This is an example of what can go wrong with genetically engineered animals. In a failed attempt to create a smaller, fuzzier zebra that would be ideal as a domestic pet, these scientists accidently created the worlds only pink sheebra.
Dave “The Bullet” Smith is still at it. Here’s the view of his landing net. He does a 180 degree somersault so he lands on his back in the net, and then hopefully he’s able to grab the net so …
Yesterday was a historic day in Ferndale. Around the corner from our booth at the fair, Dave is running a little donut machine that cranks out about 5000 donuts a day. Very yummy as they are served piping hot straight …
This is David Smith flying through the air at roughly 70ft of altitude. He’s doing this 2-3 times a day for the length of the fair. Human canonball, he is, and second generation at that. Keeping it in the family, …
I was standing in the photography display at the fair, admiring the other photos there when someone came in and mentioned there was a killer sunset outside. I popped my head out and after confirming it, I made a dash …
Today we set up our booth at the Humboldt County Fair. This will be our home for the next 10 days. Hopefully it will prove lucrative. Mostly I’m hoping to get my name out there more in the public’s eye, …
This photo involved more planning than I’ve ever put into one photo. I first got the idea about six months ago, but there were several hurdles to finally make it happen. First I had to find the right props, and …
Today and yesterday it was very warm in Ferndale. Saturday our old house group had a picnic in Bear River Valley, so I hung a sign on the shop door, “Closed today for lack of fog”. We were still sitting …
Ferndale doesn’t have an “official” fireworks display. But unlike many areas in California, you can buy safe and sane fireworks in Humboldt County, and like anywhere else in the world, there are also displays of fireworks that don’t meet the …
One of the projects that I’ve been working on lately is scanning a box of over 150 glass negatives that were taken around 1895. Most of them are what we would call snapshots today, lots of pictures of the kids, …
Days like this there’s no better place to wake up and have to go to work. Lori and I always enjoy our walk into town, whether it’s saying hello to the cows or pigs, noticing the changes in the neighborhood, …
I had better luck getting pictures of town including Main Street. Aesthetic Design & Photography is located in the yellow building with the plain front, next to the parking lot in the lower left corner of the photo. The fire …
Today it was nice enough to leave the office door open and one of the interesting sounds we heard was a group of nine antique sports cars come in. Some were actual antiques and some were replicas, but they all …
Today started off with a pancake breakfast for the 4-H. Normally on the fourth Sunday we go the pancake breakfast they have at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall. This is a big Ferndale tradition. Why the 4-H scheduled their breakfast for …
When I stumbled into the bathroom this morning, I was greeted by a beautiful rainbow. I quickly dressed and ran out the front, making sure I didn’t run too fast in my slippers and end up falling in the mud. …
Today was gorgeous weather wise. So I took our 12ft ladder down Main Street to get some pictures of town with a postcard blue sky in the background. Spring doesn’t officially arrive until Friday, but with weather like this, it’s …
Yes that’s blue sky in the photo. Monday, the sky actually cleared between storms long enough to go out and take some pictures of Main Street. I was taking pictures of the top of the Abraxas building when these two …
Last night looked like it might be a nice sunset so I went out to take pictures. Still looking for that Christmas tree shot for next year’s Christmas cards. Didn’t get one last night because while I was rushing around …
I had intended to follow up the little Christmas tree shot taken earlier this month, with one of the big Christmas tree. However, the storm events delayed being able to take the picture until tonight. Even after the huge windstorms …
I cheated on the entry for the 16th, as I posted it Sunday night. I stayed in the office after the parade to do the entry for the 15th. I’m telling you this because the events later that night are …
If any town has the right to plagarize the “Got Milk?” campaign, it would have to be Ferndale. Further, there aren’t any towns that I know of that have more Christmas spirit than Ferndale. So this entry in last nights …
Tonight was the annual lighted tractor parade, and like last year it was held in a downpour. But Ferndaler’s don’t care if it rains on their parade, they still have fun. This was my favorite entry, not only because of …
With a good start to the holiday season, Ferndale had their annual tree lighting ceremony tonight, under clear skies. Quite a desparture from last year, when it absolutely poured right at the beginning of the ceremony, and continued right up …
Saturday the festivities continued with a parade and many exhibits and open houses. This time I got to ride in the parade, and since the fire trucks were in the front, by the time we finished the route we were …
Today was spent doing several photoshoots with Alissa. We went out by the Van Duzen river near Bridgeville to shoot and then came back to Ferndale to shoot at the Empire Suite at the Gingerbread Mansion. I had arranged for …
I’m putting together some package deals with the local inns to feature vintage clothing portraits so I’ve been working getting samples for web sites and room info packets. This weekend I hired Allisa, a professional model, to get a bunch …
Today was Ferndale’s annual pet parade, and this year it was quite a bit longer than last year’s. People in Ferndale sure have a great sense of humor! Maren was dressed as a cat, and was pulled along by Emily. …
The official name of the “Big Lobster Thingy” was Tide Fools. The crew that was pedaling it all wore these great squid costumes. At least I think they were squid. After the race they were trying to correct the radio …
I think I’ve mentioned before the contruction of our walls in our 1888 Victorian, that they are made up of redwood 1″x10″. No lathe and plaster here. Well the commercial buildings on Main Street take that a step further. Instead …
Just as you come into Ferndale, on the right hand side there sits a large half barn. Not that half of it fell down, it was just built that way. This particular example must have been quite fancy in its …
