*Recent work (Nov. - Dec.) since returning from Thailand, Syracuse & Baltimore...

"OK, time to go out and play in the snow..." The first major snowstorm of the season hit our area today and will continue through the weekend. I guess I'm really looking forward to seeing how many ways I can visually tell the story of winter here in the Hudson Valley. (smile) The season's first major snowstorm is expected to bring 6" - 10" of snow in the Hudson Valley region.

*Always had a thing for trucks, aviation, trains & heavy machinery. Jeez, I used to unload, wash, and park these babies years ago...
Truckers parked at the Pilot Travel Center Truck Stop in Newburgh, NY on Thursday, December 13, 2007.

A JetBlue aircraft taxis to the gate in heavy snow after arriving from West Palm Beach, FL at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor on Thursday, December 13, 2007.

"High School & College Basketball season is here, Baby...!" (back to clamping up remote camera strobes when I have time to light up some of these dreadful HS gyms. Two Canon 550EX strobes clamped up in the bleachers on either end of one baseline, powered by Quantum 1 Batteries and triggered by Pocket-Wizards. ISO 800. 1/250th. sec. @ f/3.5 - f/4. Here's a few samples from tonight, Tuesday, December 11, 2007:

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(1.) Malcolm Boone, #23 center, of Warwick is fouled by James Cotto, #22 left, as Rob Rhoomes, #24 right, defends during their game against Middletown at Warwick High School on Tuesday, December 11, 2007.
(2.) Noel Dixon, #15, of Warwick drives to the basket during their game against Middletown at Warwick High School on Tuesday, December 11, 2007.
(3.) Isai Reyes, #32, of Warwick reaches for a rebound during their game against Middletown at Warwick High School on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Middletown defeated Warwick 85 - 56.