Posts Tagged ‘Kentucky’

Fireworks, Festivities and Friends

Fireworks, Festivities and Friends

Final composite of three frames from the firework display in Briar Hill neighborhood in Oldham County.

This photo  contains the firework burst that compelled me.

This photo has the subjects in the foreground illuminated to give scale to the 50 foot United States flag that was suspended between two trees.

This is the final photo used for the [...]

Medieval Theme meets Modern Style

Medieval Theme meets Modern Style

Mike, left, and Kristen graciously oblidge the photographers for a portrait shoot at dusk with the castle in the distance.
The twenty-first century can make anything possible. Ten years ago if you told me people would be getting married in a castle in Kentucky I would have laughed. Yesterday I witnessed one, actually photographed it.
Amid the [...]

Kentucky Derby | Two Weeks Worth

Kentucky Derby | Two Weeks Worth

This year I worked for the Lexington Herald-Leader and The New York Times during the weeks and days leading up to Derby 136. It involved many mornings starting at 5:30 a.m.


Capitol Critters | Lizard and the Ladybug

Capitol Critters | Lizard and the Ladybug

While on assignment today at the Capitol in Frankfort I stumbled upon an interesting scene. There was a lizard that had been frozen from the cold temperatures and a ladybug near the west side of the building. After shooting my assignments I decided to waste time using my macro lens to make photos of the [...]

Quarter Century of Losing

Quarter Century of Losing

This past weekend I was sure history was going to be made. I was correct, UK was handed its 25th loss in a row to the University of Tennessee. There was a glimmer of hope near the end of the game but was quickly squandered away. In the overtime period UK’s defense was no match [...]