Eric Carlson dives for the ball @ Harry & David Field (5/15/14)

@ahs_baseball @eric9carlson @ADTsports

This photo sequence is somewhat symbolic of the AHS season. What started out so promising (14 wins in a row) has recently slipped down the left field line (3-4 in last 7 games). However, the season isn’t over. With a doubleheader sweep @ Eagle Point tomorrow (5/17/14), the Grizzlies should have one of the top seeds in the state championship tournament. A mere 6-game winning streak to end the season is what the Grizzlies really need.

Posted on May 16th, 2014 under people, places. Tags: AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E 1.7X II for Nikon, ashland high school, baseball, Harry & David Field, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, Nikon D600, sports photography. Comments Off on Ashland High School Baseball heads into final, regular-season games

Craig Chaquico

Some things only get better with time. That goes for a 1971 Vespa 150 with sidecar and guitarists from the 1970s and 1980s.

Posted on May 16th, 2014 under only in ashland, people. Tags: craig chaquico, Nikon D600, Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD. Comments Off on Revive – Recycling Beautiful Things

Focus stacked Mount McLoughlin and wildflowers from Lower Table Rock

I tried another focus stack from a couple of photos I took this past weekend on Lower Table Rock. The results are better than my first attempt on Upper Table Rock earlier this year.

Posted on May 15th, 2014 under outside of ashland. Tags: flowers, focus stack auto blend layers, Lower Table Rock, mount mcloughlin, Mt. McLaughlin, Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED AF-S VR, Nikon D600. Comments Off on Keeping it all in focus

Ashland High School Baseball – Eric Carlson

Games start at 4:30 at North Mountain Park. Seniors will be honored. Mazama High School will be in town.

Posted on May 13th, 2014 under only in ashland. Tags: ashland high school, baseball, Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 VR lens, Nikon D600, sports photography. Comments Off on Last, regular-season home games for Ashland High School baseball and softball teams today

Upper Table Rock and Mt. McLoughlin

We took a little hike for Mother’s Day yesterday. While I’ve done the Upper Table Rock hike a half dozen times or so over the 14 years I’ve lived in the Rogue Valley, this was my first time going up Lower Table Rock.

Posted on May 12th, 2014 under nature, outside of ashland. Tags: hike, Lower Table Rock, mount mcloughlin, Mt. McLaughlin, Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED AF-S VR, Nikon D600, Upper Table Rock. Comments Off on Upper Table Rock from Lower Table Rock

100 Watt Mind @ Imperial Event Center (4/9/14)

@100WATTMIND Following Buckle Rash Friday night was the always amazing and entertaining 100 Watt Mind.

Robert Morris

Nathan Hurlocker

Skyler Squglio

Brynna Dean

Nathan Hurlocker and Skyler Squglio

Posted on May 11th, 2014 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: 100 Watt Mind, concert photography, Imperial Event Center, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, Nikon D600, Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD. Comments Off on 100 Watt Mind @ Imperial Event Center

Aaron Reed

@BuckleRash First up last night was Buckle Rash. I had met these guys before for a 5-minute photo shoot for the Jefferson State Vines cover, but I had never seen them play live. I’m not normally one to seek out live experiences with bands who include words like “country” or “punk” in their description. However, I was very pleasantly surprised. They are fantastic.

Clay Baker

This was also my first show at the Imperial Event Center in Medford. The IEC is beautiful–great sound, raised stage, best lighting in Medford, lots of nice seating, hardwood dance floor, and inexpensive drinks. The only drawback is you can’t see the band if you are in the bar. Maybe that’s a good thing if you are skipping one of the bands. 😉

Philip Reed

Oscar Matallana

T.J. Eilers

Buckle Rash @ Imperial Event Center (5/9/14) – little kid mosh pit

Posted on May 10th, 2014 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: Buckle Rash, concert photography, Imperial Event Center, medford, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, Nikon D600, Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD. Comments Off on Buckle Rash @ Imperial Event Center

100 Watt Mind

Tonight at the Imperial Event Center in Medford (40 N. Front Street) Buckle Rash will be playing along with 100 Watt Mind. Buckle Rash will go on at 8:30 with 100 Watt Mind to follow.

Buckle Rash

Posted on May 9th, 2014 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: 100 Watt Mind, Buckle Rash, concert photography, Nikon D600. Comments Off on Buckle Rash and 100 Watt Mind

Bryce Rogan – Ashland High School baseball

Game time is 4:30 at North Mountain Park in Ashland.

Posted on May 8th, 2014 under only in ashland, people. Tags: ashland high school, baseball, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, Nikon D600, sports photography. Comments: 1