We Salute All Our Veterans Today! 11/11/09

Today I viewed a few video clips on YouTube on tributes for our Veterans, and although I'd love to post them all, I found one that moved me more than images of war or death as a reminder of our Veterans. The rugged voice of Johnny Cash in this clip has an imagination of its own and the way he tells his stories takes you to another place. Please take a moment of silence and remember our Veterans for what they've done for all of us. I ask that you close your eyes while you play this and listen to Cash's story telling voice as he sings "Ragged Old Flag".

I played this over and over... amazing tribute.

Clint Hester Pro MMA And Boxer

My buddy Clint "The Head Bussa" Hester will be fighting this Friday Night at Center State Theater in Atlanta! Unfortunately for me I wont be here to shoot his fight so I've left it up to my good friend Jairo to shoot it. He got a couple good shots when he assisted me on the Wanderlei Silva shoot on Oct. 31st. So I leave it to him to capture some good ones for X3Sports and Hester. Its not common for me to miss out on great fights but the Blue Angels where on my calendar since the beginning of the season so I'm off to Pensacola, Fl this weekend. But I promised Clint that if he brings home a win that I will be there for his final heads up tournament no matter what. Gee I hope he wins, shooting his fights can be very intense and exciting! I'm already getting jealous. That o.k. Florida sounds great to me right now too!

Fox News/Is Sammy Sosa The New Michael Jackson?

"Say it ain't so Sammy..."
ORLANDO — Baseball slugger Sammy Sosa is sporting a much lighter skin tone these days. Click on the Sammy for more detail...

Watching the news today I saw Sammys' mug shot on T.V and had to take a double look. I then search his story on Fox News to read more about this crazy look he's got going on.

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Great Moment In Sports

I'm not posting this because I'm a fan of the Yankees.. I'm a fan of great moments captured.

Sports Illustrated photographer Nick Laham, captured this great shot of the New York Yankees celebrating their World Series Win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

None Stop Training...

Everyday I'm at X3Sports Gym documenting the training for their promotional video in the works.

Here is Tony, trainer, instructing Dave to strike down while on top of his opponent.

The Finger Salute...

Marine bomb expert Sgt. Michael Burghardt, shaken but not deterred by IED Land mine.

Photo taken by Jeff Bundy, after blast has become symbol of resolve... great story behind the image. READ HERE for entire story not one to pass up.

Creatures Of Destruction/Art Show...Free!

A good friend of mine Shane Harrison is hosting an Art Show locally at The Discover Mill Mall...
On Friday The 13th!!!!

Awesome opportunity to share your work if interested CLICK HERE!

On The Wall

Its finally over... well almost. Today, my former graduates and I, tore down our framed prints from our portfolio gallery at the Art Station and re-hung them at our graduating school, Gwinnett Technical College.

These images will be in displayed at our school's hall ways for the next year until the class under us, now considered "upper class," graduate and hang their portfolio prints in November 2010. Please visit my portfolio website to see the rest of my portfolio images and what I'm up to currently. We welcome you to stroll our hall ways and be amazed by all the images, created by an outstanding group of talented individuals.

I am so glad that we (our class) as whole, voted to print large and though some felt hesitant about printing large (17x22), I will have to admit that all images held up to the larger print size. In fact they' re all awesome!

Exploring Underwater Photography With Wayne Levin

Wow wouldn't like to experience the imagination of the deep with Wayne Levin.

Photographer With The Plan/Eric Cheng

Eric Cheng is the editor and publisher of Wetpixel.com, the premiere online community for underwater photographers. Hosting thousands registered underwater photographers internationally, Wetpixel's friendly community offers breaking news, reviews, features, community forums, image galleries, photo contests, photo expeditions, and more.

In 2007, Eric and co-editor Elijah Woolery launched Wetpixel Quarterly, a landscape print magazine featuring the best in underwater photography. In both online and print endeavors, Eric strives to provides a forum for photographers to share their work and discuss ocean-related issues, and in turn, educate viewers about the beauty and fragility of the marine ecosystem.
WOW my new hero! This would be the career I've imagined doing and simply loving every day! Check out more of Eric Cheng's images on Flickr.

The Return Of The Blue Angels

During the summer I traveled down to Pensacola Beach, Florida with some friends I met during my internship to spend the weekend photographing the incredible Blue Angels. Well the time has come again for another and Final Blue Angel Air Show for the year!


I will be heading down again to see them perform for their Home Coming Show in just less than two weeks! I can't wait.

Reflections of Autumn

There's nothing more peaceful than to sit and soak in the natural beauty. What an opportunity to capture this sunset over Berkley Lake in Duluth.

I grew up around this area as a young kid and remembered how beautiful it is here.

Deelite Photography

Photo of my wife Shiloh taken by Deelite Since Shiloh moved to Atlanta in 2004, she has been collaborating with a great fashion photographer, and one of Atlanta's best Deelite check out his work here It has been a pleasure of mine to follow his work, and see him grow.... now you can too!

ANTONIO ''MINOTAURO'' vs BOB "The Beast" SAPP

A treat for those MMA fans! Experience a true "David Vs Goliath" event an astronomical weight difference. You must see to believe!

This goes to show you that experience and training will win over "brute" size/force 99.99% of the time! Go "Minotauro!!"

The Great Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva!

After working all day at X3Sports, Jairo and I finally got a chance to take a picture with The Great Wanderlei Silva. While recording his Seminar on Saturday, I had a chance to learn a great deal from his training and also hear a few of his stories about self control when people try to get the best of you. Wanderlei is an amazing and vicious fighter in the cage. An opponent you don't want to face. He expressed how he came from nothing and made a champ of himself, with fans and followers from all over the world. View his current stats and fight clips by clicking on the picture.

What A Day..

After parting last night at a fun & crazzzzy Halloween party... which I had to keep it within the limit, because for today... Saturday Oct.31st, I shot video continuously for three hours while Jairo Romero shot stills. I needed to stay focus & not worry about having a hangover and wanting to sleep all day. I am very excited for this opportunity for it will be my first paid job since the Portfolio Show. It will also be my first Multi-Media paid project. Funny how that works. I figured I would get hired for portraits or something else but I guess with the huge explosion for Multi-Media, everyone wants to have one to represent them. Well, X3Sports asked me about video capability and I said no problem! And so they hired me to work side-by-side with them to create a Promotional video to attract new Sponsors and big name fighters like Wanderlei Silva to support there huge demand for Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, and Personal Training in there two growing locations. All this week I will be working at both locations getting video and stills of their facility to demonstrate what they can offer their new clients. Well wish me luck I will be staying busy for a goood long minute.