When I Saw Her I Had To Wonder…
When I saw her in the window I had to wonder what she was seeing. A sexy lingerie store in the Pearl District of Portland Oregon. Sometimes I find store windows very fascinating if you look beyond just what you are supposed to be seeing.
Pick You Plane For Your Photo Shoot
Thank You to so many of you for your notes and e-mails about shooting with me. I just want to be clear that we cannot just run over to the Palm Springs Air Museum with lights and cameras and wardrobe and a makeup artist, set up and start shooting photographs on the tarmac with a P-51 Mustang or the four engine bomber of your choice. This is well arranged ahead of time and there are costs involved. Sharon Lim and I had discussed this early on, and with some bumps in the road, I was able to make this happen. So I would love to shoot with you with that P-51 or maybe a helicopter but send me a note and we can chat about it. Thanks!
Rule #1
Rule #1 in my photo shoots is have fun. Rule #2 in my photo shoots is see Rule #1. And having fun with Sharon Lim at the Palm Springs Air Museum was what we did. Looking outstanding in that fit body hugging dress with our airplane du jour, a 1946 Boeing Stearman is just too perfect! Big Thanks to Natalie Lyle for our outstanding Makeup and Hair Styling.
More Of A Fit Lifestyle
Everybody loved Tina Sansom from her photograph I posted last week, So I thought you needed to see more of her from her photo shoot with me! Loving her fit lifestyle, her vacationing means being at the gym everyday and then off to the Olympia this week to take in more fit lifestyle! And the fit lifestyle sure fits Tina Sansom! Thanks!
A great day of Makeup and Hair Styling by Natalie Lyle!
“What Use Is Sitting Alone In Your Room…
She said “It is fun to think there are still places called the Kit Kat Club”. Of course thinking of the seedy Berlin cabaret in the 1930’s of Christopher Isherwood’s book which became “Cabaret” the Broadway musical and movie. “What use is sitting alone in your room…”
Naked She Turned From The Train…
Naked, she turned from the train leaving with only a cape from her hair flowing behind her.
The famous bronze statue Kvinneakt created by Norman J. Taylor seemingly turning and leaving the train in Portland Oregon. Kvinneakt means “nude woman” in Norwegian. Often the source of fun and controversy, public art that endures.
Traveling Hot!
Making another part of the world her stage. Tina Sansom having fun standing in front of my cameras at the wind farms here. A fitness devotee she will be sitting in the front rows of the Olympia next week as well. Outstanding Makeup and Hair Styling by Natalie Lyle and the 106 degree weather courtesy of our Palm Springs Sun!
Take Off With Us…
“Take off with us! Take off with us!”
“Up there where the clouds are pillowy…”
“What’s you’re answer, chum?
Are you gonna come on the coolest, hottest
Coolest, hottest, coolest, hottest trip that’s ever been?”
Sharon Lim and her Boeing Stearman adventure.
Fly Her To A Gym!
Fly her halfway around the world, put her in a gym and she is at home.Sharon Lim from Singapore at Power Of Fitness in Palm Desert. And even better, in front of my cameras! With Makeup and Hair Styling by Natalie Lyle. Thank You!
An Aviatrix Of Fitness
Let’s get those seat backs and tray tables up and your seat belts snug. Your pilot is Sharon Lim and it is going to be a bumpy ride! From Singapore to the NPC True Strength Games in Irving Texas, then to Palm Springs, we thought Sharon needed a different plane this time. A 1946 Boeing PT-17 A75N1 Stearman. U.S. Navy 555 at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
It Is Everywhere!
There is magic around us everywhere! You only have to look and have your camera ready. A store window in downtown Portland Oregon.
Just Along The Willamette
On a sunny Saturday morning, just walking along the Willamette River to the Portland Saturday Market. In Portland Oregon.
Hung Far Low
A sign that speaks for itself in so many ways. In the Chinatown District in Portland Oregon.
Should I Pay The $8…
Do you think I should pay the $8.00 or park it myself? At the El Gaucho Restaurant in Portland Oregon.
She Turned Her Back On Me!
Leave it to my best buddy Hannah Gordon Etherson to turn her back on me! Ok I will admit it was worth the view. On stage today at Muscle Beach/Veniceshe took home a Second Place Trophy! Yes!
Lee Labrada Inducted In The Muscle Beach Hall Of Fame
Legendary Bodybuilder Lee Labrada today being inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall Of Fame. Of course on stage at Muscle Beach/Venice! Outstanding!
And from Wikipedia… Lee Labrada (born 8 March 1960 in Havana, Cuba) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder, published author and current CEO of Labrada Nutrition. Labrada was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2004. Labrada has his own supplement company called Labrada Nutrition.
He is one of the world’s most well-known and celebrated bodybuilding legends. Lee Labrada holds 22 professional bodybuilding titles, including the IFBB Mr. Universe. He is one of the few pro bodybuilders in history to consistently have placed in the top four at the Mr. Olympia competition (the “Super Bowl” of bodybuilding) for seven consecutive years; a feat he shares with Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has appeared on the covers of more than 100 bodybuilding and fitness magazines and has been featured on CNBC, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and ESPN as a fitness and nutrition expert.
Thinking It Through
My buddy Anu Mcknight backstage at Muscle Beach/Venice today thinking through his posing. He went home with hardware, a Third Place Trophy in what was a really big class. Doing Good!
Concentrating Backstage
My friend from Palm Springs Fitness, Christopher Bates concentrating during his workout in the “Pit” backstage at Muscle Beach/Venice today. He ended up going home with a First Place Trophy! Good job Chris!
Nine Feet Tall
Jeff Behar and his wife Diem in front of his giant 9 ft tall banner at Muscle Beach/Venice today. And yes I photographed the banner as well. Fun Day!
OK… Suggested Pokes!
I had no idea Facebook was making these suggestions for me. A little personal perhaps but the selections are quite stellar!
It Is Ava Time!
My best buddy Ava Cowan from our photo shoot at Muscle Beach/Venice some time back. You know Ava Cowan from so many magazine features, on stage at the biggest shows, her magazine columns, videos, appearances and much more. Truly one of the most respected and beautiful women in our sport of fitness.
I know that many of you are evaluating your direction in fitness and competition. So now is the time. Ava just re-launced her website and is offering a 25% discount on customized programs that will get you where you want to go. And Ava knows what she is doing and is the person who will save you years of mis-direction and can indeed find tune you. So go to her Facebook page and her website. The discount code is 25_off but don’t wait. It is only good through Tuesday at midnight! Go take a look!http://www.avacowan.com/
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