Behind the Lens

Thunderstorms

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:47:00 +0000

Muse fireman Frank Egizio carries a large branch that fell across Burnside Drive in Cecil Township during a heavy thunderstorms.

Sky Diver

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:18:00 +0000

Zack Crowe from Washington jumps off the high dive at Washington Park.

River Sweep

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:16:00 +0000

Volunteer, Scott Rice, removes trash from Catfish Creek in Tylerdale, during River Sweep, where some of the items were tires, clothing, mattresses and a bike.

How big is your Ecological Footprint ? Take the quiz to see how your lifestyle impacts the planet.

Lucy Lue

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:25:00 +0000

Practice Makes Perfect

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:23:00 +0000

Jennifer Stroyne, makes a forehand return at Peters Township Summer Tennis Clinic.

Whisper

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:01:00 +0000

Grapes

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:41:00 +0000

Riding the Wave

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:21:00 +0000

Angelic Artistry

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:07:00 +0000

Laurence H. Manos an artist and iconographer, paints Orxthodox iconography on the wall of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.

Steady Hands

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:14:00 +0000

Rexanna Quedenfeld, makes a pot with potter Judy Hopson during the Sixth Annual Art in the Park Art in Action event at Washington Park.

Never Forgotten

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:15:00 +0000

A Memorial Day program, at the National Cemetary of the Alleghenies, was held to remember and honor all military members. William Ferrelli from Burgettstown sits at his daughter, Alanna D. Ferrelli-Close, grave. She served as a SSGT in the United States Air Force, during the Persian Gulf war.

Cheryl Harris, from Cranberry, spends a quiet moment at her sons graveside at the National Cememetry of the Alleghenies.

A One and A Two

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:27:00 +0000

Patty and Emil Husarchik from Daisytown are regulars at the Jeannette American Legion Polka dances.

Family History

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:22:00 +0000

William McVay portrays his great-grandfather Jacob Dentzer, a Civil War soldier. McVay holds an original medal awarded to Dentzer.

Walking The Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:18:00 +0000

Candidates make their way to their commencement ceremony at Washington & Jefferson College.

Dandelion

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:10:00 +0000

Beauty is all around us if we just take the time to look.

Eye of the Tiger

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:07:00 +0000

Tiger Woods during the 2007 U.S. Open Chamionship at Oakmont Country Club.

New Start

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:54:00 +0000

K.D. Kelly plants new starts in her flower garden on Route 136 in Monongahela.

Sun Fish

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:26:00 +0000

When I was a child I could not wait to go fishing with my dad and grandfather. The night before the trip, we would go out after dark to search for nightcrawlers. My job was to hold the flashlight and then it was off to bed. I could hardly sleep. I was the first one up and dressed, setting in the dark, waiting and ready to go and wondering if I was going to catch anything.

There was something about the experience that was truly magical to me!

It has been years sense I have held a fishing pole. But when I hold my camera and look through the lens, I experience that same magical feeling of never knowing what images I will catch.

Giovanni Biagini, 5, of Jefferson Borough catches a fish at 84 Lakes while fishing with his father, Sean.

Setting The Pace

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:55:00 +0000

Runners struggle to break from the pack in the 1,600 meters during the Washington and Green County Coaches Meet.

Day At The Park

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:55:00 +0000

Steven Manges with friend Riley Hill pour water from their boots after playing in the stream at Mingo Creek County Park.

The Final Push

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:23:00 +0000

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters Saturday night at California University of Pennsylvania.

Senator Barack Obama shakes hands with supporters Tuesday after speaking at Washington and Jefferson College.

What an incredible week ! I have had the opportunity to photograph history in the making. La Dolce Vita

Play Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:48:00 +0000

James Lows gets a big hit while playing sofball in a parking lot at West Findley and Green streets in Canton Township.

Restoring George

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:45:00 +0000

Restoration work on George Washington atop Washington County Courthouse.

Stop The Towers

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:14:00 +0000

Protesters lock arms as part of a human chain spelling out the words "Stop The Towers" during a rally against Allegheny Energy TrAIL in Scenery Hill.

Antique Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Celeste Van Kirk) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:47:00 +0000

Friends, Rose Dean (left) and Deare Kawitz, both from Belle Vernon, look for a good deal at the Washington Antique Fair, which is held on the last Sunday of each month at Consol Energy Park.