Photographer of life in the biggest little city…
A city worker has been busy the last few days working on decorating the city’s Christmas tree. Hard to tell, but there are hundreds of tiny lights throughout the tree waiting to light up for the big reveal. Next come the ornaments…
While families are planning the upcoming holidays, this homeless woman will once again be spending it sleeping on the street. And with Covid cases on the rise around the country, the usual holiday services for the homeless will be curtailed or nonexistent
A journalist is a person who collects, writes, photographs, processes, edits or comments on news or other topical information to the public. A journalist’s work is called journalism. ~ Apple Dictionary
I wanted to address the above comment, which was left on an article published by http://www.ThisIsReno.com, a local news website run by Bob Conrad, owner and publisher. The article, written by freelance Journalist Tabitha Mueller, was about a Bernie Sanders campaign stop, which took place at the Reno Tahoe Convention Center back in December 2019. The reason I am mentioned in the scathing comment is because, I attempted to enter the venue to cover the event as a spectator and photojournalist with my camera gear, as I’ve done numerous times before. But was turned away by a security guard at the door for having “professional camera gear.” I had covered nearly 100 campaign events of the various candidates, both Democrat and Republican, around the country over a 12 year period. I’d never heard of a “professional camera” ban at any rally by any candidate. Frustrated, I left a comment on the Bernie Sanders article explaining my unhappiness being turned away. Initially my comment received a comment from someone who claimed to have logged me in, which wasn’t true. I never pursued the matter with anyone beyond the security guard. Then there was this comment, which I didn’t see until recently, with what appears to be a fake name. It is critical, not only of me, but the reporter who filed the report and the organization she regularly contributes to.
First off, I despise keyboard bullies. Those who are anonymous critics. Cowards in my book.
Secondly, who are they to judge me? Better yet, who the hell are they, period? Just an anonymous armchair critic? The definition of a journalist is pretty clear. I photograph an event and create a story through images. I may not be employed by a big media company, but my political images have been published by the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine and Conde Nast Magazine through a onetime respected New York photo agency. I’ve had images published in tourist brochures. As for being ethical, my images are never altered by any means to create a story. Please explain how my attempt to cover a political event was unethical. Of course, I’ll never realize that answer, as they are anonymous.
I dare them to reveal themselves…
I was watching the CBS Sunday Morning program today where CBS’s Gayle King was interviewing now civilian Barack Obama and it brought back memories. Memories of a time of hope….
A new sculpture by artist Hunter Brown was installed recently in the Reno Midtown District. The stainless steel sculpture, titled Reciprocity, will greet visitors entering/exiting Midtown on Virginia Street through the newly completed roundabout at the south end of the district.
One of a number of one time Burning Man sculptures added to the Reno Neon Line District by Jacobs Entertainment. This sculpture sits on one of the many properties owned by Jacobs Entertainment situated along Fourth Street. In constant motion, this moving sculpture is constructed of various recycled metal auto parts and seems to move to the music that fills the air.
Our first measurable snow here in Reno is usually in the month of November, but not this early in the month. Looks like about 3 inches. Considering it was near 80 degrees just 2 days ago, the snowy temperature is a shock to the system
Now that the Biden/Harris ticket has announced their successful bid for the White House, Trump has done what I expected he’d do all along… (Satire)
Someone placed a piano in the middle of the park along the river. Probably didn’t want to deal with the cost of having it taken to the landfill. This guy decided he would sit down and show us his musical talent. He sat on the concrete wall, talking to his imaginary audience, and at times banged on the keyboard, pretending to play, what he thought, was his version of beautiful music? Well, not exactly beautiful…
This fellow sets up along the river walk pathway nearly every day and attempts to show off his virtuosity…
