Voting time of year

Balloon Fiesta Day 1

Balloon Fiesta has begun. The balloons are amazing. It's hard to make a bad photo of the balloons. And at the same time it's hard to make a photo that is new and different. For opening day I decided to wake up extra early to hopefully secure a media balloon ride. It worked. I shot too much wide angle, a few Holga frames, and some video. The video was last minute and I so wish I had brought along my tiny Gorilla Pod.

Thanks Ken Walter and his family and friends for an amazing adventure!

Hip Hop High

Rio Rancho High School has a hip hop club and I was hoping to do something a bit long term on them but the run date could not be changed so I might be doing it for myself if I have time. Good group of kids having a blast dancing.

Training

Wide:Close-up:

Pink Aggies

Photo illustration for New Mexico State's pink themed football game for breast cancer awareness which involved laying on the field grass that happened to be damp and thus ruining a good pair of khakis. :(

Sniff a tree

Field trip students meet the wilderness.

Tennis Champ

After a rain delay the game finally got under way. Amazing how long it can take to dry off a tennis court.

End of the Fair

Geeks Who Drink

Zulu

Zulu the 3-month-old Zebra is part of the state fair petting zoo.
Dislikes: Kiddie hands that grab ears, people calling out "Hey Zebra come here."
Likes: ZB (aka Zulu's Buddy) which is his goat best bud, being scratched on the neck, people who know how to give treats properly, and licking my hands.