SmugMug > popular > Journalism > This is one of a few designs I put together for my sister.  In honor of what she accomplished... Walking 60 miles in three days... wow! I am proud of her!!! The final day (16+ miles) was done in a "monsoon" like storm. Congrats to all the walkers that braved the elements and kept on walking!
SmugMug > popular > Journalism > 9.22.08 I took this image in Columbus, Ohio and played in Lightroom 2.0.  The frame was added in CS2.
SmugMug > popular > Journalism > hOw rUde!  I hope this is taken in context.  This is a small sample of the trash we find on our property.  We live "in the country" and own approximately 4 acres of great land.  However, people have "trashed" the property and will go out of their way to drive off the main road to dump "their" trash.  The earth is a beautiful place, why do people trash it?
SmugMug > popular > Journalism > June 23, 2008.  This is another image I had on my HD but I recently "played" with the look in Lightroom 2.0.  I converted it to B & W and adjusted the edges of the photo to put the emphasis on the center to emulate the look of a 'spot' light.
SmugMug > popular > Journalism > I thought the reflection in my son's glasses was pretty cool.  He glanced this way, but moved before I could get the shot, so I asked him to "look over there again" for me and he did...kinda.  He posed for me while I took the picture, but he said "I was looking at you Dad, but you couldn't tell.  ha ha."   It was cute.  :) 

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SmugMug > popular > Journalism > This was taken in Buttermilk Falls near Beaver Falls PA near the PA turnpike exchange.  I drive by this area on a weekly basis but never stopped to explore its beauty.  Yesterday I decided to hike back into the woods via a path and immediately was taken back by the quietness and beauty that I drove by and never realized.  This is my first attempt at a waterfall image.  Any comments are welcome.  I converted it to B&W in Lightroom to enhance the contrast.
SmugMug > popular > Journalism > This "homeless" bird tells the story of my night in downtown Memphis (while visiting Memphis on a business trip).  Nearly every corner brought an encounter with a homeless person begging for money.  They were very aggressive in their approach; coming up to us and putting their hand on our shoulder and/or shaking hands and "patronizing" us to get money. Another approached us and stated he was a homeless writer. He was selling an article he wrote. 

This bird wandered away from the nest and was struggling to fly.  I do wish I could have helped it back to its nest. However, the nest was nowhere in sight.
SmugMug > popular > Journalism > Happy Fathers Day (USA Holiday) Tell your family and friends this is what you want for Father's Day... This Nikon 400mm f/2.8 lens can be had for a measly $6500 used.  This does not count the device to hold the 35 pounds of glass nor the $300 polarizer. I was taking pictures at the Pittsburgh Airshow when I looked over and Paul (I did not know him at the time) walked up with a cart and out of the cart came this monster of a lens. I felt like crawling under a rock with my measly 70-300.  He was a great guy to talk with and he shared great tips on taking pix of jets. He had it mounted on a Nikon D2x which seemed small compared to the lens. 

I took a few pictures with the camera and lens and will tell you it is a science and art to get one good shot with this monster. He produced many great images. 

I have many other shots but this one seemed to fit the bill for "lens lust". :-)
SmugMug > popular > Journalism > The winter was harsh with over 20 inches of snow but it filled the ground with the nutrients to bring forth tremendous color in all the trees.  This lavender tree is producing beautiful buds of color.  Thank you Lord for spring!
This "homeless" bird tells the story of my night in downtown Memphis (while visiting Memphis on a business trip). Nearly every corner brought an encounter with a homeless person begging for money. They were very aggressive in their approach; coming up to us and putting their hand on our shoulder and/or shaking hands and "patronizing" us to get money. Another approached us and stated he was a homeless writer. He was selling an article he wrote.

This bird wandered away from the nest and was struggling to fly. I do wish I could have helped it back to its nest. However, the nest was nowhere in sight.
 > This "homeless" bird tells the story of my night in downtown Memphis (while visiting Memphis on a business trip).  Nearly every corner brought an encounter with a homeless person begging for money.  They were very aggressive in their approach; coming up to us and putting their hand on our shoulder and/or shaking hands and "patronizing" us to get money. Another approached us and stated he was a homeless writer. He was selling an article he wrote. 

This bird wandered away from the nest and was struggling to fly.  I do wish I could have helped it back to its nest. However, the nest was nowhere in sight.
This "homeless" bird tells the story of my night in downtown Memphis (while visiting Memphis on a business trip). Nearly every corner brought an encounter with a homeless person begging for money. They were very aggressive in their approach; coming up to us and putting their hand on our shoulder and/or shaking hands and "patronizing" us to get money. Another approached us and stated he was a homeless writer. He was selling an article he wrote.

This bird wandered away from the nest and was struggling to fly. I do wish I could have helped it back to its nest. However, the nest was nowhere in sight.
Photo by: Frank Kendralla · see photo in gallery

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