The Result

The Result, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

Turned out pretty darned good!

The Challenge

The Challenge, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

Photo restoration of old family portrait. From left to right are my Grandfather Guy Allen, Great Uncle Gerald Allen, and Great Uncle Joe Allen. This photo is a treasure but needs lots of work. In addition to the tears, chunks missing, and scratches, it is covered with dust. And yes, Joe Allen is where Marty Joe comes from...

Seattle Public Market

Seattle Public Market, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

The Pike Place Public Market, aka, Farmer's Market is one of my favorite places in the World to shoot. Seattle itself has got to be one of the greatest cities. The Public Market, famous for it's flying fish, is just a wonder to see agaian and again. Here you can find organic fruit, flowers, seafood (fresh of course), glass blowers, fabrics, and absolutely amazing art of all kinds. My only bad point is that I was not able to stay here long enough to capture it for you to see.

My Perch

My Perch, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

I was photographing the Eagle on the left sitting on this post. Then the second one came in squawking like crazy and chased the first one off. Very impressive to see these massive beautiful birds. Nikon D300 70-300.

Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile 88, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

This great old car is sitting out front of an old gas station in my home town. It is an Oldsmobile 88. Too cool. Although this is great to see, would love to see someone give this old girl some TLC. Nikon D300, 18-200, ISO 200.

Lone Eagle

Loan Eagle, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

I have waited my whole photography life, more than 30 years, to capture something like this. I was shaking when I took these. This guy I found just south of Tonasket, WA. He was very patient and allowed me this kind of access for nearly 30 minutes. Once the rain got too hard I said thanks to him and headed home. Nikon D300, 70-300, at 300mm.

Torch Cafe - Fine Food

Torch Cafe - Fine Food, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

This Torch Cafe sign is another fading relic of a bygone era. I am still surprised to see these old signs still standing. I have vowed to get better and better at actually stopping and photographing them, instead of saying "Hey, that sign would make a great picture." Nikon D300, 18.0 - 200.0 mm; f/3.5 - f/5.6, 82mm, F11, 1/500 at ISO200.

Tuskegee 01

Tuskegee 01, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

This plane was used in training of the famous Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airman were an elite group of African American pilots who fought and flew bravely in World War II.

Plane Details:
Boeing - 1943
N62416
Stearman PT-17
B75N1
Serial 75-7570
Continental Reciprocating Motor
220hp

Nikon D300 with VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G at 20mm, f/10, 1/400.  ISO 200.

Chicago Christmas Trolley

Chicago Christmas Adventure, originally uploaded by WhereRu.

I was walking across a bridge over this street, just a few blocks off of the lake front in Chicago. I looked down and saw this couple waiting to get on the Chicago Trolley. The shadows caused by the headlights from the waiting taxis were just stunning. Nikon D300 17-55mm at 25mm.