At Three Arches a group of Comcast employees help around the park. Also, I ran into the brother of a dude I went to high school with many years ago. Good start to the day.
Tag: Pennsylvania
Mercer Museum Philadelphia Fireman Display
Shot the preview of a new museum show opening at the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Some iPhone 6 plus pix follow below:
25th Central Bucks West Relays
Spent yesterday photographing the 25th Central Bucks West Relays.
Check out the slideshow and video below:
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Also, check out Drew Markol’s report in The Intelligencer as well as Tom Waring’s report in The Bucks County Courier Times.
Thompson Toyota’s Draw the Future Contest Winners Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Can you believe over 1,000 children entered the Thompson Toyota’s Draw the Future Contest? There were lots of very cool drawings by future artists in kindergarten to sixth grade. And the grand prize winner gets to be featured on a billboard. Sweet. Check out the pix and video.
Laura Thompson Barnes (L) introduces Sophia Ponomarenko, who’s drawing of The Maserati Leaper won 1st place and the grand prize in the Thompson Organization’s Draw the Future Contest Thursday April 16, 2015 at Thompson Toyota in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. A record 1,184 entries from kindergarten to sixth grade were received from students at more than 40 local schools. The grand prize winner will have her drawing featured on a billboard. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
Sophia Ponomarenko’s entry of The Maserati Leaper won 1st place and the grand prize in the Thompson Organization’s Draw the Future Contest Thursday April 16, 2015 at Thompson Toyota in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. A record 1,184 entries from kindergarten to sixth grade were received from students at more than 40 local schools. The grand prize winner will have her drawing featured on a billboard. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
See the story at The Intelligencer’s website.
Philadelphia Trash Strike of 1986
While I was a student at University of the Arts in 1986, the city of Philadelphia endured one of the worst strikes in it’s history. Municipal workers walked off the job July 10, 1986 and came back 20 days later. During a 20 day strike, about 20,000 tons of trash piled up across the city. It made for one smelly mess. I decided to photograph the scene at Veterans Stadium, which was home to the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles. I had never seen anything like it. Or as stinky. #tbt #throwbackthursday
A man unloads trash into piles next to Veteran’s Stadium in August 1986 during a municipal worker strike in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. During the 20 day strike, that started July 10, 1986, about 20,000 tons of trash piled up across the city. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
Trash piles up next to Veteran’s Stadium in August 1986 during a municipal worker strike in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. During the 20 day strike, that started July 10, 1986, about 20,000 tons of trash piled up across the city. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
The Last Supper Held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown, Pennsylvania
On Monday evening I photographed the Last Supper. Well, not really. It was a rehearsal for the re-enactment, no…recreation of Michelangelo’s Last Supper that Trinity Lutheran Church has been doing in the church the Thursday before Easter for the last 14 years. It looks really cool.
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Check out the video where Ray Fox explains the process.
Oh, and I must admit, I did ask Jesus if he could do something about the abnormal temperature this spring. He’s working on it.
Firehouse Hostage Standoff in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
Yesterday, I spent the morning photographing a hostage situation in which 4 firefighters were held captive by a former volunteer member. Luckily, all ended well when the man gave himself up to police.
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Here’s a short video I made as well:
See the news story here: http://www.theintell.com/news/local/no-one-hurt-in-hostage-incident-at-cheltenham-s-lamott/article_eda1d6d1-ac8c-508f-9227-de74ba2297c3.html
12 Year Old Taxidermist
On Monday I photographed Mackenzie McCarty, a 12 year old taxidermist. Yes. A 12 year old taxidermist. She started when she was 9. Check out the story in The Intelligencer.
Pix follow below.
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
Ash Wednesday Celebration In Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Had a nice time making pictures at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Doylestown, Pennsylvania this past Ash Wednesday. Luckily, Father Paschal Onunwa spoke to me on camera and explained a bit about Ash Wednesday. After 12 years of catholic school, you’d think I’d have remembered some of it. Heres some of the images below and the video.
I’ve also attached a pdf of the page so you can see how the image was used in the newspaper.
Preparation Makes High Angle On A Mansion In Buckingham, Pennsylvania Easy
Scene when I arrived with the 10 foot gate obstructing my view.
The lesson here is…be prepared.
Over the weekend I had to make some pictures of various properties in the New Hope, Pennsylvania and Buckingham, Pennsylvania areas. Most were pretty easy to photograph. The one where I had to become a bit inventive was Clairemont Mansion with a 10 foot gate that obstructed the view.
The image I needed to make was to show the landscape as well as the building. It was not going to work with the gate in the foreground. And I didn’t want to shoot through the gate because it would block a clean view. I thought, “Oh No! I may need a drone!” Then quickly realized that that isn’t necessary because I was prepared.
So, I went back to my car and pulled my Bogen Monopod out. I then placed the Nikon D800 on the top, set the shutter speed for a 5 second delay. Then I set the exposure, tripped the shutter and hoisted the monopod and camera over my head as high as I could possibly get it into the air.
The image I was able to make by having my monopod handy, and in my trunk.
If I hadn’t been prepared and carried my monopod in the trunk, I wouldn’t have been able to make the picture I needed to illustrate the assignment. Preparation is a key ingredient in the photojournalism field.
Now I have to go and finish my interview with The Art Career Project. They’ve asked to interview me about getting started as a photojournalist.
Central Bucks YMCA ALS Ice Bucket Challenge -Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Yesterday I photographed Centra Bucks YMCA’s President and CEO taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and put together the sequence as an animated GIF.
Lansdale Catholic vs. Bethlehem Catholic
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s Kristin Szczepaniak (C) is carried off the field by
Silvia Sokol (L) and assistant coach Frank Rose (R) in the late in the game during the PIAA Class
AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s Greta Sheridan is congratulated after hitting a home run
during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s shortstop Amanda Bradley tries to throw out a runner at
first base during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s second baseman Bridey Harkins (19) loses the ball as
Bethlehem’s Julia Madison (12) slides safely into second base in the first inning during the PIAA Class
AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Bethlehem’s Brooke Rau (15) stands safely on third base as Lansdale Catholic’s
Alyssa Messina (9) attempts to tag her during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in
Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
Canines on the Catwalk
Some images and a video from Friday nights Canines on the Catwalk. See the gallery at http://cainimages.photoshelter.com/gallery/Canines-on-the-Catwalk/G0000KfZwCQ5bgZM/C0000B4meVQyhd.0 
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Shaggy the dog during the Canines
on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs.
The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: Matthew Carroll (2nd from right) and Nicole Hatch (R) watch a model
on the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum
in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models,
high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: Bud the dog pauses on the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk
fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk
is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits
animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: Buffy Lu the dog pauses on the runway during the Canines on the
Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on
the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program
benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Lucy the dog during the Canines on the
Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on
the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program
benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Lucy the dog during the Canines on the
Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on
the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program
benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion
show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a
fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal
rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
Video.
People Enjoying a Warm June Day in New Hope, Pennsylvania
NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: From left, Allie Becker, 19, Lauren Fitzpatrick, 18 and Capri Wagner, 18 all of Newtown, Pennsylvania are seen through an iPhone monitor as they make a selfie near the Bucks County Theater on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: Debbie Morrison, 31, of Seargentsville, New Jersey and Miguel Santana, 23, of Spain walk together as their shadows cast as they hold hands on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: An unidentified couple rides a motorcycle on Main Street on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: From left, Lauren Fitzpatrick, 18, Allie Becker, 19, and Capri Wagner, 18 all of Newtown, Pennsylvania look out onto the Delaware River on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Church Closing
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia had been discussing the merger of several parishes in the Philadelphia area over the last few months. The announcement was to be made last Saturday night to parish members of the affected churches.
On Saturday night I was assigned to photograph what potentially might have been one of the last masses celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
I arrived early, to make sure I had time to speak with the church pastor and secure permission to snake pictures during the service as well as the announcement of the merger.
The padre agreed, although I did receive a bit of resistance from some parishioners that has said they didn’t believe the pastor would like anyone making photographs. They seemed surpassed when i told them I had secured permission, and all was good.
It seemed as though people knew what was coming when Father Tom Morris read the announcement from the Archdiocese. There were plenty of tears beforehand as well as during. It was a difficult assignment to photograph, because I could feel their pain. Below are some of the images as well as the video I made during the announcement from Father Morris.
American Flag Silhouette Doylestown, Pennsylvania
The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce held a State of the State Breakfast yesterday. I was looking for something a bit different and came up with this.
DOYLESTOWN, PA – APRIL 24: State Rep. Bernie O'Neill is silhouetted as he answers a question during the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce State of the State breakfast at the Water Wheel April 24, 2014 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
Silverdale Fire Company 100th Anniversary
Silverdale Fire company is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Her are some images and video from some time I spend with the crew.
SILVERDALE, PA – APRIL 15: Firefighter Greg Hill of Hilltown, Pennsylvania puts on his firefighting gear at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
SILVERDALE, PA – APRIL 15: Some of the firefighters gear rests on shelves at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
SILVERDALE, PA – APRIL 15: A fire truck, circa 1980 sits in the garage at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
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NEWTOWN, PA – APRIL 1: Barb Stakes of Bensalem, Pennsylvania holds a sign during a Rally Against Poverty Wages outside of Mike Fitzpatrick’s office by MoveOn members calling out congressman for refusing to raise minimum wage April 1, 2014 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.
Masked Protest
Just got back from shooting a drone protest. I brought along my old Nikon D1 and after I finishing with the assignment, I picked up the D1 to play around by making some B&W images.
HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Marge Van Cleef (R) along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Karen Barton, along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: A buddhist monk chants and plays a drum during a protest of the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks march to the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.