Time for Summer Passions...

I know Erik has hit his picture threshold for '09  with all the wedding images- but I have asked to show up when his designed & handcrafted drift boat takes it's maiden voyage- an impressive project that will support his fly fishing summer passion...   Barty is ready! -BL

Epic Winter Wedding- Jackson, NH

Well the bar has been set if you think you are a skier and have the balls to plan a winter wedding... Yes Bride Leah was ripping GS turns and Groom Erik headed down the Black Mountain Wedding Day race course in antique skis just a few hours before late afternoon outdoor nuptials at Whitney's Inn next door.  They caught a BSD in early March.

I always say weddings are sporting events but doubt anyone will come close to pulling off an epic ski weekend like theses guys did.  The toughest thing I do is cover "Big Days" for people I know- but I wouldn't trust them in anyone else's hands. Back to the edit... BL 

Head West Young Man...

The view last Tuesday... What a difference a week makes...

What better day to announce my prediction of my upcoming 2010 relocation to the left coast... Life only has so much vertical feet and as much as I love my backyard it is time for another BIG adventure west- where the hills begin at 8000'.

Just think about it- no photoshop needed as everyone there has already had all the necessary retouching at the drive thru cosmetic surgeon.  You never have to worry about the "Plan B" rain date, the only real daily choice is which pair of cool flip-flops you are going to slip on, and it's chilly at 60 degrees... Silly people- live free or die... -BL

First Lifts... Mammoth MT, CA

6 Hours For 6 Seconds...

Overdue greetings... If you have ever had the pleasure of watching Luke Hiebert rip the course you would understand why I lean into the hill for the time it takes to get the nano seconds- the good news is partner in crime Tracy and a whole gang of talented racers made last Friday the 13th' Red Parker race day a whole lot of fun and worth the effort.  Always a great reminder of why we live here... 

I was on a mission- considering Luke was dealing with back surgery from OA's Dr. Binette a year ago (almost to the day) which makes Luke's reutrn to form on the hill this winter even more impressive. No snowmobile needed to get up and down the hill this year- that photo has been replaced...

I always tell people I shoot to tell the story- time and place.  This goes against all the classic rules of tight sports photos that grace the pages of SI and such- not what I do.  Life is full of decisive moments- I am very fortunate that many appreciate my choices with the lens... BL

Welcome Owen...

WOW... I broke my "Don't drop the baby" rule (don't touch them till 6 months) for this guy.  Must be the new mature Great Uncle status but I am quite sure holding 4 day old bundle of joy Owen is a personal record and very very cool... Great Work Kids! XO Great Uncle Bill 

The Last "0" Year... Very Digital & Very Cool

Yes the first time I updated my signature I had a moment of pause- it is the last "0" year which given all that is coming at us in our digital world this year it seems very appropriate on many fronts.

So hang on- you truely don't know what is going to hit you- it moves- it speaks and it prints bigger than ever. You will scream  "O!MG"

There are only 352 "09"days left so use them wisely- I am. Happy New and Last O Year- BL