Arizona - But It's a Dry Heat!

Cloudy Morning Sky

2009-07-11T13:10:00.000-07:00

A cloudy morning sky.

My Morning Ducks

2009-07-09T23:40:00.000-07:00

Just before I went to work the other morning I went out to turn the pool off when I noticed two families of ducks swiming in the lake. I run inside to get my camera and when I came out they were crossing each other. What a good sight to start my day.

Central and Thomas

2009-07-09T01:20:00.000-07:00

What is it about buildings that compel me to photograph them. You'll find these right on the corner of Thomas and Central in downtown Phoenix.

Bikes Are Art

2009-07-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

Bikes as an art form. The amount of work and money thrown into some of this things takes them to another level. Rolling works of art. I really love the detail on this one.

Fat Tire Bike

2009-07-06T23:26:00.000-07:00

THIS POST MARKS MY PHOTO BLOG'S THIRD ANNIVERSARY.

A huge fat tire, a small gas tank, a super long frame, and the silhouettes in the back. What else could I have captured in this image.

El Jefe

2009-07-05T22:29:00.000-07:00

"El Jefe" and "El Cholo", side to side. They must have been compadres.

El Cholo

2009-07-04T22:49:00.000-07:00

Here's a gas tank that says something about the owner.

Pretty in Pink

2009-07-02T23:05:00.000-07:00

I spotted this bike and I just had to capture the images for my dear friend Wanda. She said she was ready with her leathers to take the virtual ride I will present throughout the following days.

Wanda, this is for you.

A Simple Fountain

2009-07-01T20:57:00.001-07:00

I wanted to post this last shot from the fountain outside the Phoenix Art Museum. Starting tomorrow get your engines running it's the last day of Bike Night at Westgate and they are going out with a bang. I'll be posting lots of custom bikes and stuff like that. The art theme I've had these past few days will carry on the artwork of these bikes. You are going to like it, I can almost guarantee it.

Mickey Meets Betty

2009-07-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

OK, this one is kindda different. Betty Boop and Mickey Mouse, hummm! Look in the image and tell me how many hidden characters you can see. There are quite a few.

Inside The Museum

2009-06-29T22:38:00.000-07:00

OK, so I dug a little deeper and I found a couple more pics from the Phoenix Art Museum, and since Wanda is having a ball in this virtual tour these additional images are for her. That doesn't mean you all can't enjoy them too.

This I Liked

2009-06-28T21:38:00.000-07:00

Now this is one that I did like a lot. I liked the painting, I liked that it was a water feature and that it featured a reflexion as well. It was huge and I think it would look awesome on my wall.

Golden Wooden Crates

2009-06-27T23:06:00.000-07:00

Take a bunch of wooden crates, stuff them with a bunch of woodedn pieces, spray the whole thing in gold and presto we have art. As you can see I am still in the museum but I'm on my way out.

Wooden Horse

2009-06-26T22:36:00.000-07:00

This is a wood 'n' wire horse. For today we shall also call this art.

Colorful Art

2009-06-25T23:07:00.000-07:00

This one looks small in the picture but it's actually a pretty big piece. Very colorful and very weird. We all had different opinions of what it was.

Art

2009-06-25T08:30:00.000-07:00

And this is art. Could this be called "Praying"?

Looking Out The Window

2009-06-24T07:13:00.000-07:00

Looking out the window.

Central Avenue

2009-06-23T00:08:00.000-07:00

Another shot at Central Avenue from The Phoenix Art Museum.

Viad Tower

2009-06-22T07:39:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately I could not catch the name of this tower but when I do I'll let you know what the name is. In the meantime just enjoy it's beauty.

Ok here it is:

The Viad Tower is a highrise in Midtown Phoenix, Arizona also known as the Viad Corporate Center and formerly the Dial Tower. The tower was constructed in 1991 for the Dial company, which is why the building resembles a Dial soap bar. It rises 374 feet (114 meters), topping out at 24 floors.

It was designed in the modern style by HKS, Inc. Originally, the tower was supposed to have a twin, rotated 90 degrees from the current tower, but due to the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980's and 90's, the tower was dropped. Today, the Viad Tower stands as one of Phoenix's most prominent skyscrapers. It is located across the street from the Phoenix Art Museum on Central Avenue just north of McDowell Road between Downtown Phoenix and Midtown Phoenix. The building features a large landscaped public park with many statues and fountains near the entrance. Completed in 1991, the Viad Tower was the last major skyscraper to be constructed in Midtown.

Text borrowed from Wikipedia.

Downtown Phoenix Scene

2009-06-20T12:41:00.000-07:00

From the Phoenix Art Museum entrance looking out Central Avenue through an awesome fountain. By this time you know I have a fascination of fountains.

Phoenix Art Museum

2009-06-18T23:16:00.000-07:00

This is where my daughter had her Portfolio Review, it was packed and we had a good time in there, so much to see. I kept thinking most of what you see in there I can do. How do I get my junk in a museum? I must find out.

Our New Bridge

2009-06-18T00:32:00.000-07:00

In order to add two freeway lanes they had to re-enforce the bridge to support all the additional weight it will carry. It's been a long, long process but when they finish it's going to look so nice. I like the design on the wall.

Twilight

2009-06-17T09:21:00.000-07:00

I took this one last night. Yes, the sun was completely hidden and yet there was still it's reflection in the sky, the blueish effect it gave this image is pretty cool. But then again, I always say that.

Plants

2009-06-14T22:35:00.000-07:00

I don't know what this is called but it looks pretty nice sticking out by the wall. Those flowers look like something that might contribute to my allergies.

Window

2009-06-11T21:59:00.000-07:00

A California window, if there's such a thing as a California window.