So here’s the deal. I spent the weekend up in Toronto, covering the National Basketball League of Canada’s 2012 combine and draft. I saw a lot of my old friends there – owners and coaches and front office people. It was a great time, and I took some awesome photos of the draft party. Tuesday…
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“Photoshop” is not a curse word
About a year and a half ago, I was at an event where several photographers were showing off their work. I recognized the name of one of the photographers – he had competed in the St. Agnes Cemetery Photo Contest the year that I won with my Star Trails of St. Agnes Cemetery picture. “I…
Read MoreOntario Sunrise: Caledon Morning
I don’t know what it is about Canada, but every time I visit, if I have time in my schedule, I have to try to get a picture of a glorious sunrise. So far, I’ve captured morning beauty in Saint John NB and in Halifax NS. Now it’s time to get a sunrise in Ontario.…
Read MoreThe 49th Resolution
Yesterday was my 49th birthday. I spent it here in beautiful downtown Brampton, Ontario, attending a combine for the National Basketball League of Canada – there’s an amazing amount of talent at the combine, and I know several of these guys will end up in NBL-C uniforms when the season starts in November. After the…
Read MorePhoto Results from the New York State Fair 2012
Say it with me. Let’s Go, Cardachrome – next stop, New York State Fair. Normally I travel to the Fair on a Saturday, but since the fair was on my way to a Canadian weekend trip, I decided to make a Syracuse visit on Friday. My usual tactic at the NYS Fair is to wait…
Read MoreThe Midnight Conference
Silence in a small apartment in Albany County. And then… motion. Movement.
Read MoreHere Comes Diamond Dave! LOOK OUT!!
At one time in my life, I had this dream of being a world-famous DJ, just like my idol Grandmaster Flash. I thought about rocking the microphone with my own crew, and then spinning the wheels of steel with two Technics SL-1200 MK2 turntables and a super-powered cross-fader. Oh yeah, I had those dreams. Did…
Read More“Bad Ronald” on the ABC Movie of the Week
Back in the 1970’s, the prime time television networks often featured a mixture of sitcoms, dramas, sporting events and variety shows. Eventually ABC blocked off their Tuesday nights for something special – a series of made-for-TV motion pictures under the umbrella title of the ABC Movie of the Week. And it also had some cutting-edge…
Read MoreHere come the Cubans to Heritage Park!
Contrary to popular belief, I’m not the smartest person in the room. But I am the most determined. And when the kind folks at AllOverAlbany.com sent this tweet to one of their followers… @ktesque If anyone might know, it’s probably @chuckthewriter. — All Over Albany (@alloveralbany) August 20, 2012 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js I had to take a…
Read MoreThe Hero
Nine months ago, I was a frantic, worried father, hoping my daughter Cassaundra would come out of what would have been the worst decision of her life. She pulled through, thank God and all the prayers and white light and well-wishes. Nine months later, I’m worried about her again. But this time, for different reasons. …
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