Went out to shoot Stage 2 yesterday, on Hwy 152. Different location than last year, because I wanted to get some images at the feed stations. These are in no particular order, and include both Pro Mens and Womens races, and the other classifications as well. And candids. Always candids. You can click on the slide show to see larger versions at the Picase Web Albums page.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
FOR SALE: The Hare-Brained Express (!)
Yes, it’s the legendary motor home that faithfully (with only a few hiccups) carried Shot On Site Photography from sea to shining sea for almost 6 years. It will make someone an ideal short run dog hauler for field events and shows, while still perfectly capable of the occasional long haul. Why pay to stay at an expensive hotel?
Things that are new (or new-ish) - the radiator ; the rear springs; the tires (6); the alternator; the retractlable awning.
Things that are old, and/or don’t work, or may need work - The leveling jacks. (parts are no longer available); The 5000W Onan generator will run, and produce power, but has a disturbing knock, which may be a piston rod. Refrigerator door needs new hinge, but the fridge works great and has recently had the safety recall work performed, so it won’t set you on fire! Much of the drawer hardware throughout needs replacing.. they’ve just worn out, or fallen out from lack of moisture. Cabinet over sink needs connection to ceiling reinforced.
On the very last trip we attempted in late 2009, the distributor cap went wonky, which threw the engine out of time, and left us stranded outside of El Paso. It has been repaired, but does need a tune up (spark plugs and wires were fouled, so it doesn’t run smoothly).
The chassis is a Chevrolet truck. Engine, a 454 cubic inch, with throttle body injection.
Direct inquiries to MargaretFairman@gmail.com, or Dan@shotonsite.us.
Things that are new (or new-ish) - the radiator ; the rear springs; the tires (6); the alternator; the retractlable awning.
Things that are old, and/or don’t work, or may need work - The leveling jacks. (parts are no longer available); The 5000W Onan generator will run, and produce power, but has a disturbing knock, which may be a piston rod. Refrigerator door needs new hinge, but the fridge works great and has recently had the safety recall work performed, so it won’t set you on fire! Much of the drawer hardware throughout needs replacing.. they’ve just worn out, or fallen out from lack of moisture. Cabinet over sink needs connection to ceiling reinforced.
On the very last trip we attempted in late 2009, the distributor cap went wonky, which threw the engine out of time, and left us stranded outside of El Paso. It has been repaired, but does need a tune up (spark plugs and wires were fouled, so it doesn’t run smoothly).
The chassis is a Chevrolet truck. Engine, a 454 cubic inch, with throttle body injection.
Direct inquiries to MargaretFairman@gmail.com, or Dan@shotonsite.us.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Every Day Occurrence ..
..dozens every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. (Unless it rains, which like....)
This was taken on our most recent 250 mile Sunday Joy Ride, west on NM Rt9, (more on our Sunday adventures in a future post), but we can usually see lots of them in the valley by just walking out onto the front porch.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Simple Mathmatics
I can do the simple cipherin'. For instance, if I know that we have a healthy sized swarm of honeybees that hang around the leaky faucet in the yard (1), and I walk into the living room and find Buffy has changed her name to Puffy (1), then I can posit that the silly girl has put her face where it doesn't belong, and is likely not to ever go again.That equals "2". (1 + 1 = 2. Get it?)
Friday, April 08, 2011
One Win Away!
The Michigan Wolverine men's ice hockey team is one win away from their tenth NCAA Division 1 Championship! (Yes that's a record, as is the fact that this is their 21st consecutive year making the tournament).
Last night, behind the tallest 5'6" goalie in The Universe, they put the clamps on the Fighting Sioux of the University of North Dakota, easily the best team remaining in the tournament. They had a 36 goal scorer! Nobody in college hockey scores 36 goals! Not often, anyway. Last night he was shut out, along with the rest of his teammates, 2-0. And when Michigan scored the empty net goal to ice the victory, it was all too much for this hapless Sioux fan-
You wouldn't think there would be much flexibility in those heavily padded hockey gloves, but Louie Caporusso does a fine job of returning the sentiment!
Michigan plays University of Minnesota-Duluth tomorrow evening for the championship. On ESPN.
UPDATE 4/10/11: Alas... Good run for a bunch of overachievers, though, especially Little Man Hunwick.
Last night, behind the tallest 5'6" goalie in The Universe, they put the clamps on the Fighting Sioux of the University of North Dakota, easily the best team remaining in the tournament. They had a 36 goal scorer! Nobody in college hockey scores 36 goals! Not often, anyway. Last night he was shut out, along with the rest of his teammates, 2-0. And when Michigan scored the empty net goal to ice the victory, it was all too much for this hapless Sioux fan-
You wouldn't think there would be much flexibility in those heavily padded hockey gloves, but Louie Caporusso does a fine job of returning the sentiment!
Michigan plays University of Minnesota-Duluth tomorrow evening for the championship. On ESPN.
UPDATE 4/10/11: Alas... Good run for a bunch of overachievers, though, especially Little Man Hunwick.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Scientists Just Wanna Have Fun
Music awards you never heard of.. "Best Lab Song". And the winner is:
..as judged by the editors and writers of BioTechniques, The International Journal of Life Science Methods. Isn't Baylor a Baptist college? They're dancing! I won't tell.
Other finalists in the competition can be found at EarthSky. I didn't watch them, but I'll assume they're as good as the one above.
Actually, I have watched one of the other finalist videos. I even posted it here.
..as judged by the editors and writers of BioTechniques, The International Journal of Life Science Methods. Isn't Baylor a Baptist college? They're dancing! I won't tell.
Other finalists in the competition can be found at EarthSky. I didn't watch them, but I'll assume they're as good as the one above.
Actually, I have watched one of the other finalist videos. I even posted it here.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
The Lost "Sparky" Video, Found.
Last year when former Detroit Tigers manager, Sparky Anderson passed away, I posted a memorial and a video clip of my favorite "Sparky moment". As I said then, the video wasn't the version that I knew existed, but was unable to find. Thanks to the fine folks at the Down With Detroit Facebook page I can now share this great Detroit moment with everyone..
It's very clear that Sparky wanted everyone within the sound of his voice to know, "He didn't wanta walk him". And I suppose we should offer our thanks to Hall of Fame pitcher, "Goose" Gossage, for not doing what his manager wanted him to do... walk Kirk Gibson.
It's very clear that Sparky wanted everyone within the sound of his voice to know, "He didn't wanta walk him". And I suppose we should offer our thanks to Hall of Fame pitcher, "Goose" Gossage, for not doing what his manager wanted him to do... walk Kirk Gibson.
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