I don’t usually post on a weekend, but I saw this scene earlier this morning and couldn’t resist a picture. I’m working on an end of the year reflection and of course the next desktop calendar. So here’s a bit of eye candy until next week.
Nikon D4 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 @ 50mm f/5.6 ISO 125 1/1600 sec
So Wednesday is the big day! I hope you’re ready. I’m almost, but I always have that nagging feeling like I’ve forgotten something, or someone. I’ve found that one of the nice things about Christmas being over is that it’s still Christmas time in most places. Local places have festive events that sometimes run well into January, and often they are less crowded after the big day. This picture was taken at Longwood Gardens last year and their fountain show occurs multiple times nightly through January 12th 2014. So get out there and soak up the holiday spirit even after the presents have been opened and Santa is back home warming his toes by the fire. Merry Christmas.
Nikon D800 Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 @ 40mm f/2.8 ISO 6400 1/250 sec
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.
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.
