KODAK MOMENT of the Day

I took this photograph in Pushkar, Rajashthan.

As another cruise ship passed ours near the Hubbard Glacier in Alaska, I caught it framed by the mountains. It looked like a travel poster.

My wife decided these two artichokes could be our son's antennae, so she's behind him, holding them up. Fortunately, I was ready with my camera. The shot was taken near Santa Ynez, CA in the summer of 2005.

Taken in December 2005, in LittleRock AR. I have just learned to play with the (portrait) setting on my camera.

With this picture I won the "Backstage by Kodak" contest that took place in Switzerland in March 2006. I chose to shape a piece of paper, a material everybody can access, to illustrate the universality of the olympic spirit.

I love love love slinkys! I used glow sticks and stuck them in between the slinky and photographed it at night. I know...I have way to much time on my hands!

A picture of my dad.

This rooster was strutting around early in the morning - so I stalked him until I got this shot. The picture was taken on Cruz Bay - St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Doesn't he look like he owns the world?

Yes, I really had the clamp attached to my head. Yes, it really hurt... Yes, I am an idiot. :)

Not everyone gets in the game.

Helping my youngest daughter with homework, God's creation in the Book of Genesis, this idea came to mind; "...and let fowl multiply in the earth".

Taken at the Ecomuseum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue in Quebec. It was fun to see this usually proud looking bald eagle having such a bad hair day!! Taken in July 2005

My little boys playing "footsies"!

I took this last July in our back yard. This is Spud, my son's new chocolate lab. Isn't he adorable. :-)

I was at the beach trying to capture this great sunset. As soon as I pressed the shutter, this little guy flew right in time for this photo. Taken at Castle Island, Boston, MA.

This is my baby boy so it is extra special to me. He was one week old when this was taken.

This handsome bird resides at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina.

I took this picure of an old house on the way to my home. This house is old and nobody lives in it. I asked my son Dimitrios to stay on the doorstep because I wanted to give some life to this sceene.

Straight from my orange tree to a photographic set! LOL!

Taken early one morning during a vacation in St. Augustine, Florida, this peaceful cemetery made me pause to reflect on how fortunate we are and to be thankful to those that sacrificed everything for our country.

I thought these two baby rabbits were the cutest pair! Just in time for Easter!

This is a picture of a crocus in my yard. It is special to me because it's the first crocus, and means that Spring is here. I selected to put it in nature, and think the picture represents nature at its finest--emerging life and the promise it holds.

This was a high school cross country race that took place in early November in the hills above the San Francisco Bay. My son was in this race (#45) with all his teammates from Bellarmine College Prep, San Jose, CA. I like the intensity captured in the boys' faces, and that you can't see the ground, just them from head to toe.

Huey is the biggest cat I've ever known. Not only is he HUGE -- but, he's one of the sweetest kitties in town. He belongs to some friends in Columbus, Ga. On occassion, I pet-sit for them and couldn't resist taking a picture of this gorgeous cat!

This was taken on a trip to Williamsburg, Va. It is a re-enactment of the revolution. My daughter, granddaughter and I had a great time.

I started out with a yellow happy face and multiplied it in photoshop, making some different colors. I then made a print of them, put it under a bowl of water, and shot away. The only manipulation was to remove some tiny specks cloned out of the water. I shot the picture at home, and was quite happy with how everything came together.

Head of the Charles Rowing Regatta, 2005 Veteran Men's Singles winner, and defending champion Duncan Howat (Pistan Bully RC, WA). The power and grace of this 60 year old champion are stunning.

Laying on my stomach in the wet muddy leaves at the edge of a bog, I waited patiently for this little fellow to surface with my arms outstretched. Surface it did, but not in front of the lens. So I began to move my arms to the direction from where it now looks on -- and when I thought everything was just right, the frog dove again. We played this game for about five minutes, then finally, I thought I figured out it's pattern, as my little green playmate came up right in front of the lens. Without an active display on the back of the camera, I had no idea the the frog was in focus, but the cameras beep told me something was. This is the end result of my lay in the mud.

Our golden retriever Daisy caught in a "cat nap." Picture was taken in a well-lit room with flash used.

This is a picture of my daughter playing in the rain. We live in Tennessee.

The flower was gorgeous to begin with, but I added a little something via the digital darkroom to make it appear to be moving.

This photo of Ozbekhisatan Boy was taken during Children Holiday in Istanbul.

As a motorcycle lover I cannot resist the intricate beuty in the massive chromed engines. Pictured here, the maiden journey of a friend's new bike.

It's just another day at the park for my girls. This was taken in August 2005. I love to take pictures of them at parks, and they always know pictures first - then they may play.

Inside a sunshade against the sun. August 2005.

Racers in an Orlando Cyclist road race show the speed and intensity of a colorful competition.

I waited for about 45 minutes for a bee to come and sit on this flower in my side yard! I wanted to show how bees gather pollen.

This shot represents the hard work and extreme effort required to produce the beauty and grace of ballet.

This is one of my best images that I have taken from my Kodak Camera DX6490. It is a photo of a plant growing in my neighbours garden--a type of succulant called an Agave plant. I love it because it is sculptural and has wonderful lines and curves. Nearly abstract in form and shape.

This is a picture of my son at the Wall of Hope, Vietnam Memorial that traveled to our area on 9-29-05. He was named after his great uncle who died in Vietnam, and is searching for his name.

This particular statuesque creature looks so proud, no wonder our state is so well known for our beautiful horses. Taken at one of many horse farms in Kentucky.

This picture is very special to me because it is a picture of my niece, Jayne, in a very special event - The McDonald's All American High School Girls Basketball Game. The All American Team is made up of the top players in the nation. Jayne received the Most Valuable Player Award.

I've lived in New York all my life and love giving tours to my out of state friends when they come to visit. This photograph was taken during one such sight-seeing adventure. No many how many times I get an opportunity to see this remarkable statue, it always resonates in a fresh way. With this shot, that's exactly what I wanted to bring out, a unique perspective of the beautiful Lady Liberty.

This was taken on the Tel-Aviv Port Boardwalk on a cool autumn night in October 2005. I loved the shimmering droplets of water on the boardwalk, the dramatic clouds in the sky, and the lonesome character to the right, soaking up the autumn breeze.

One of my oldest and dearest friends, holding her 4-week-old son. The picture was taken in studio light and I used a flash. I changed it to B&W using Photo Shop.

This is my beautifully pregnant friend Sheryl. There is simply nothing more gorgeous than the curves of woman expecting.

I love this picture because of the expression in the eyes of the 5 month old baby. Those eyes have depth. Her mom thinks the world of her and it shows in the gentle kiss.

My husband, Michael, and his new best friend. They are like two peas in a pod!

This picture was taken in Leicester Square, London. It was a quite an experince to see rickshaws in such a city. The fast moving bus in the background of a realxed rickshaw puller makes it special.

This picture was taken during a little league tournament last Fall and in 100+ degree heat. I loved the focus and timing of this particular shot.

This photo was taken in Sile, Turkey located on Black Sea Coast (70km from Istanbul).

This is an elephant at the San Diego zoo. I took this shot when I was there with my grandchildren in August. I especially liked the close-up look at his wrinkled skin and his eyelashes. When we look at this picture, we can all remember our fun day together.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly in formation at the 2005 Springfield Air Rondezvous.

Graduation Day, June 2005, Wethersfield High School. Pictured here, my favorite student.

Gizmo is a barking owl that lives at Lone Pine, a sanctuary near where I live. I visit him often and he is one of my favourites.

I took this picture while on vacation in Morocco. This Berber girl lives in a small village in the High Atlas Mountains.