Merry

First Lift...

Winter? Really...

Humans on a string...

Always...

Thankful- no calendar needed.

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Colby's 4th BDay-we got out late-my bad- lost the light- we'll give a go tomorrow with a swim... BL

October Snow

The leaves screaming around on top of the snow the only odd part- Welcome Winter... BL

Bird Dog...

There are some big paws to fill in the backyards hunting tradition- and Colby is jumping right in nicely- we're just warming up... BL

SIX DOG SATURDAY...

As good as a Saturday gets...BL

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Just one of those mornings that you should take the time to stop and reflect. Rather insulted that the media has treated it as a docu-drama ratings week- disrespectful in my eyes- fresh air is what the day needs... BL

September Arrives...

Chasing Birds- Older, Wiser...

The rain cleared out and it was time to flush some birds- no guns required... Mom & Dad Labbe-Rio can still rock the backyard! BL

Another Dog Day Friday...

Welcome Rio...

Five Dog Friday...

Maine Cancer Foundation- 2011 Tri for Cure

It was my pleasure to cover this years Tri for a Cure on behalf of the Maine Cancer Foundation- if you ever need a dose of inspiration to get you thru your year- come watch the survivors hit the water... BL

July Evaporates...

Salt Water...

A week surrounded by salt water- as good as it gets in the sticky days of July- coming off Nantucket fun and putting a lens on a very talented young man and his kite-board just made me smile all the way home... BL

Blonde & The Beach

I grew up on Higgins Beach before we were allowed to drive automobiles as it was the closest to ride our bikes to and we could get home quick enough to play baseball in the afternoon. Tough life at 14. It was fun to return but I like my beach empty- nothing a Summer downpour can't cure. So it was a perfect way to meet a new blonde as the storms clouds rolled in. One of the most fit 70 year olds I have seen- must be all the yoga. (& the good care of Dr. Mike!)

I had forgotten above Love at first sight- it's been a few years.

Thanks Josie for the reminder and that lust for ball rules-looking forward to our next date... BL

Joe's Pond on The 4th

Dad's Day At The Track- Women in Leather at Speed...

My Dad was a BIG fan of the track- of course it was horses not cars. So when I showed up on Dad's Day at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to capture my first Legends Car Race for SJ and the 42 Car I was also treated to a day of motorcycle racing. (Legend cars are powered by motorcycle engines so they play together well) The extra bonus surprise of the day was watching motorcycle side car racing- which I had never seen. Not that I didn't before, but I have a whole new respect for Women in leather... Just wild to watch- I will find it again! BL

Happy Father's Day!

One of my favorite days... BL

CANON Guy Plays with NIKON...

The most asked question I receive from F&F is "What camera do I buy?. My first answer is one that you'll use- which for most it's their phone camera because they have it with them 24/7. The good news is that smart phones have gotten smarter even if we have not. For those looking to move up the image quality chain the choices are endless as are the opinions on the subject. There is one standout this Summer and I am currently getting a chance to play with it. (Thanks MsV) Nikon is the first to deliver a DSLR that will auto- focus in HDVideo mode-in fact they have delivered 3 of them but only ONE has an articulating screen which is mission critical if you plan on using it daylight. So for just those features alone- the Nikon D5100 is the Summer 2011 winner in the under $1000 semi-pro camera department. It's also small and light for it's type so you might even take it with you after getting it. You'll see Nikon's guy- the new lead man of 2 1/2 Men pitching it, so no need to take just a CANON guys word for it... Happy Summer!

Just up the Road...

The Big White Hotel with all the history and the "scenic view" pull off gets most of attention as the "grand" hotel of NH mountains but there is another spot just up the road off the main drag that is equally impressive. I spent the past weekend getting to know The Mountain View Grand better, photographically speaking, since my first visit last fall. The MVG is a bit more intimate on the grand meter and certainly worthy of a few extra miles to visit if you need a destination location in the Live Free or Die State. BL

The Uber-Talented Team-Erik & Leah Lippmann

What a difference a year makes- even to the day. Das Boat, the Ultimate Winter JAX Wedding and now a renovation project that will make any of the crap on "Home DYI" TV look like a walk in the park. Well for those of you who know the talented E&L none of this is a surprise. I was just test driving new software on a fly-by yesterday and the images don't do the results justice. World Class... BL

Henry-Fest 2011

May 2nd if I have the right day will always be Henry-Fest Day on my calendar. Swim your water dog it's founding mission... BL

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Welcome May & It's Transitions...

What a difference a week makes. The Browns of Spring and the The Rock starting to shed it snow pack-come on Green- let's go Summer change. Going to find that big pine tree- had never noticed it-Thanks Brown... BL

Five for Five...

Well it is over for lift service skiing in the Live Free or Die State. I got lucky for the 5th year in a row to catch the last day at Wildcat this past Easter Sunday. Kinda have to since winter is why we live here. Great day with Dr. E & Gerry (who skis much too fast to be captured by the iPhone) Till next year... BL

Turning a Negative in to a Positive

The return of film in the era of the Cloud? Unlikely- but like with many other technology changes there is a generation coming that will not know what film is... BL