The clouds in the sky looked like it might rain.



The clouds in the sky looked like it might rain.



Pulling from the archives of November 2009 (yea, I know not really that long ago) Jimmie Johnson pulls some practice laps with Robbie Gordon in tow.



Chad Knaus, Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief talks with the media on pit road before the November 2009 Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phenix International Raceway.

Jimmie Johnson (48) fights for the lead in turn one with rival and teammate Mark Martin (5) during the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.


After winning the November 2009 Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500, Jimmie Johnson performs the ceremonial burn-out down the front strait of Phoenix International Raceway.


After winning the 312 lap Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500, Jimmie Johnson talks with the media in victory lane.
Food photography. I get hungry just thinking about it.

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Ah, I love the smell of racing fuel and burnt tires in the morning, it smells like . . . Victory!

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Just a few of my favorite images from the 2009 NASCAR races held at Phoenix International Raceway.

David Ragan (6) driving the UPS Ford leads Carl Edwards (99) driving the Subway Ford into turn two during the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on April 18, 2009 at Phoenix International Raceway.
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I don’t know how to describe these images other than to say that these Native Americans have some fantastic culture and tradition. Some might call these portraits and some might realize that I took these images while the participants were dancing or performing so whatever you want to call it, I hope you enjoy the images.

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Just a few shots from this very small festival, I hope you enjoy . . .

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I took another look at some of my images from the October 17th, 2009 match up between the Phoenix College Bears and the Scottsdale Community College Artichokes and because I love football I thought I’d post up a few for your enjoyment.

Late in the 4th quarter Brandon Cluff (11) of the Scottsdale Artichokes looks to the sidelines for the play.
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