Arizona: Light display exhibit (2017)

In September, 2017, about a week before the exhibit closed, I met up with several photographers to check out this light display exhibit. It was fun shooting something new and working around other attendees and photographers. Cool patterns Other random effects Sometimes, after I've gotten the cool shots, I play around with other photography effects.

Arizona: Tuzigoot National Monument (2017)

When the temperatures start soaring in the Phoenix area during the summer, residents flee north towards cooler climates like Camp Verde, Flagstaff, and Sedona. In June 2017, we drove the RV to an RV park in Cottonwood. This was the first time we encountered an RV space that was hard to level and back into. … Continue reading Arizona: Tuzigoot National Monument (2017)

New Mexico: A day trip to Santa Fe (2017)

When we decided to attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October, 2017, we added a couple of days to visit other places. Because of our RV park location to the east of Albuquerque, Santa Fe was a short day trip away. We only spent a couple of hours roaming around, but we'll definitely go … Continue reading New Mexico: A day trip to Santa Fe (2017)

Washington, D.C.: National Harbor and National Mall memorials (2017)

In May 2017, I headed to the National Harbor area to attend the STC Summit conference. My conference buddy and I always arrive one day early so we can do the tourist thing. We got up early enough to wander around the streets near the National Harbor Carousel. The only people on the streets were … Continue reading Washington, D.C.: National Harbor and National Mall memorials (2017)

New Mexico: 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – Balloon Glow and Music Fiesta

When we went to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in October, we planned to see two events: the Special Shapes Rodeo and the 2nd Saturday Night Magic Glow. We also had tickets to the Music Fiesta, held on the 2nd Saturday as well. We have no images from the Music Fiesta, as I was asked by … Continue reading New Mexico: 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – Balloon Glow and Music Fiesta