
Every now-and-then, a rare opportunity comes along that you just gotta grab. For me, it was a flight on an “experimental” airplane that my neighbor, Bob Kelly, built in his garage a couple years ago. Amateur-built aircraft are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as “Experimental.” Per FAA regulations, if an individual builds
Unique 360° Aerial View of Cedar Point Amusement Park From Experimental Plane Read More »
Since the 2020 Duck Tape Festival was cancelled because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic; I went through my old archives and created this video to celebrate the 2014 festival. That’s when a Guinness World Record was set for the most people modeling in a duct tape fashion show. It took place in Avon,
Duck Tape Festival – VIDEO: Duct Tape Fashion Show Sets Guinness World Record Read More »
This video highlights photos taken at Schoepfle Gardens – a park in Birmingham, Ohio in the Lorain County Metro Parks system. Schoepfle Gardens is truly beautiful – 70 acres of botanical gardens and natural woodland bordered on one side by the Vermilion River. The gardens feature collections of rhododendrons, roses, cannas, hosta, shade
Schoepfle Gardens – Lorain County Metro Parks Read More »
In October 2018, my Christian Brother, George Mason, and I enjoyed a kayak adventure at Pond #7 at the Resthaven Wildlife Area in Castalia, OH – not far from the famous “Blue Hole.” It was a warm, sunny day (got pretty sunburned as you’ll see in the video) and had a great time
Kayaking with My Brother George at Resthaven Wildlife Area – Castalia, OH Read More »
This summer I had the opportunity to photograph the new North Ridgeville Fire Station No. 1 Open House. But ordinary photos just wouldn’t give the immersive feel that this large and complex structure presented. I decided to photograph the station with a 360° camera and create a “virtual tour” with those images. The
North Ridgeville Fire Station Open House: Virtual Tour in 360° Read More »
Waaaay back in 1996, I photographed the late Fred Griffith and Connie Dieken of WEWS “The Morning Exchange” in Cleveland. Fred passed away at the age of 90 yesterday (July, 19, 2019). In the summer of 1996, I photographed Fred and Connie in vintage costumes at various shops at Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls
A Funny Moment with Fred Griffith of WEWS “The Morning Exchange” in Cleveland Read More »
FINALLY! The COMAN KX3232 Monopod checks all the boxes for a high quality camera support at a reasonable price! It includes tripod-like feet that steady it like a tripod. So for travel photography, I can leave my bulky tripod at home! Over the years, I’ve used a variety of monopods and tripods for personal
Amazing COMAN KX3232 Monopod Worth Its Weight in Gold Read More »
Back in 1978, when I was a photography student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, I caught wind of an adventure brewing in Brockway, PA – a town about 10 miles from my hometown of Du Bois, PA. Four men were planning a journey from Brockway, Pennsylvania to New Orleans via the mighty Mississippi
40th Anniversary: Kayak Trip from Brockway, PA to New Orleans Read More »
I grew up watching old Superman re-runs on TV so when I heard about the Superman exhibit at the Cleveland Public Library – I just had to go!
Superman Exhibit – From Cleveland to Krypton | Cleveland Public Library Read More »
