Restoration

A new challenge this week with a major restoration project. The photograph had water accidentally spilled on it and the emulsion separated from the paper and was peeling off. The photo was also badly faded. I had to fudge, yes that is a technical term
( wink, wink ) a lot of the man's suit. There just isn't enough material to clone so I had to make my own. Click on image to enlarge.

Horse Racing

We stopped at Presque Isle Downs and caught a few races again this weekend. The weather was nice but unbelieveably hot. The horses strained to finish the longer challenges. I did get some interesting images and was happy with the results. Here are a few from the day. Click to enlarge.

Celtic Festival

The Celtic Festival at the Amherst Museum in Amherst, NY. Lots of food, games, dancing and music today at the festival. Plenty of things for everyone to do. Here are a few shots from today.

Dunkirk Light House

The Dunkirk Light House in Dunkrk, NY. I took a few images of the building and surrounding areas but with the weather was not co operating ( rain ) they look much better in B&W. I did get one colorful abstract.

Race track

We stopped at Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA. Nice race track. Casino is too smokey, blah. Even though it was raining I grabbed a few shots of the first race and the paddock. They have evening races. Post time is 5:30 pm. I am planning a trip back already.

A big Congratulations here!

On Sunday we had a most wonderful opportuntity to meet and photograph Manfred and Marjean Leissle. They celebrated a 50th anniversary. Their loving children made sure they did it in style. They were escorted in the classic Excalibur Limosine to St. John's Catholic Church in LaSalle where they renewed their vows. Atfer a photo shoot at Great Lakes Gardens and Fatima Shrine they had a beautiful reception at the Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls. You can view their complete day of photos on our main site: www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com

Steve & April

Congratulations to Steve and April. They married on Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lancaster and then had a marvelous reception at Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence,NY. Steve and April are the sweetest couple with wonderful families and it was pure pleasure to shoot their wedding. You can view their complete wedding and April's prebridal session at our main site: www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com