Since Squarespace had its problem on Tuesday I thought I would share a little Christmas travel idea today. In Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania there is a little museum that is home to many of the Wyeth family artworks, and at Christmastime they often host a miniature train display, along with other festive creations. These are just a few of the gems that await your arrival. Have a great weekend.
Bobby Gunn vs. Glen Johnson
Lately I’ve had the opportunity to photograph some boxing events. Last evening I was covering the Bobby Gunn vs. Glen Johnson match put on by Xtreme Fighting Events at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. After watching these two professionals hammer on each other for eight rounds, Glen Johnson was declared the winner. As the official was announcing the results, Bobby Gunn (green plaid trunks) requested the use of the microphone and announced that he was retiring from boxing. He said that he wanted his last fight to be against a true champion, and for his son to watch him fight. It showed that even though two men, who just spent the better part of 45 minutes beating on each other, were human, and had emotions just like the rest of us. What father wouldn’t want his son to be proud? What man wouldn’t want their last stand to be against a true champion? Who wouldn’t give every last breath for their family?
Best wishes in your retirement Bobby Gunn.
These are a couple of my favorite pictures of him from last night.
Glazing
It’s a phenomenon that occurs when supercooled rain droplets land on something that has a subfreezing surface temperature. It makes for horrible driving conditions because roadways can become sheets of ice nearly instantaneously, but for Winter nature lovers it’s an optical delight. This past Saturday evening and into early Sunday morning conditions were perfect here in the Northeast for glazing.
Nikon D7100 Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 @ 240mm f/4.5 ISO 100 1/200 sec
Nikon D7100 Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 @ 120mm f/5.6 ISO 100 1/800 sec
Nikon D7100 Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 @ 120mm f/5.6 ISO 250 1/320 sec
Pick-me-up
It’s that little lift you need in the middle of a long day, or that shot of adrenalin before an important meeting, or even that stimulation to keep you awake as the hours grow late. For me, it’s espresso. Visiting Italy on my honeymoon I was introduced to this puny but potent powerhouse. It’s served in a mini coffee cup, called a demitasse, has a little saucer beneath it and usually a tiny spoon to stir any sweetener you choose. In Italy, it is offered after meals. I quickly embraced the tradition and I now delight in the little pick-me-up it conveys. My thanks to Italy, the coffee bean, and my eagerness to try foreign customs (although the three glasses of wine with dinner may have had something to do with it) for introducing this petite pleasure into my life.
Nikon D800 Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro @ 100mm f/14 ISO 100 2sec
#TravelTuesday The Caribbean
I thought, as my van was sliding its way along the snow covered roads this morning, that today’s travel post should remind us all that there are places to visit when we grow weary of our current situation. For the past few years my wife and I have visited someplace warm and tropical for a few days in the middle of Winter. I highly recommend this idea to anyone with seasonal blues. I believe anyone living North of the 35th parallel qualifies. I usually give the vacation as a Christmas present and my wife has always been most appreciative. So if I may suggest, if you have been wracking your brain about what give your significant other this holiday season, a few days away from the gloom of Winter, long hours relaxing on a sun soaked beach, island music and fruity drinks make the perfect gift. The bonus is that you get to go along.
Nikon D800 Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 40mm f/14 ISO 100 30 sec