Montezuma Bird Sanctuary...

About 20 miles north of Aurora, NY at the top of Cayuga lake is the Montezuma Bird Sanctuary. This area of preserved ground sees many different birds throughout the seasons depending on migration patterns and weather. The day we went there were not too many birds around, but I took a few photos on our hike. Here are two I liked...

Bonfire at the Boathouse

One evening last week an evening bonfire was held at the Wells College boathouse on Cayuga Lake. Here are a picture of the fire and the boathouse. Enjoy...

Band and BBQ...

After spending the last six months hunkered down at home in Tampa, Florida I have flown the coop once again to upstate NY and just in time for the good weather. I'm currently wrapping things up at my house in Poughkeepsie and then headed up to the Adirondacks to work for the summer. Last week I visited the Finger Lakes Region to see my sister graduate from Wells College in Aurora, NY. Here are a few pictures from an afternoon BBQ during senior week. The band was great, the food hearty and weather impeccable. Enjoy!

It's Been Awhile...

Well, I have not posted anything in quite awhile and I would like to say I have been too busy going amazing places and taking pictures of some really cool things, but that would be a lie. I have a few pictures from the Riverfront Park here in Tampa. Hopefully, I will return to this on a more regular basis until then enjoy these.

Gasparilla Invasion...

Here are a couple pictures from the Gasparilla Invasion last week. Enjoy...

Gasparilla Morning...

The pictures before the crowds swamped the streets on Gasparilla this past Saturday. People were staking out spots on the parade route at 10am for a parade starting at 2:30. Meanwhile, vendors prepped to sell lots of greasy grub. Enjoy...

Goodyear Blimp

Here a couple pictures of Goodyear blimp sightings during Super Bowl week. Enjoy!

Coach Dungy on Tirico & Van Pelt

Tony Dungy appeared on set at Channelside on ESPN Radio.




I almost got a great picture when he jumped down on commercial break to sign a ball for a kid, but the crowd was in the way...


Enjoy the pics...

Mike & Mike Continued...

Joe Montana showed up to talk to Mike & Mike. Montana is one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all-time. During his Hall of Fame career with the San Fransisco 49ers he won 4 Super Bowls, 3 Super Bowl MVPs and was the NFL MVP twice.


Montana signed a lot of autographs, but had to leave when fans became too aggressive.


NFL legend Deacon Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. He was known as the "Secretary of Defense" and was known for sacking quarterbacks. During his interviewed he discussed how the nature of the game has changed and that the league protects quarterbacks too much.


Recently retired New York Giant and current Fox analyst Michael Strahan made an appearance. Strahan is a sack master in his own right holding the NFL single season sack record. He won the Super Bowl last year with the New York Giants.


Enjoy these "paparazzi" shots from Super Bowl week here in Tampa.

Mike & Mike in the Morning...

Tuesday morning ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike in the Morning" had an all-star line-up. Here are a couple photos I snapped while watching the show. First, is one of Shannon Sharpe surrounded by safety officers. I liked the motion of the photo as Sharpe was rushed onto be interviewed.


Shannon Sharpe played Tight End for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. When he retired he held the majority of major receiving records for tight ends. He is a finalist for the Hall of Fame this year.

Former Bucs and Raiders defensive lineman Warren Sapp appeared and stopped to sign some autographs.


Sapp reacts to a fan who wanted a high five here.

Enjoy...

Trent Dilfer and Brady Quinn

Trent Dilfer and Brady Quinn appeared on ESPN Radio's "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd. Brady Quinn won the Maxwell Award in 2006 for being the best college football player in the country and just finished his rookie season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns. Trent Dilfer is a super bowl-winning quarterback who played for several NFL teams including the Buccaneers and Ravens.


Dilfer's Super Bowl ring is clearly visible in this picture.


I was lucky enough to get Dilfer to autograph my program and pose for this quick photo.Enjoy!

ESPN Radio at Channelside...

Here are the first few pictures I have from ESPN Radio. Former Bucs and Redskins quarterback Doug Williams...


Earlier in the day former Cowboy and Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin appeared.


When he tried to leave he got mobbed by autograph-seeking fans.

More to come..

SportsCenter Live from Tampa

Here are some pictures from ESPN's stage here in Tampa. They did a SportsCenter special and then NFL Live.

Warrick Dunn appeared on the program "Rome is Burning". Dunn is a veteran NFL tailback who plays for the Buccaneers. He is very popular among fans and has rushed for over 10,000 yards in his career and is also known for his work in charity through his Warrick Dunn foundation and was the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2004.


Here is the host and namesake of the show, Jim Rome.

NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen prepares to go on stage during a SportsCenter special.

Here is another picture of Mike Golic of NFL Live and NFL Radio's show Mike and Mike in the Morning with Tampa Bucs' linebacker Derrick Brooks. Brooks is an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, Super Bowl champion and was the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2002. In his career he has recorded over 1,600 tackles and has been the leader of the Bucs' defense for most of his playing career.

I hope to get more pictures from events around the Super Bowl today. The teams have arrived and today is "Media Day" where players and coaches are required to field questions at the stadium. Enjoy..

Super Bowl Coverage Begins...

As we entered what is known to the NFL as "Super Week" ESPN set up its' main stage right here in Tampa's Cotanchobee park along the Garrison Channel. On Monday afternoon NFL Live was from here. This first picture is of the three hosts, from left to right, Trey Wingo, Mark Schlereth and Mike Golic.


Wingo and Schlereth as they interview Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks.

The NFL Live crew with Derrick Brooks.


After the show Wingo and Schlereth stopped to sign autographs for some fans.
When they left I stopped them to see if they would let me take a picture mentioned I was a big Broncos fan and Schlereth is 3-time Super Bowl winner and Broncos great. The below picture is of me with Mark Schlereth. The picture was taken by SportsCenter anchor Wingo who jokingly pretended to steal my camera. Both were very friendly and it was a great first day of the Super Bowl media here in Tampa.

History Center Grand Opening...

This past Saturday Tampa opened its new history center. This history center is next to the Channelside Plaza complex and will be a great new attraction along the channel.



Things started off with a Native American flute player then several people key in the construction of the center spoke.
Mayor Pam Iorio gave a great speech with hopes that the center will attract many visitors and help people appreciate Tampa's unique history.After about 45 minutes of speeches, thanks and music the ribbon was cut at around 11:45am.


To learn more about the history center check out their website:

http://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/

Enjoy!