Fotografía Phoenix

2007-08-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

One door closes.

As they say "when one door closes, another always opens." Well the door has closed on Fotografia Phoenix and its off to Santa Fe for new a adventure. Keep your eyes open for a new Phoenix Daily Photo site. I think I have a friend convinced to continue the site. She is a wonderful artist and I think you will enjoy her photos. By the way this is an elevator door at the Phoenix Public Library. And a big THANK YOU to everyone who has stopped by and shared there thought. Peace!

2007-08-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

A shout out

Todays post goes out to one of Phoenix's biggest fans, Andy from Van Buren Daily Photo. This piano graffiti was painted in the downtown Roosevelt art district.

2007-08-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Sing a song

These guys were just out singing on the street and having a good old time. There were some many people out and about that you could barely hear them but they were still singing their hearts out. Have a great weekend every one. Sunday will be my last post from Phoenix.

2007-08-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

Just be nice.

While walking around some galleries I happened to look up and noticed the message on the window. It was funny to see how many smiles this message brought about on the people walking in and around the interior of this space. Wouldn't it be great if we could get the whole world to do this.

2007-08-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

A Singing tree

Well not really. At first when you hear the music you look around to see where its coming from. Not realizing that its coming up from a tree. This guy was having a great time playing his music and dancing in the tree.

2007-08-07T00:07:00.000-07:00

Telling it like it is.

Someone wanted their voice heard during the art walk. Not sure how the candidate felt about it being placed by his advertisement. I drove by on my way home from work today and noticed that someone removed the Bush/Cheney sign.

2007-08-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Kitty, It's Monday

The painting part of a group of paintings by an artist that was painting while people were walking by. This is my last week of posting from Phoenix. I hope everyone has a great week.

2007-08-05T19:10:00.000-07:00

Real or Artificial

This industial looking building is the 5th floor of our main library. It almost looks like the interior of a 1950's building. The cicles are skylights allowing sunlight into the building.

2007-08-04T00:28:00.000-07:00

My Last Art Detour

Today was the First Friday Art walk, and unfortunately my last one here in Phoenix. It was fun but a little sad. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

2007-08-03T00:10:00.000-07:00

Since 1952

Macayos is one of the oldest Mexican food resturants here in the city. There have several locations here in the valley. They have a great happy hour there too. Speaking of which, happy Friday.

2007-08-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Threatening Clouds

Twice today we saw the threat of another monsoon coming in from the West. Unfortunately we saw no rain. A lot of humidity and clouds but no rain. Maybe tomorrow.

2007-08-01T00:12:00.000-07:00

Watching you drive by.

This Marilyn Monroe is painted on the side of a car lots building and it faces a motorcycle stores building. You can buy a motorcycle while Marilyn watches on.

2007-07-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

Rain Rain.

A thunderstorm moved in pretty fast this afternoon but as quickly as it moved in it moved right back out again.

2007-07-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

Color your world.

I stumbled upon the Arizona Youth Artist office yesterday. I love the colors against the black wall. I hope you all have a great start to your week.

2007-07-29T00:09:00.000-07:00

Idle weekend.

While riding around yesterday I looked up and these birds were just hanging around watch the cars driving by. Probably looking for a nice clean car to poop on.

2007-07-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

Memorial

Phoenix made world wide news today but not for happy news but a tragedy. Two helicopters collided today in mid-air over a park. This happened very close to where I live. The two pilots and two news photografers were killed while filming a news story on a high speed police chase. After we had heard about this we were out shopping and caught glance of the clouds reflection on this building. I felt it would be a fitting tribute to post a picture of the sky to these men who lost their lives today. They may have fallen from the sky in this horrible accident but they will fly in the sky forever as angels.

2007-07-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Harded those arteries.

This little sausage market is one of the best in the city. There is a good variety to be had here. My favorite is the Apple sausage. I might just have to make a run by there this weekend. Have a good weekend everyone.

2007-07-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

The power of water.

We had a big rain hit the area that I live in this afternoon. While on my way home I heard on the radio that the roof at the grocery store where I shop collapsed from the weight of the water on the roof. Luckily no one was hurt. I am happy about that, I love the people who work there. They are always so friendly.

2007-07-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

My kind of ride.

I love old trucks. This one just happened to be at a shopping center that I go to every weekend. Happy Wednesday everyone!

2007-07-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Surrounded

No matter which way you turned yesterday afternoon storm clouds were surrounding the city. I had to race home just to avoid a dust storm.

2007-07-23T00:12:00.000-07:00

Getting ready

This is where I spent part my weekend, actually just there buy boxes and moving supplies. I am down to my last two weeks of posting the daily photo for Phoenix. After living here most of my life I have decided to make a change and I will be moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico. I have not decided if I will start a daily photo site from there but if I do it will be a few weeks after I get settled. I would like to say thank you to all of you who have visited regularly. Hope you all have a good week.

2007-07-22T16:26:00.000-07:00

Monsoon clouds

While out a park today I could see these huge clouds form all around the valley today. We are probably in for a good storm tonight.

2007-07-21T00:06:00.000-07:00

Reflections III

I love the way these palm trees and clouds were reflecting on this building. Yesterday we had a huge dust storm. I am amazed by the strength of palm roots. We had alot of trees that were uprooted but not these two.

2007-07-20T00:27:00.000-07:00

Survivors park

The Cancer Survivors park is a small strip down the middle of a street that leads to our main library. This statue marks the entrance of the park. Happy Friday everyone.

2007-07-19T00:04:00.000-07:00

Whistle while they work.

The building was not much but I love this old neon sign in from of this music store.

2007-07-18T00:03:00.000-07:00

Curves and circles

This is one of the Financial buildings close to my home. The back side of this building was in yesterdays picture. As you can also see there is even more construction going on this street too.

2007-07-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Shedding its exterior

Just like most apartment buildings in this city, this office building is going condo. I thought the different textures in the architecture was interesting in this shot. As you can see by the palm trees in the lower right corner the wind was blowing today and with it we got our first monsoon storm of the season tonight. Its about time.

2007-07-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Not again

Lately it seems no matter where you go there is some kind of construction or road sign. Too much growth if you ask me. Any I hope that everyone has a good week and you don't hit any detours along the way.

2007-07-15T00:17:00.000-07:00

Time to rest

I ran across this old fire truck while driving through a neighborhood the other day.

2007-07-14T00:25:00.000-07:00

Twins

These twin buildings are not far from where I live. I was trying to capture the color of the buildings in the foreground but the sun was pretty bright that day.

2007-07-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Party supplies

These should get the party goes into the store. Hope you all have a great weekend.

2007-07-11T21:13:00.000-07:00

Melted reflection

Open this picture for a better look. The reflection looks like a melted image of the building next to it but it is of the building on the other side of the street. For some great shots of Phoenix check out Van Buren Dailey Photo.

2007-07-11T00:05:00.000-07:00

Racing thru the week.

This sign is at the entry of the Phoenix Greyhound Racing track. This is where the make Greyhounds chase a mechanical rabbit around a track. The ground are also used for a swap meet on Wed,Sat and Sundays. With all the tents in the lot its hard to get a decent shot of the building.

2007-07-10T00:17:00.000-07:00

Marketing Religion

This church was trying to get the word out. This church was also featured in the movie "Waiting to Exhale" with Whitney Houston.

2007-07-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

Cooler weather ahead

Well at least thats what they tell us. This week is when our Monsoon season should start so it will cool down a little but then we have to deal with Dust Storms. Well its one or the other. Have a good week everyone.

2007-07-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

Lucky Dog

I was on my way into a store yesterday and noticed this going on next door. Turns out this woman locked her keys and her small dog in her car by accident. With heat well over the 100's there is now way this dog would have survived long in that hot car. Lucky for this woman the firemen got her car unlocked in time to save her dog.

2007-07-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Art of Music

When you go out to First Friday you never know what you will see. This group of drummers were so much fun. They got had people in the audience dancing.
Anyone watching Live Earth concerts?

2007-07-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Stop for art...

Its the first Friday of the month, and that mean the First Friday Art walk. This Kachina was in the Scottsdale Old Town area.

2007-07-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hide from the sun...

Yesterday people did everything to hide from the sun. Looking for shade or air conditioning if you weren't brave enough to stay outdoors. Yesterday some parts of the city hit 118 degrees.

2007-07-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Too Darn Hot!

As you can see by this sign we hit 114 degrees yesterday. We are supposed to get as high as 117 today. Needless to say my activities will take place indoors.
Happy 4th of July everyone!

2007-07-03T00:05:00.000-07:00

Take a seat.

This is one of the antique stores close to my home. As hot as it has been here lately I don't know that I would have antiques sitting out in the sun.

2007-06-29T00:19:00.000-07:00

Daddy's girls

These are my two kids, Payson (Gray) and Page (Black/White). They are just lounging on their favorite chair watching dad pack a bag. They hate it when they see the bags out. I will be missing a day on Saturday. On my way to Taos, New Mexico for the Solar Music Festival. Hope you all have a great weekend.

2007-06-28T00:11:00.000-07:00

Safety first

I wonder if these came from yesterdays locksmith? This gate was in another part of town. When I saw them I thought it would be a fitting picture to compliment the lock shop.

2007-06-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Lock them up.

Not a terribly attractive building but the Blue color just caught my eye as I was driving by. The weeks half over, hope it's been good for everyone.

2007-06-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

Look for some sunshine.

This art work was in the back of a pawn brokers store.

2007-06-25T00:06:00.000-07:00

Reflections

This building which started as a bank building is down the street from where I live. I like the reflection of the clouds on the windows. Have a good week everyone.

2007-06-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Spiral of life.

And finally a picture of the museum and the grounds where most of the performances take place. All of this talk about the museum I just might have to take some time and visit tomorrow. Anything to stay out of the hot weather here.

2007-06-23T00:05:00.000-07:00

50's maybe?

This highrise condominium complex is right next door to the museum. I believe it was built in the 50's or 60's. The people who live there have a great view of the front of the museums ground where alot of performances take place.

2007-06-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Gathering of the Tribes

This is one of my favorite sculptures at the museum right now. On the base of this piece is the name of the different tribes that are represented on the sculpture.

2007-06-21T00:07:00.000-07:00

Click on the picture

If you click on it you will get a better view of this sculpture. I could not find the title of this work. So I will be interested in hearing everyone's interpretation
of the work.

2007-06-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

Yard art?

Don't think so, but it is displayed out in front of the museum. I like the woman in the backround.

2007-06-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

Stone Native

One of the sculptures on the front lawn of the museum grounds. For the life of me I could not find the title for this sculpture. I will leave it to your interpretation.

2007-06-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Close to Spirits?

While shooting around the museum I came across this Native American man sleeping near a tree. Could it have been just a spot to sleep or the choice to be close to things made by some of his ancestors and wanting to be close to them? Happy Monday everyone, have a great week.

2007-06-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Walk way ads

These signs line the sidewalk to the museum. Nothing special but its a pic.

2007-06-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

My Favorite place

This is by far one of my favorite places in the whole city. The Heard is well know for their Native American art collection. Not to mention they have great festivals here through out the year. Lucky for me I don't live too far from here. Have a great weekend everyone.

2007-06-15T00:10:00.000-07:00

One of the first.

This is one of the first high rise condo complexes in the city. I am not exactly sure when it was erected but I know its been around since the 70's. As a kid I remember thinking "One day I am going to live there."

2007-06-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

Living on top of one another.

As I pointed out last month there are more and more and more high rise lofts going up everywhere. This one is going up right smack in the middle of a historic neighborhood. Many in that neighborhood put up a fight but as you can see they lost the fight and the building went up.

2007-06-13T00:04:00.000-07:00

Get there early

The Barrio Cafe has been rated one of the best resturants in the city. I myself have not been so I can't speak from experience. They have limited hours and you have to be willing to wait a while just to get in. I don't have that kind of patience. One day maybe.

2007-06-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Take a little ride.

Its Tuesday and I am ready for a road trip. Not sure what kind of car this was but I think it would be fun to ride around in.

2007-06-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Monday already

This is another one of our foster cats in our office. I think she has the same thought that I have, is it Monday already?

2007-06-10T00:05:00.000-07:00

Messege of hope.

I saw this mural the other day and thought it would be a good post for today. This mural is on a wall of a parking structure for a mortuary. On the weekdays it is lined with people waiting for the bus.

2007-06-09T00:07:00.000-07:00

Old sign,good food

Bill Johnson's Big Apple is one of the oldest and best BBQ places in town. I like the chicken the best. Hope you all have a great weekend.

2007-06-08T00:12:00.000-07:00

High rise living

More and More they are building more high rise condos. I think they are trying to avoid urban sprawl. Its a little late for that if you ask me. The building trimmed in Red is one complex, the other is in the reflection of the office building on the right.

2007-06-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

Goodbye my litte friend.

This is Rav, he belongs to one of my friends at work. Unfortunatly for us Rav has reached that time in his life that its time to move on to a better place. So for my little friend I wanted to post a photo of him in his honor. To Rav, I will miss you with all of my heart.

2007-06-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Is it really only Wednesday?

This is my new office mate Tucker and boy does he look like he's had a hard week.
I said it once and I will say it again, this is my favorite part of my job.

2007-06-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Not paying those gas prices.

We have very few choices here until the end of next year. You can ride the bus or pay the rising gas prices. Our light rail train won't be in operation until late fall of 2008.

2007-06-04T00:03:00.000-07:00

Tune up and a Taco

Just in case you end up at this auto repair over lunch no need to fret. There is a Taco wagon right on the property. There are so many of these all over the city. Hot Dog carts too. Have a good week everyone!

2007-06-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Don't rear end this one.

I happened to notice the sign on the back of this truck with sitting in traffic on the way home the other day. Not very safe if you ask me.

2007-06-02T00:00:00.001-07:00

Arizona is one month smoke free.

As of May 1st it is against the law to smoke in public places. You have to be at least 20 feet away from a door in order to smoke. So far one bar has a lawsuit against it.

2007-06-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Something old.

Sage is a great store for antiques. The owner gets alot of her stuff from small towns and sometimes from buildings that are being demolished. There is always something to be found here.

2007-05-31T00:00:00.000-07:00

Driven

I love these two seater electric cars. They are so quite and not to mention so much better for the environment. I have only seen a few on the highway until the other day one quitely drove by and I could not resist take a picture.

2007-05-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Superstition range

This mountain range is on the eastern border the Phoenix metropolitian area. It is a great hiking area and known for the Lost Dutchman's mine. I took this shot as we were driving back into Phoenix.

2007-05-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

My Paradise

This will be my last post until Monday night. I am off to Northern New Mexico where to look in on my property and to hang out in Santa Fe for the long weekend. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend doing whatever makes you happy.

2007-05-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

After a beer, take in some art

Right next door to the Roosevelt Brewery is the Red Dog Gallery. They have great painting of dogs, cats and various other works of art. They even have art for your pets. I happen to own two pieces myself.

2007-05-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Hour anyone!

The Roosevelt, a new brewery and wine bar in the downtown arts district. The bar is in an old brick home that was refurbished. I really liked the metal planter that I forgot to take a pic of the house itself. Well I guess I will have to go back for a glass of wine and a pic. Happy Wednesday everyone.

2007-05-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Another pole for art

Here is another pole that was down he street from yesterdays post.

2007-05-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Pole art and ad

Walking along some streets you can find some posters but this little piece of metal art caught my eye. Happy Monday everyone!

2007-05-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Satisfied Frog

The Frog is a western type resturant in the Cave Creek area north of the city. If you want a good steak this is a great place.

2007-05-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

A little color for your weekend.

Talk about a custom paint job. This car belongs to some musicians that were playing downtown.

2007-05-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Condo's Condo's Condo's

High rise condos are going up everywhere here in the city. This view is of downtown from the parking structure behind the ballpark. This city is growing to fast.

2007-05-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Talk about close up

The field was not the only thing we were close to. The mascot as well as a large Pepsi and this big taco walked by the gate next to our seats. Now thats entertainment.

2007-05-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Talk about great seats!

If you could not tell from the previous pictures we had some good seats. So good in fact we were sitting right next to the dugout. How often can you get such good seats that your sitting this close to Randy Johnson, only one of the greatest pitchers in the MLB. Click on the photo for a much better look.

2007-05-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Jumbotron

Thats what they call the giant TV on this board. The jumbotron is the big Orange screen. In this photo it does not appear to be large but in person its huge.

2007-05-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

The view from within

This is one of the shots from the inside of Chase field. When the weather is cooler they will open the retractable roof and its all set to music. Hope you all have a good start to the week.

2007-05-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

On the grounds

These flags are on the outside plaza of the Arizona Diamondbacks Chase Field.
Happy Mothers Day to all of he mothers of the world!!!!

2007-05-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Can't tip that hat

I had a chance to go to an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game the other day. This guy with the big hat was selling game day programs.

2007-05-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Where did he go, they asked.

I'm back after in involuntary absence. My wonderful service provider had someone come out to do an install and disconnected my cable and internet service last Friday. I just got my service back on yesterday. This painting was on a wooden wall near and art gallery close to downtown. Happy Friday everyone!!!

2007-05-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Its First Friday!!

It the first Friday of the month,time for our monthly art walk downtown. These palm trees in front of these galleries will be lit up again. Have a great weekend everyone.

2007-05-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Curious Lizzie

Little Miss Lizzie has been our office mate for the last two weeks. She has been a great source of amusement every single day too. She loves my supervisor and loves being on her desk. Here she is acting as Printer Quality Control.

2007-05-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Flowers for Hump Day.

I love the orange color of this ground covr. It does well in our early spring but once it hits the high hundreds you won't see much of these flowers.

2007-05-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Santa Fe Plaza

Today is the "Theme Day" for the daily photo blogs and the them is "A photo of a city other than yours." I didn't get in on the theme day on time but though I would still post a photo of my favorite city. The Santa Fe plaza is one of my favorite people watching spots. It makes for great place to sit with your favorite beverage,read a book and watching people go by. For a list of participating blogs check out Paris Daily Photo.

2007-04-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Take your bikes for a ride.

In an effort to ensure that everyone who wants to use public transit can some of
our city buses are equipped with bike racks in front of the bus in case you can't bike to your destination.

2007-04-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

What a smile!

Give a smile to someone and brighten their day. This was near a local art co-op not too far from where I live.

2007-04-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

Peace Flag

These were everywhere at the Earth Day festival, I just liked this one most.
Have a peaceful weekend.

2007-04-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Harvest your water

Save on your water bill by storing rain water for use in your yard. What a concept.
Thank God its Friday!

2007-04-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Compost Happens

And this is one of the bins where its made. Its so good for your garden too.

2007-04-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

Earth Day Dog

Even the dogs were out on earth day.

2007-04-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

Solar Power

There was food cooking in he solar oven and drinks to be had
from a blender powered by someone peddling a bike.
Sound tough? I'll bet polar bears would do it if it meant an
end to Global Warming.

2007-04-23T00:05:00.000-07:00

Earth Day Peace Flag

Yesterday was our Earth Day Festival. There was food,music and of different organizations there teaching people on things they can do to help stop global warming. It was not as large as I thought it would be but all in all it was a good day. You can see the full flag below. Happy Monday!

2007-04-23T00:00:00.000-07:00