Category Archives: Art

Art For Charity!

Come see local artists displaying their talent. Get to know them!     I’ll have some of my Fine Art photography work there!  🙂     Support local charities and the fund raising door prizes!      There will be a kids section so … Continue reading

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Image Selected into A Smith Gallery – Winter Show

The image below of my beloved Chief was accepted into the A Smith Gallery’s Winter Competition juried by Jean Caslin.    Of the 476 submitted images, 52 were selected for the show.   Exhibition dates will be from 1/6/2012 to 2/12/2012 with … Continue reading

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Honorable Mention at A Smith Gallery Show – “Alterations”

Woo Hoooo!  🙂 My still life image of a fork below was selected by jurors Jill and Dan Burkholder as an honorable mention at the A Smith Gallery Show – “Alterations”.   Given the quality of the accepted images in this show,  I’m “doing … Continue reading

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Two Images Selected for A Smith Gallery – “Alterations Show”

The images below were accepted into the “Alterations” Show at A. Smith Gallery in Johnson City, Texas.   Juried byJill and Dan Burkholder.  Exhibition dates: November 11 to December 18, 2011.  Opening reception: November 26 from 4 to 7 PM.  You can see all … Continue reading

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4th of July Fireworks at Ellis Park

4th of July Fireworks at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids.  Calling this one………. “And Then There was One”  😉 Just messing around on this one.  Taken while waiting for the “show” to begin.  Zoomed the lens on a bulb exposure … Continue reading

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Funk Stop

Stubby and I went out to Marion by Moonlight last week and Funk Stop was playing.  Awesome band!  Their music is inspired by Tower of Power, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Earth Wind and Fire just to name a few.  … Continue reading

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Groundbreaking for Paramount Theatre – Orchestra Iowa

Before I get into the groundbreaking ceremonies yesterday at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids, I’d like to say thank you to Orchestra Iowa for inviting me back for the 2011-2012 season as their official photographer!   🙂  This will … Continue reading

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Grant Wood Arts Festival – Anamosa

On Sunday, June 12 I went up to Anamosa with a dear friend of mine, Stephanie Webb aka “Stubby” who is one awesome artist.  She had been invited to be one of the artists and this was her first show.  … Continue reading

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Orchestra Iowa – Mahler Symphony #5

I once again had the honor of photographing a fantastic performance by Orchestra Iowa this past weekend.  They performed a flawless example of Mahler Symphony #5!  One of the things I really enjoy about photographing live music is capturing the expressions … Continue reading

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Old McDonalds Farm – Bever Park, Cedar Rapids

Old McDonald had a farm…..Ok, sorry I couldn’t resist!  LoL  Anyway a few random shots from a recent trip out to Bever Park.  Enjoy, and be sure to let me know what you think!  🙂      A little Artistic … Continue reading

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