Since 2009, the retirement home of Shot On Site Photography... the source of the finest sighthound performance images in the world. As of August 1, 2022, the blog will become much more photo-centric. Not only will I post images from the homestead in the foothills of the Little Florida Mountains, and surrounding environs, but also tips about shooting, editing, archiving, software, hardware and more. The political rants will become few and far between (but not eliminated! It is 2022 after all!)
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Am I Back?
Maybe. Looks like I've been on vacation for 3 years. I'm a little rusty on this blogging thing. Look for more photos, and less verbiage... unless I have something really important to say.
With that, here's another recent photo. (Available on an embossed notecard w/envelope)
Smoky Sunset. June 21, 2021
Monday, December 24, 2018
Annual* Holiday Songfest...
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Monday, November 06, 2017
Free Music. You're Welcome.
Sunday, November 05, 2017
2018 Shot On Site Photography Calendar, "Around the Four Corners"
Pre paying is highly encouraged if you want to make sure you get one!
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Photography Contest (for local readers only.... sorry)
- Divisions: Junior, Adult or Advanced (definitions are provided on pg 2)
- Categories: Each photo may be entered in one-and-only-one of the categories listed below:
- Entries: All photographs must be the work of the entrant, taken within the last three years, and must not have been entered in any previous SWNM State Fair.
- Entry Size:
- Junior – 4” x6” or 5” x 7” images – (Max size including optional matting.)
- Adult or Advanced – 8” x 10” to 16” x 20” images (Max size including optional matting.)
- Entry Format:
- No framed entries are permitted
- All entries must be adhered to a firm backing (such as foam board.) Matting and shrink wrap are optional. Shrink wrap is highly recommended to protect your images.
- Each image package must contain a wall hanging device on the back and must be securely packaged.
- The submitter agrees to be responsible for any damages to the work entered.
- Photo Identification: The back of each entry must contain the following info:
- “Junior,” “Adult,” or “Advanced” (as applicable);
- Category (see b above)
- Photographer’s name
- Photographer’s phone number
- No name or identification is permitted on the front of entries
- Entry Restrictions:
- Junior: Prints may be entered (distributed among categories as the entrant chooses). “Junior’s may enter the Adult or Advanced divisions.
- Adult or Advanced: Prints may be entered (distributed among categories as the entrant chooses). Any “Adult” may enter the advanced division.
- All entries from an individual are to be submitted in a single division following rules for that division.
- No fees will be charged and no prize money will be given.
- All entries will comply with standards of good taste.
- Judging: Photos will be judged based only on image content. Photos that do not meet requirements will not be judged. Photos judged to have been entered incorrectly in a category may be moved to a more appropriate category.
- Prizes: NO cash prizes, only ribbons – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th/Honorable Mention; Sweepstakes for winning 1st, 2nd & 3rd in ONE category; “Best of Show” for each division; and an overall “Viewer’s Choice”
- Submitting Entries: Image entries will be accepted on Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
- Photo Pick-up: Exhibits must be removed Sunday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; or as indicated by the SWNM Fair Officials. Have your Receipt Stub with you to claim each individual photo.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Heroes Pt 1
Friday, August 11, 2017
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Baby Steps
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Is This Thing Workin'? Is This Thing On?
Monday, December 24, 2012
Yes, a Christmas Tradition. Plus One.
I say Robert Earl Keen's Merry Christmas from the Family is the greatest holiday song. Ever. Other people swear by the Pogues' Fairytale of New York.
Who cares? Let's listen to them both! Decide.. or not.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Bucket List: Cooke's Peak. Check.
Cooke's Peak |
I've wanted to stand on Cooke's Peak before we even lived here. We began hunting in it's massive shadow when we were just February visitors in an RV. The more I read about the hike up, the more I knew I wasn't going to attempt it alone. It took years to meet the right "guide".
Enter Dave Shephard. Originally from somewhere in New England, and a fellow former full time RVer, he now lives in Deming, and is an avid hiker, climber, and explorer. He's also a fellow member of the Deming Photography Club. We shared a beer after a reception at the Deming Arts Council where the club had an exhibit in January. We hatched the plan at Mimbres Brew. At first we were going in February, then early March. Finally, Thursday, March 22 was firm.
We met up outside of town, drove to the parking area, and did it. I should mention that, unlike other recent years, I hadn't done any kind of climbing this Winter. Most of my exercise involved walking the flats while hunting with the dogs. Make no mistake, this 9 hour adventure hurt me. I lagged behind going up and coming down, but by golly, I did it. the proof's in the slide show..
Saturday, March 31, 2012
April Fools
Easily the most unusual vehicle at the show.. and it wasn't even in the show! Honda GoldWing powered trike. |
Gotta love the coolant overflow receptacle! |
Waiting for the intrusive wand ultrasound. |
"Girl I'm just a Jeepster for your love" |
Several visitors were fatally impaled on the fins. |
Insert toilet seat joke here. |