Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati

This morning I went to the Railway Museum right when they first opened up. I couldn't believe how many people were already there. A lot of senior photos where being taken. I started out at the information railroad car which is located just as you enter the yard. I couldn't find anyone inside but I had to find out where to pay. I finally found out that you pay by the honor system, you put your money (cash only) in a little pay box located just below the information sheets. Anyone can easily just walk in without paying but c'mon it's only $4.00 and it is for a good cause. 
Now for some advice, if you do not do well in the heat I would strongly recommend that you visit in the fall. I'm one of those that does  not do well, I lasted less then an hour.
I could only find two cars that you were allowed to enter so that part was a bit disappointing, other then that it was absolutely worth the $4.00.

This part actually left me dumbfounded, I entered this car and as I was heading toward the front I found this beautiful camera and lens just sitting there, it was left by one of the guys taking the senior photos, how you walk away from thousands of dollars worth of equipment is beyond me, he was damn lucky that I am an honest person.

Sometimes photos just have to be in black and white.

Cincinnati Reds Firework Friday Begins

I know I have a lot of firework photos this time around but I have to admit that I am shocked at how many I actually like. The fireworks themselves were so much better then opening nights. I was hoping to still have the park to myself, unfortunately I had to share with way to many children. There were also quite a few photographers as well, hope they got as lucky as I did. Next event in two weeks. You would think I would be getting tired of this, NO WAY!!! Hope you enjoy.

This is why you always check to make sure you have everything framed correctly.

This was photographed right after the grand finale.

Journey to Rabbit Hash, KY

I had quite the eventful day. This afternoon Greg asked me if I would like to join him on one of his lazy afternoon cruises, he said he was going to head to Rabbit Hash, KY. For those of you that may be reading this and are not familiar with the area, Rabbit Hash is a very small town that lies on the banks of the Ohio River, it is a quaint little spot, however nothing prepared me for what was around the bend, we will get to that later. The first two photos I couldn't pass up, who can just drive by without stopping to check out the baby calf. Sooooo cute.  

On our way to Rabbit Hash we made an ever so slight detour which brought us to the Creation Museum. (Two photos above) I heard so many good things about the grounds that I just had to check it out. We both decided that we would have to come back to tour the Museum but at $25.00 a person we'll wait for a rainy day. I plan on coming back in the fall to walk the grounds, at least that is free.

The above two photo are just random shots on our way to Rabbit Hash.
Below is what we first saw when rounding the bend, holy shit crap talk about biker mania.  I would have to say that 90% of the bikes were Harley's with 90% of the people being over the age of 50, we fit right in, with the age thing that is, well the Harley thing too but....well lets just end the comparison their.

I asked these guys if I could take their photo, the guy with the black beard said for $10.00. Don't think so. I think these guys were pretty darn close to 60.