I'll let the images tell the story...

Friday, April 13, 2007

Perspectives

Sleeping Beauty...that is all she does is sleep most of the time. Isn't she adorable!


Here's what I perceive the world (from her crib) may look like when she does decide to open her eyes:


This is me (from her perspective) - trying to wake up her up.


From my perspective, how cute is that!


Good times...

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

My Favorite Race

My favorite race of the season has to be the Santa Cruz Classic Criterium and it is coming up this weekend. As a former bike racer (Elite 3) I would consider this course as one of the most challenging courses to race on. It has an off-cambered 180 degree corner, fast downhill section, and an uphill sprint at the end of each lap.


In the image above I'm the 2nd rider (yellow & blue kit) going around the somewhat wet 180 degree corner. Every time I raced on this course I've never felt comfortable with that bend. I almost always seem to choose the wrong line. I've even crashed going round this corner which was captured by my wife (girlfriend at the time - 2003).


No worries though. I got back up, went to the pits, and jumped back in the race to eventually win the darn thing! Here's a video (from 2003) of the sprint to the finish:



This course has all the elements for great bike racing. Whether you're a bike racer or spectator/photographer (that's me now) Santa Cruz is where to be at this weekend!

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Daddy's Little Girl

Arriving on her due date Natalie Alison weighed in at 8 lbs 9 oz / 21 inches. Natalie at 1 day old striking a pose for her proud dad:


After being at the hospital since Wednesday we arrived at home Saturday quite exhausted. Besides being tired mommy, daddy, and baby are doing great!



To everyone that called, visited, gave gifts, and sent flowers THANK YOU very much for thinking of us.

Monday, April 2, 2007

Miles of Smiles

Over the last few weeks I've been shooting blanks. Not what you think though. Shooting blanks with my camera, in other words my camera has been in the closet since the beginning of March as we prepare for the arrival of our first child. I did get a chance to shoot at the Wards Ferry Road Race this past weekend and by the looks on their faces there were a few who were glad to see me shooting again...



...or maybe they just really enjoy racing their bikes! Whatever the case may be they were smiling and even though you can't see me behind the camera I was smiling as well!