Only in Roller Derby will you find the two combatants posing for a group photograph before they start whacking each other. But there I was, standing behind Carolina's photographer Sam Bennett, who was clearly more pro than I. But, I scarfed the shot just the same.
The score for the bout was not what we'd have liked, but the showing was impressive for this fledgling Roller Derby team. There were numerous comments by the Carolina staff. They all seemed to feel like we've got the makings for a pretty impressive program in Cincy, so if nothing else the team left Raleigh with some respect.
Thanks go to Cedi, Christa, Vicki, and the rest of the team for taking care of every detail for me on the trip. All I had to do was get to the airport on time and take pictures when the competition started. The whole thing was first class all the way.
The shoot is posted now on Flickr.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Cincinnati Roller Girls & Carolina Debutante Brawlers Pregame Group Shot
Grounds of Saint Philomena Church, Clermont County, OH
Well how about this... I've gone international. A few weeks ago a very nice fellow from Arizona contacted me for permission to use these images of the Saint Philomena Catholic Church in Stonelick Township, Ohio. This was one of those Sunday drive adventures I took with Missy. The site is actually being maintained for an organization based in Italy, and can be seen here.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
The End of Winter
I actually made this image the week before my previous post. I've been editing this blogsite as I continue to get it up on its feet, and in the process I forgot to put this one in. So here it is. I'll probably edit the date later so it is in the correct order.
I have no idea what sort of plant life this is. I found them on a hike along he Geologic Trail at the Cincinnati Nature Center on the first warm day of the season, just before the official breaking of spring. What strikes me about this image is the flowers are pushing up through the dead remnants of last year's spring and summer.