PSP-DFW-JAX-PUP-YAY!

I noticed this interesting window as I was checking out of the Renaissance Esmeralda.

I always love shooting old signs.

I knew I had photographed this car wash sign in the past but it was on film. Since it was in perfect light on the way to the airport I had to stop to shoot some iPhone pix.

I shot this pic of a neon eagle reflecting in the Admiral's Club glass elevator shaft at DFW.

Wednesday in the Desert

This morning I went out to PGA West at La Quinta Resort & Club to do some shooting prior to the start of the Humana Challenge.

There's a beautiful new trophy this year. It was very challenging to photograph. The clear glass trophy has different logos etched on all 4 sides & light refracts in every direction.

I tagged along with PGA TOUR Entertainment while they filmed the trophy in some scenic locations on the course.

Tee marker

Awesome Bob Hope golf cart.

Back at the Renaissance Esmeralda, there was a small reception for President Clinton. He was presented with a PGA TOUR golf bag embroidered with his name & signed by all of the players in the field.

There were nice fire pits around the pool area to keep guests warm during the cold desert nights.

Health Matters with President Clinton

Today the Clinton Foundation held the inaugural Health Matters: Activating Wellness in Every Generation conference at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA.

Jillian Michaels had an early morning workout for conference participants. It was pretty intense!

President Clinton gave the keynote address.

There were many panels throughout the day ... this one moderated by the Prez included Billie Jean King. Barbra Streisand & James Brolin were in the audience.

One of the afternoon panels included Goldie Hawn, Annika Sorenstam & Notah Begay III.

Actor Reed Alexander (apparently of iCarly fame) came out to PGA TOUR Entertainment's set to talk about his website KewlBites which helps kids live a healthier lifestyle.

Indian Wells & La Quinta Bound

The view from my seat on the way to Palm Springs.

Desert golf courses look funny from the air ... surrounded by desolation.

Dog Wood Park

Stella met lots of new friends ...

 ... & frolicked in Lake Bow Wow.

 Nice Husky shake sequence (click the pic to enlarge)

 I cropped one of Rob's Husky portraits since I thought her ears looked cool.

This Boxer runs like a Jaguar.

Sulley dries off.

Beautiful Golden Retriever

Penny goes airborne! Great shot Rob!

 Stella shows Sulley she's the boss.

Then Sulley showed Stella that sand is way more fun to dig than dirt.

Stella loved Lake Bow Wow!

 Jaclyn with Memphis & Chelsea with Penny & Sulley.

 This Chocolate Labrador puppy bullied the sweet Golden Retriever.

Hey gimme that tennis ball! I'm a Great Dane & way bigger than you, even though I'm just a puppy.

This Labradoodle was part miniature Poodle. Even though he was really small, he fetched tennis balls nonstop.

 Stella would have been in BIG trouble if she did this ...

 or got as dirty as this ...

Rob & I shot over 1400 pix. After a few incredibly active hours at the park, Stella slept for 3 days straight!

Old Friends, New Friends, Dog Friends & Mister Lemur

Great times at Anna & Tyler's house! Old friends, new friends, dog friends & fab homemade pizza on the grill. Awesome! Thanks for introducing me to Mister Lemur! Hans wrote Train of Thought & Jen did the illustrations. It's such an entertaining & insightful children's book. You guys are so talented!

Gutters & Tug-O-War

I've always loved watching seamless gutters being made. It's so cool.

Stella loved watching them being installed.

After going to the Apple Store to pick up my MacBook Pro from service, I stopped at Chipotle for a quick bite.

Stella & Hank's playdate started with a tug-o-war ...

but then they decided it was easier if they both held the rope & ran together. They are such sweet BFFs!

Happy New Year!

We had a nice New Year's Eve around the fire pit at the Wolford's. Friends, football & fire.

While waiting for Greg's flight to land at JAX, Rob & I amused ourselves by shooting sunsets. On the way home we all went to TacoLu for some fab fare. Thanks Greg!

Dog Day Afternoon

After her shower, Stella had to stop by the office to check something on the server.

Then she got dropped off at home so I could go see Rosie & Laddie with their 7 new Wheaten pups. They were born last week (Dec 14). I have to say Rosie looked pretty happy & very relaxed ...

but that's because the pups were taking a nap.

As soon as they woke up, Rosie passed out! One puppy is either A) confused, B) doesn't like crowds, C) the one male who just wanted to escape from his 6 sisters or D) all of the above.

Nice sunset in my backyard.