Showing posts with label orlando. Show all posts
Showing posts with label orlando. Show all posts

Monday, February 14, 2011

Going The Extra Mile

Not all photographers would get into a pen with a feisty bull (one that likes to swing its horns around) just to make a picture of a petting zoo for a local weekly newspaper. But my friend Octavian is not your average photographer. He spent some time Monday night alongside this African Watusi, waiting for the perfect moment when a bright-eyed kid would come up with a handful of feed for our furry friend. According to the folks at Eudora Farms, the Watusi are a breed of cattle that originated in Uganda and trace back more than 7,000 years. They are said to be the largest horned cattle in the world, with horns reaching up to 8 feet in length.




Osceola County Fair

Carnival rides, stunt dogs, and bull riding. What more does a kid need?














A Michigander's Winter Refuge


The Cranes of Kissimmee

Meet the sandhill cranes of Kissimmee, Fla., my temporary, loud, obnoxious neighbors who have woken me up every morning for the past week. These two were on the hunt for a snack when I caught them poking their dagger-like beaks into the soft ground.






Saturday, February 12, 2011

Nude Nite Orlando

The largest exhibit of nude art in the United States, Nude Nite, takes place each year in Orlando, Fla. For the three-night event, an industrial warehouse space is transformed into an exotic temporary art gallery featuring photography, paintings, sculptures, live performances and more. Though it may seem somewhat risque, it's actually quite tasteful (mostly) and there's a tremendous amount of talent on display. Here's a slice of what went on Friday night as I tagged along with a photographer friend of mine.
















Caged Bird