Members of the Tramway Fire Department in Sanford, NC restored this 1957 Ford F600 Oren fire engine that was the first motorized apparatus for their department. I was fortunate to photograph this when I visited last month while on assignment…
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While traveling through the suburbs of Cincinatti this past weekend, I came across the Sharonville Fire Department and their unique fire truck design. They’ve taken the traditional red and white colors with a twist for a great look. The first unit…
The final portion of my recent journey from Ohio back to the Chicago area culminated in me spotting this burning house not far from the highway. I followed the fire and was able to get a few quick shots as…
Crash on I65 near Whitestown, IN snarls traffic 9-29-14 … that’s the headline I was writing in my head yesterday evening as I spent an hour on Interstate 65 traveling from the 131 mile marker to the 135 marker. I…
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that it’s not always possible to have the right lens for every situation with fire scene photography. For some time now, I’ve taken to carrying two cameras at most daytime fire scenes and some night…
Still a bit jet lagged .. but here are two images taken in Bellagio.
Our last morning in Italy provided us with a beautiful sunrise over Lake Como. The mountains, the water, and the classic village provide great elements for a dramatic image. When the sun rose above the mountain top, the bright light source…
Today was the first day that I had a brief window of opportunity for a sunrise after four days of photos from Lake Como, Italy. The sun was fleeting and only visible for a short time between the dramatic clouds…
We took an excursion today across the border into Switzerland for a bit of dinner … We experienced some incredible scenic views … many were unobtainable as I was driving through the mountains on narrow roads with drivers on my…
Some images from a visit to Milan, Italy today … Duomo di Milano, the largest cathedral in Italy, and the fifth largest in the world. We climbed close to 200 steps to the reach the roof … magnificent views … An…