Coho Letters006.tif
Ink pen cursive penmanship of Coho Smith
21-NOV-2005
Wooden Oil Derrick-Day
Reproduction of original wooden oil derrick at Taft Oil Museum. Original cost $800 and took 11 days to build. This took 9 months to build and cost over $75,000
27-NOV-2005
Wooden Oil Derrick-Night
This was shot about 2:00 am right after the derrick was dedicated. The old derrick was deemed unsafe and was destroyed. The original wooden derrick was erected by a 5 man crew in 11 days at a cost of $800 in 1918. The replacement was erected by a crew of 12 men, took 9 months, and at a cost of $75,000. Ain't California regulations wonderful?
01-JAN-1985
Red Fuchia Watercolor
This is a modified image from my Red Fuschia photo. I used Photoshop CS2 and numerous filters to create this look.
Red Fuchia-Original
This is the original photo I shot back in 1980's on slide film. I scanned the slide into Photoshop CS2 and enhanced for the present image.
12-MAR-2001
Texas mailbox
Local rural scene in the Hills Country of central Texas. In Texas, the state pays for roadside seeding of wildflowers every year. Here are Blue Bonnets and Red Indian Brushes.
05-FEB-2006
Doggie Rider
The need for speed! If you can't be as fast as a greyhound, one must improvise. This rider always takes his dog when he races. He never wins a race, but yet, he is always a winner with the crowds.
19-NOV-2005
Red Moon
Moon was shot about 9:00 PM on tripod. No filters used, no post processing with programs except sharpening using Photoshop CS2.
Gull Birdhouse
Well, this ain't right. I can't fit into any of them.
1st Ride
My Grand-Niece on her first Merry-Go-Round ride. I don't know who was more thrilled: her, her mother, or me.
Periwinkle
Shot in the shade of my yard, using natural light.
Kick your Ass
Local Sheriff's car of the Kern County Sheriff's Department in Bakersfield, CA. Was done as a joke, but caused such an uproar by minorities that Sheriff Wimbush had to offer a public apology.
The following year, he lost his bid for re-election. Some people just can't take a joke.
