Sunny Day

Wade Sand and Gravel on a blue sky day!

Wade Sand and Gravel Part I

I recently revisited a favorite venue. I was at Wade Sand and Gravel to reshoot in a higher resolution some peeling paint that has been haunting me for years. Today, while wandering around after the shoot, I decided to do a little challenge. I just shared with my photography class the benefits of shooting the same thing a zillion ways. Thank  you Kim Riegel for this assignment in 2008. Here's my "homework" for my class.

BTW, I teach a five week class for amateurs who want to improve their photographs at Vestavia United Methodist Church Conservatory of the Arts. Please check the website for my next class series.

Come back for more photos from this shoot!

Industrial Decay

Months ago, I was lucky enough to visit Wade Sand and Gravel. Thank you again Chris Fennell, for showing me around. I love revisiting photos and this one caught my eye. I have no idea what this dial was used for but loved the image.

Paint Art

During a visit to Wade Sand and Gravel last fall, I was fascinated (obsessed?) by this beautiful aging paint on what looked like an old water tower. Seen through my lens, an abstract painting. I fear for some of you, it's more like watching paint dry. We all see things in a different way, and that is what I love about photography.

FROM SNAPSHOTS TO PHOTOGRAPHS

I am pleased to announce that I am now partnering with Vestavia Hills United Methodist's Conservatory of the Arts, and will teach my basic photography course beginning Thursday, February 5th, from 6-8 p.m. The course fee is $165 and all classes are taught at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church.

This fun, five week course is designed for amateur photographers who want to improve the quality of their photos.  All that is needed is working knowledge of your digital camera. For more information regarding the class, click HERE.

Welcome

This door is always open.

Wade Sand and Gravel

Who says....

That old industrial buildings that have long been forgotten can't be colorful???

Wade Sand and Gravel

Playing With Sparks

I had the pleasure of visiting Chris Fennell's studio at Wade Sand and Gravel a few days ago.  Chris' sculpture defies the imagination.  Try and picture a Bicycle Tornado, car doors that will become a soaring hawk or a zillion baseball bats all welded together. His imagination is endless. I was thrilled  to watch the end of a huge outside art installation that will soon reside in Scottsdale.  He was kind enough to not only show me around but let me photograph the process. Another new friend. Thank you Chris!

Industrial Color

Thank you , thank you Chris Fennell for showing me around Wade Sand and Gravel today. I have zillions of photos to share of this place and Chris' wonderful sculptures and studio there in the very near future. Today, some industrial color.