2010 Indy MotoGP and John 3:16

Indianapolis is most famous for the Indy 500. Naturally anything speed related is drawn to this city. From drag racing to elite motorcycle racing. I've photographed the world champion Lawnmower racing champion from 2000. Anyway, racers are like warriors. No matter the source of speed, there is a magnetism to the conquering of speed and vulnerability and it forms a bond that's timeless.

I was at the practice Friday with my good friend John Patterson who raced in a sub-elite class. I have no idea how close to the big leagues he was in but his number was 316, as in John 3:16... Anywho, the guy reaching out a hand in the photo above (if you click on any photo it will get bigger) was a fellow racer who hadn't seen John for over a decade. It was like no time had passed. It's a special brotherhood and unfortunately, yesterday, they lost a 13 year old as he was bucked off his bike and another racer couldn't avoid hitting him. Peter Lenz, of Vancouver WA., rest in peace. According to his father, he died doing what he loved. Bless his family and bless the young man that couldn't control the speed and path that took him into Peter's path.

There was a winner at the GP, but I know that every person that races felt the reality and sting that what they love and do is something that is highly dangerous and that the win was pretty meaningless when a young passionate life was lost. Realizing that they've cheated death whether it was yesterday or a decade ago increased a bond among these speed demons and perhaps if they aren't already, brought them a little closer to the power that renders death meaningless. Thanks JOHN 3:16

Cindy, Zoe and Scout... pet slideshow!

This is Cindy and the namesake/mascots of her company www.ScoutandZoes.com naturally, it's Scout and Zoe! Scout and Zoe for those not yet in the know, is a dog chew company that sells hypo-allergenic dog chews, aka, Elk & Deer antlers. Brilliant huh?!

Scout is the puppy of the two and being a Short-haired Pointer has an abundance of energy. Zoe's been around the block a bit more but as a German Shepard they're always up to a good row and definitely held her own over Scout. You can see how little Cindy is in comparison and amazingly, she could handle both of these dogs and does it all the time! I was thoroughly impressed.

The photos in the slideshow came from Cindy's "favorite" folder. If you hire me to do portraits you and all your friends can look at each other's favorites folders and it makes it easy to order from and easy for me to design a slideshow or a book for a special day in your life.

I had such a great time with these dogs and Cindy's a doll, brilliant in so many ways. I can't wait to do the fall portraits and get Mr Scout and Zoe, aka Steve in on the act. I hope you enjoy!



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Key to Safe Teen Driving slideshow

Poetry Visualized

In October, I'll be the featured artist for the Lawrence Partnership for the Arts. I have a number of ideas and hundreds and probably thousands of pictures I could use that would feature my love of Americana. While I may still include some of that, I really wanted to do something more challenging and so I've asked people through my Facebook page and elsewhere to email or send me a poem they'd like to see interpreted in photos. My first set was submitted to me from my friend and band mate Mike Mulvaney who is a prolific songwriter and amazing guitarist/musician. This is his poem and this is how I see how he "Paints the Sky". These photos were all taken within 20 hours all within 5 minutes of my apartment. Which coincidentally is in Lawrence. Enjoy and if you have a poem you'd like me to interpret, email me at diehlphotographicarts@gmail.com

SKY PAINTER by Mike Mulvaney c1994
Do you lay your head upon His breast
When you see the setting sun?
Do the rays that pierce departing clouds
Bring warmth where there was none?
Does the night breeze whisper to your heart
That He's still in control?
Do you ever pause to see this scene unfold?

Sky Painter, show me the beauty of your works
You're the Artist and the Architect of all the universe
And when my blind eyes fail to see your hand in everything
Please hold me while you teach me how to see.

When a gray sky weeps, releasing rain
Does His mercy wash your soul?
And instead of gloom you feel the joy of once more being whole
Then in winter chill the pearl gray sky
Is a blanket, soft and warm
In this fallen world, He shelters us from harm

Sky Painter, show me the beauty of your works
You're the Artist and the Architect of all the universe
And when my blind eyes fail to see your hand in everything
Please hold me while you teach me how to see.

In the velvet of a clear night sky
His jewelry displayed
Hinting of perfection that mere diamonds cannot claim
And even when the clouds obscure
This vision from His throne
He sees us still, He will not leave us alone

Sky Painter, show me the beauty of your works
You're the Artist and the Architect of all the universe
And when my blind eyes fail to see your hand in everything
Please hold me while you teach me how to see.

In that moment just before the dawn
As your first words speak His Name
See the single spark of day's first light
Ignite the sky to flame
Once again we know new mercies
Once again, the promise learned -
Through skies like these He one day will return

Sky Painter, show me the beauty of your works
You're the Artist and the Architect of all the universe
And when my blind eyes fail to see your hand in everything
Please hold me while you teach me how to see.

5 minutes of preciousness! Enjoy

As promised, here's the final slide show with some more of my favs! Enjoy :)
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Precious in His sight....

About a month ago, my pastor taught on the blessings of children and how they're to be protected and loved and how much God just simply loves them, red, yellow, black and white.

Today I had the pleasure and will continue through tomorrow photographing the children that attend the Trinity Wesleyan Daycare on Allisonville Rd. and 97th st.

I was instantly and practically in shock at their beauty. These are who actors emulate. I felt I was watching adults at how they wish they could be. Pure, honest, free and simple. I took about 500 pics of which I took out about 80 "duds" so that means in 2 hours I shot over 400 photos I'm proud of. Here's a few of these. Graciously, Jennifer Kitterman, the Director of the daycare and brainchild of letting me photograph these has allowed me to post these on my blog. Thank you to her and to these kids and their parents.
To see the full content you would have to be a parent or a friend of theirs. Thanks to the parents and I'll have a full slideshow in a few days for everyone to enjoy!

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Jesus' words: Mark 10:14(NIV)

KeyBank Clearwater VIP opening

I love going to Key's VIP branch openings. IndyDine caters every one and for those that don't know of IndyDine magazine, you may want to look them up at www.indianapolisdine.com they're diehlicious!

I won't go on and on about KeyBank or IndyDine. I'll let the photos do my bidding. Just wish you were me for a minute. Enjoy!

As always click on the pic if you want to see them bigger and if you have an event/wedding you know could use a photographer, give me a call.