Monthly Archives: February 2012



HDR at Pima Air & Space Museum

AQM-34 Firebee Recon DroneOur visit to the Pima Air & Space Museum on Friday produced the usual (for me) dichotomy of feelings: awe and pride for our country’s military prowess and accomplishments, interwoven with a profound sadness that we do not find ways to direct more our formidable ingenuity, resourcefulness and will toward the good of mankind instead of its destruction. Sigh.

The time was enhanced by good friends Terry & Sue Baughman and Jim Zimmerman. Jim further spiced up an already interesting day by sharing many of his experiences as an Air Force mechanic before the start of his farming career, and as a restoration volunteer at this museum since his retirement.

The day also produced lots of photos. I frequently thought of Susi’s dad, Tom, who has taken me to many an air museum throughout the years, which further pushed me to try and get the best images I could. Tom, I hope you enjoy the images in this 02-24 Pima Air Museum album.

Several of these images were produced with HDR photography (i.e., High Dynamic Range, Read on →



Street photos at an Art Festival

Tubac 3: Cowboy Tubac 11 Population of the town of Tubac, Arizona must swell by 2 or 3 times when the annual Tubac Festival of the Arts is in full swing. Although the works displayed were more like crafts than arts, some were very fun to look at, and the people were all extremely friendly! Fortunately, the day also gave a chance to pick up some candid street shots that you can see in the 12-02-10 Tubac Art Festival album.