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Charlie
Charlie Sheen waves to the media as he enters the Pitkin County Courthouse with his legal team in Aspen, Colorado 8, February, 2010. He was arraigned on a felony charge of menacing and two misdemeanors after a Christmas Day fight with his wife, Brooke Mueller. The judge also lifted a restraining order that had been in place since Mueller summoned police, saying the actor had threatened her with a knife. Sheen did not enter a plea and is due back in court March 15.
 
Bette Midler
Phoenix, AZ  The Divine Miss M, aka Bette Midler. 
Cooper
Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010 This is Cooper Cookman, a ten-year-old quarter horse who ran wild and free the first five years of his life. He was abused and scarred after that by men who tried to bend him to their will. He was found by my old friend Max Cookman who had a kind and gentle way with horses. Max died suddenly last year and Cooper (and all of his issues) was acquired by Leslie who works and loves on him as much as possible. 
Thunderhead
Denver, CO Jan. 28, 2010 I donated one of my fine art pieces [Thunderhead] for an auction at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. I've been honored to contribute photos to worthy organizations and charities since I started my photography business.
Sit Means Sit
Denver, CO Jan. 15, 2010 I was cruising the National Western Stock Show when I ran across my friend Anthony Bracciante and his dog, Phaneuf, performing in one of the arenas. Anthony is a dog trainer extraordinaire and the owner of Sit Means Sit Denver Dog Training. You can check out his website at www.SitMeansSit.com by clicking on the photo.  
Bull riding
Denver, CO Jan. 15, 2010 Got a different perspective on bull riding at the Stock Show. Click on the photo to see a gallery of fun (if not painful) bull riding shots.
Teepee
Morrison, CO Nov. 9, 2009 Kevin and Pam with their new teepee in the backyard of their Deer Creek Canyon home.
Turkey Fry
Morrison, CO Nov. 21, 2009 Tom pulls a perfectly done turkey out of a hot oil bath during the seventh annual Turkey Fry at my friend Kevin's house in Deer Creek Canyon.
kool cars
Denver, CO Nov. 22, 2009 Knowshon Moreno of the Denver Broncos fumbles the ball across the goal line in the second quarter of their game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High. San Diego recovered the fumble in the endzone for a touch back.
kool cars
Arvada, CO Aug. 30, 2009 Hot Times KOOL Car Show at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities. A benefit for the Children's Burn Centerr. Click on the photo for more cool car images.
andersen
Denver, CO Oct. 28, 2009 Chris "Birdman" Andersen and the Denver Nuggets opened their season with a win over the Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center.
wedding
Jenna and Ryan didn't let a little rain get in the way of a gorgeous wedding.
fans
Denver, CO Oct. 1, 2009 Joe Sakic reacts to the fans ovation at his retirement ceremony before the Colorado Avalanches' first game of the season.
fans
Denver, CO Oct. 4, 2009 Brandon Marshall of the  Denver Broncos is on his way into the end zone to score the winning touchdown in the fourh quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Invesco Stadium at Mile High. Denver beat Dallas 17-10.
fans
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge embraces catcher Carlos Ruiz after the Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 in Game 4 of the National League Division Series in Denver, Colorado 12, October 2009. The Phillies won the series three games to one. 
fans
Colorado Rockies pitcher Houston Street sits in the dugout after giving up the winning runs in the ninth inning to the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado 12, October 2009.  The Phillies won Game 4 of the National League Division Series 5-4 and the series three games to one.
fans
Jason Giambi of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run pinch hit double to tie the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning  of Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado 12, October 2009. The Phillies won the game 5-4 and the series three games to one.
fans
Aug 25, 2008 Senator Edward Kennedy waves to the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO after delivering what is now bellieved to be his last great speech. I remember wondering how much time he had left as I Iistened to his voice waver while photographing him.
fans
July 26, 2009 Colorado Rockies fans line up for autographs before the Rock's game against the San Francisco Giants.
rjsmith
On November 6, [1998], the Kalakala rounded Point No Point and returned to Seattle. Sixty small boats welcomed the old ferry back, the mayor made a speech, and the city ``caught a bad case of Kalakala-mania.''  The ship which was once as familiar in Seattle as the Space Needle is today spent three decades mired in an Alaskan mudflat. She's moored near Tacoma awaiting restoration. More information can be found at www.kalakalamania.com and www.kalakala.org
rjsmith
May 27, J.R. Smith's reaction to shooting a three-pointer pretty much sums up the attitude of the players and crowd in Monday's game. According to Kobe" They kicked our ass". The series is tied at two games a piece as they head back to LA for tonight's game.
nuggetslost
May 23, Denver Nuggets coach George Karl reacts to his team's play in the third quarter of their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado USA 23 May 2009.  
lastrampas3bw
Arpil 10, I'm busily printing for my show at the Wild Eye gallery in Everygreen. I'm going to be the featured artist during the Last Friday Artwalk on May 29th. It promises to be a fun evening with all the galleries in town open and many offering snacks and drinks. I'd love it if everyone would come up and say hello. 
Maggie
March 15, I recently shot Christy and Steve's wedding. Christy was a beautiful bride but her niece Maggie was intent on stealing the show.
Nuggets
March 9, NUGGETS CONTINUE SLUMP Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets blocks a shot by Nene of the Denver Nuggets during the first period at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado USA 09 March 2009. Houston won 97-95..
Nuggets
Feb. 23, NUGGETS SPANKED BY CELTICS Glen Davis of the Boston Celtics dunks for two points during the third period as Kenyon Martin of the Denver Nuggets goes for the block at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Boston won 114-76..
Obama
Feb. 17, President Barack Obama smiles after signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Bill as Vice President Joe Biden looks on at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Denver, Colorado, USA 17 February 2008.  Click on the photo for more images.
Stokely
Dec. 21, If Brandon Stokely holds on to this pass in the end zone during the last minute of the game between the Broncos and Bills the score would have been tied and the game probably goes into overtime. Whether it's the defender or the minus three degrees wind chill, he droppes the ball and now it's do or die Sunday in San Diego. Click on the photo for more images from the game.

Chaucey
Nov. 30, I covered my first Nuggets game of the season for the European Pressphoto Agency.  They seem like a completely different team with Chauncey Billups playing the point.

Day family
Nov. 30, This is the fifth year Michele, Holden and Connor came over for their family holiday portrait. 

Lola Michelin
Nov. 18, I photographed Lola at the Northwest School of Animal Massage in Kirkland, WA as part of a marketing campaign for Massage and Bodywork magazine.

Jill Wedding
Nov. 15, Jill dresses for her wedding at  Holy Ghost church in downtown Denver. Gorgeous bride in a beautiful dess. 

Davone Bess
Nov. 2, Davone Bess of the Miami Dolphins helped tear up the Broncos depleted secondary. 

ronnie brown
Nov 1, The Broncos were run over by Ronnie Brown and the Miami Dolphins. Couldn't belive the weather for November.  

obmaa
Nov 1, 2008 I was going to shoot the Nuggets home opener but got a last minute call from EPA to cover Obama in Pueblo, CO. We knew Michelle was going to be there but the kids were a surprise.  

avsflyers
Oct 16, 2008 Hockey season is off and running and the Avs won their first of the season last night. Simon Gagne of the Philadelphia Flyers beats Colorado Avalanche goalie Andrew Raycroft with a penalty shot during the second period of their game at the Pepsi Center.  

Foote
Oct 16, 2008 Adam Foote of the Colorado Avalanche was honored before last night's event for playing in 1000 NHL games. 

Lara
Sept 24, 2008 I met Susan & Ron Hanford at an Arvada Chamber after hours event and they asked me if I would donate something for the Arvada Sunrise Rotary Fountadation silent aucton. I gave them the picture above of Tony, Addison (center), and Lara to use as a bidding item for a portrait session. Proceeds will be used to buy food for students in need and their families.

Spring calf
Sept 5, 2008 The city of Denver keeps a buffalo herd in Genesee, CO. I always check to see if they're in a position to be photographed whenever I drive by on I-70. They don't often have their calves close enough to the road for a clear shot. This little guy probably has a coat like his mom's by now. 

Security
Aug. 27, 2008 Security personnel prevent members of the media (me!) from entering Republic Plaza property to photograph the group Unconventional Denver. The group marched through downtown Denver during the DNC, rallying at corporate and financial institutions.

 
Unconventional Denver
Aug. 27, 2008 Police block Unconventional Denver protesters from the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Denver, Colorado.

 
August
Aug. 26, 2008 August Thigpen, 4, of Chicago, reacts as her mother, Veronica, holds up an Obama t-shirt near the Convention Center in Denver. The Democratic National Convention runs August 25-28, 2008. Illinois Senator Barack Obama is the likely Democratic presidential candidate.  

   
Michelle Obama
Aug. 26, 2008 The Backbone Campaign from Vashon Island, Washington, parades down Colfax Avenue in Denver. The organization advocates positive protest. The Democratic National Convention runs August 25-28, 2008. Illinois Senator Barack Obama is the likely Democratic presidential candidate.

Michelle Obama
Aug. 26, 2008 Michelle Obama led a discussion group for working women and families on east Colfax Avenue. I had only 20 minutes notice and I raced there from my home in Arvada for the 10:30 a.m. event. Some of the media had been there since 5:30 a.m., but I managed to slide right in. Sorry Barry!

 
Wedding
Aug. 9, 2008 The Manor House in Ken Caryl was the setting for Troy & Cassandra's wedding. It's a gorgeous mansion-like structure with views of the Denver skyline. Troy and Cassandra are combining households and families and had their five children stand up for them. My friend Dot performed the ceremony.
 
Steam Engine
Aug. 3, 2008 I rode the narrow gauge railroad from Durango to Silverton over the weekend. It's three and a half hours of rocking to and fro, being showered with cinders and soot and riding along the Animas River through some of Colorado's most stunning scenery. I highly recommend it.
 
Winter Kill
July 18, 2008 One of my favorite travel assignments was a nine-day pack trip riding horses through the back country of Yellowstone National Park. Our trail was littered with carcasses of wildlife that had finally succumbed to the rigors of survival. My guide, Ralph Miller, would study the remains and and solemnly say, "winter kill."
   
Justine
June 27, 2008 Justin Froese, my nephew, is a very talented singer, musician and composer working out of Los Angeles. He's a very cool guy and we enjoy hanging out together. His father started him on the guitar at a very early age and he went on to study music in college. This is a photo I made for one of his CDs. Check out his Myspace page.

   
Blog bee
June 26, 2008 The flowers in the neighborhood are the best I've ever seen. Probably due to all the spring rain. I've never been this inspired to stop and smell the roses. I've been cruising the Teller St. neighborhood with my old 55mm macro and found this guy busily at work. 
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Mackinac Wedding
June 4, 2008 Troy and Cassandra just retained me to shoot their wedding in August. They're a really nice young couple who are combining households and children. They really loved this photo (especially the color treatment) from Darren and Meghan's wedding on Mackinac Island last summer. 
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Grand Cayman
June 3, 2008 Next week I'm going to start a series of six presentations on digital photography in the Jefferson County Library System. I'll be at the Belmar Library June, 10th, Evergreen, June 11th, Lakewood, June 12th, Standley Lake June 17th, Arvada, June 18th and the Columbine Library June 19th. All programs start at 7 p.m. I did this a couple of years ago and had a wonderful turnout. I'm going show them photos I've taken with point and shoot cameras including this one from Grand Cayman in March.
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Barack Obama
Thorton, CO May 29, 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was was in town the day after McCain.  He toured a school then held a town hall meeting. We (the local media) had to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to put our gear in place then wait outside for an hour and a half while the bomb-sniffing dogs checked our equipment. We were allowed in the auditorium at 10 a.m. and waited again until Obama walked in around noon. I was working for the European Pressphoto Agency. The New York Times picked up this photo from the wires.
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John McCain
Denver, CO May 28, 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain was in town to deliver a foreign policy speech at the University of Denver. The local media (and everyone else) were searched and passed through a metal detector but we weren't subjected to the bomb-sniffing dogs that Obama's people were using. McCain's people were very polite for the most part. I'm sure he doesn't remember but I met the Senator a few times when I was with the media in Arizona. He was always gracious and had a few words. I was surprised to see The Denver Post run this photo and five others of mine on their website. I've since found out they're subscribing to the European Pressphoto Agency on a pay as you go plan.
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Jolene
Colorado Springs, CO May 25, 2008 I drive down to Colorado Springs once a month to shoot model portfolios for a talent agency. They also have an office in Phoenix and they fly me there once a month to photograph their models. I like the Phoenix trips since I worked at the paper there for a quite a while and still have lots of friends in the area. The problem is we start reverting to old behavior when we get together. Jolene had a great look and camera presence.
 
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