So last year

The tabloids and Internet sites were quite the buzz when the youngest Spears was formally introduced as being pregnant. I was watching CNN at work and had the camera by my desk and snapped this screen grab. Its kind of sad to see the news go this way. The monster machine has turned into a me monster whoever can get the biggest reaction goes for it. Spears, Jolie, Pitt and any other celebrity that might create a stir is the first story. The public wants to have the water cooler chats on the reality T.V., and celeb gossip.
People aren't interested in the serious stories that make the world go around. Kenya, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, the Koreas and any other hot spot are buried in the newscast or paper. People aren't interested in the issues of the world. Its ironic because the local news stations have the policy of "if it bleeds it leads." Why can't the major T.V. networks have that policy when it comes to issues such as genocide and war.

Back to the Taxidermist

So after nearly a couple weeks of not smelling like dead elk or some other kind of wild animal I went back to the shop I have been documenting. I have shot every angle possible on the floor of the staff working on mounts or skinning animals. I saw a ladder in the corner grabbed it and hung out with my buddy "Mountie" the elk. Its something different from the shop just waiting for a couple more moments for the story to be complete.

Santa's Last Minute Pick Up

My wife and I were shopping for the kids late at night. Which I recommend if you want to avoid crowds during Christmas shopping. We were strolling the aisles and saw Santa shopping for a coffee maker. He was handing out candy canes and asking if people were naughty or nice. I looked at Jenny and bolted to the door. The rule of the Layman's never leave a camera at home. Santa was at Target just shopping and I need to document a moment. I ran to the parking lot got loose paper and camera. He was walking to the checkout and I was thinking dang it. Should I get him checking out or what. Then a little girl and her family appeared. He gave her a candy cane. I was using my wife's point and shoot and was firing away. Then the moment appeared. Most Santa photos I have seen are kid crying, Santa's helpers on a smoke break or the SantaCon photos. Anyways, have a good week.

Capturing the Wild

This is a multimedia piece I am working on about taxidermy. This project has kind of morphed into a long term deal. I want to go on hunts, stick around the shop a little more, see the final resting place for these animals. Its a a weird but interesting profession. The guys at the shop are super cool and have welcomed me into this world. There will be more to come but this is what I have put together so far. Enjoy.