Painting Roses

While taking photos of a bouquet of flowers, I decided to add some paint and brushes. The look was to imply that the roses had been freshly painted. This was one image that I achieved the look I wanted.
Photo by Jackie Riesland

Arizona Western College's Tomasi Fuller makes the perfect tackle as he takes down Phoenix College's Aazaad Artis during AWC's homecoming game on Saturday at Irv Pallack Field. AWC lost their last game 17-24 but finished with an outstanding season. --Photo By Denisha Sandoval

A day at the beach

This photo was taken in San Diego at the beach. Cade, 6 years old, was very much intrigued by the helicopter flying above. Photo by Meredith Olvis

Butterfly!

This photo was taken in a garden just full of butterflies at the Sonoran Desert Museum. This was a difficult shot for me given that I used a generic 3 mp VuPoint digital camera. Photo by Meredith Olvis

Go AWAY!

This beautiful horned owl is nesting in a Dome Valley hay stack , it is approximately 16 feet to the top of this stack. This late morning image shows this owls irritation at being interrupted while building it's nest.
Photo By Jackie Riesland

Wednesday night storm.

While taking the trash out this evening I saw there was a thunder storm coming toward Ave. B and 16th street where I live. So after dumping the trash I got my camera and tripod and started taking photos and waiting. This was one of only two which caught any lightning bolts. Trying to take photos of lightning is a lot like fishing I think, except if I were fishing I wouldn’t have even caught one.

Photo by Robert Neno.

Toy Patriotism

While I was trying some new things with toys and such I got the idea to photograph this action figure. I did a long exposure with the room dark. Then I used a flash, flashlight, and keychain lights to see what effects I could get. The desk flag made a good background. Photo by Robert Neno.

A day at the zoo.

Kadia Lynn, my niece who is five, just finished getting her face painted by a clown December ninth at the San Diego Zoo. She came with her family to visit my wife and me before Christmas so we took them to San Diego to do some sight seeing. Photo by Robert Neno.

Girls ride too...

Noel Johnson sits on one of the motorcycles from American Ironhorse that was at the Yuma Palms mall on March second. She was out at the mall showing the bikes from the dealership she and her husband run as part of the Midnight at the Oasis events for the weekend. Photo by Robert Neno

Deep Glow

This tulip was part of an experiment done in my garage on a Sunday afternoon. The tulip was 'painted' with the light of a flashlight, painted onto the flower, the shutter was held open. The effect gives the flower a deep glowing effect that is warm and appealing to the eye.
Photo by Jackie Riesland

Traveling Couch

A Group of friends, Kyle Harden, Jill Riesland, Aja Vaughn, Josh Riesland, and Chase Tew(standing), pose for a photo in Blaisdell along the railroad tracks on a Sunday afternoon. The group posed for several photos that day in 2006 moving this 'unique' couch from place to place for a series of photos for a school project.
Photo By Jackie Riesland

Pretty In Pink

This photo was taken at the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. Photo by Meredith Olvis

New York Officers

This photo was taken in New York City July of 2006. I was walking with my family down Times Square and I just had to take this photo of a handful of officers standing around talking. Photo by Meredith Olvis

The Grand Canyon

Taken Thanksgiving 2006 at the amazing Grand Canyon. Photo by Meredith Olvis

Lunar Eclipse

Here is my effort from waking up at 3 a.m. to take pictures of last night's lunar eclipse. This is an in-camera multiple exposure (thanks to Pete Self for the tip) taken around 3:30 or so.

A Lady's Night to Remember

Kathy Rule, a member of the sales staff at Karl Moedl Automotive Group, sits in a Pontiac Solstice on Friday night inside the dealership where she orchestrated "A Lady's Night to Remember" as a fund raiser for Amberly's Place. The red Solstice was used as a prop for women and a few men to pose with while participating in the evening's events which included makeovers, jewelry exhibits, raffles, giveaways and a fashion show.

Bee Gathering

A Large swarm of Bees collect on a tree in my front yard in Dome Valley on June 22 2007, While trimming trees at our home I came across this impressive swarm of bees. All the bees gathered after their hive had been taken away leaving them with no home. A simple hose down with water sent them off to another location.
Photo By Jackie Riesland

Mums and Sparklers

While playing with a small bouquet of Mums and a sparkler left over from the fourth of July, this image was a fun surprise.
Photo By Jackie Riesland

Vintage Cruisers Say Goodbye to Mr.G's

During April of 2007 the Vintage Cruisers said a fond farewell to the old Mr. G's. Many of the members had memories of this Yuma landmark since it's beginnings. A final Drive thru was planned and over 17 Vintage cars parked along the front for a final picture before demolition begins.
Photo By Jackie Riesland

KILLER HOT!

Some Like it Hot!
While others can't take the heat....
Photo By Jackie Riesland

Colorful Grand Entry Pride

During the Annual Strong Hearts and Quechan Tribe POW WOW on March 3 2007 at San Pasqual School, this beautiful and well poised Native American Woman made a striking image as she participated in the colorful and Grand Entry.
Photo By Jackie Riesland

testing again

Sorry. There's no caption for this image. It's an old one from my archive. Photo by Carlos Moreno

Low Down, But Not Dirty

This beautiful 1939 3 window Ford Coupe appeared at the Midnight at the Oasis March 2007. Over 900 Cars were present this year at the nostalgic event, which brings old car buffs from all over the country. This event was held at Desert Sun Stadium with food and entertainment.
Photo by Jackie Riesland

Yuma Star competition (test image)

An audience member holds up a likeness of Yuma Star competitor Skip DeCarr during Wednesday's group two competition of round one inside The Historic Yuma Theatre. DeCarr was one of 12 people to make it to the second round.

From the sidelines.

The AWC Matadors coach, right, and other players look on as one of their players gets tackled in the game against the Air Force Academy. The game took place at Kofa high school in Yuma on September 16, 2006. The Matadors counted this game as one of their victories of the season, winning 7-0. Photo by Robert Neno.

El Pueblocito sunset

On July 31, the coming storm was illuminated in the clouds with vivid shades of red, orange and yellow dancing into the nightfall as the sun set in the desert southwest.

Photo by Stefani Soucy

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This is where the caption belongs. Photo by your name.

Yuma Star competition

Leah Stevens,18, smoothly delivers a rhythm and blues song during Wednesday's round of Yuma Star at the Historic Yuma Theatre. Stevens was one of 18 contestants featured in group two of round one in the contest. She joined 11 others as finalists who will move on to round 2. Photo by Carlos Moreno

A Lady's Night to Remember

Agatha Palacios, left, owner and operator of Nativa Healthy Models, and Billie Puff, the manager of ladies clothing at Dillards, display a 2007 Pontiac G6-GT convertible which will be the ceterpiece for the first Lady's Night to Remember being hosted by Karl Moedl Automotive Group and KYMA on Friday. Dillard's provided the wardrobe for Palacios and will also outfit up Palacios' first graduating class who will model during the event. The night out will feature food from various restaurants, glamour shots, make-up, jewelry exhibits and other services from local businesses. All proceeds will benefit Amberly's Place.