DB In Focus Photography

A few weeks ago I shot for the American Banjo Museum’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony. It was held at the top the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City. This was my second time shooting this event. You can check out the photos at www.dbinfocus.com #americanbanjomuseum #banjohalloffame #banjo #jimmymazzy #bobsnow #rosieogradys #janetdavisbanjo #johnnybaier #alisonbrown #johnhartford #music #banjofest #banjofest2019 #visitokc #travelok #bricktownokc #bricktown #okc #oklahomacity #oklahomacitybanjomuseum #banjohistory #halloffame #trophy #trophies #awards #award #recognition #greatmusician #greatmusic (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Nk-RUBOdU/?igshid=t4xzw07afxw9

The 52Frames challenge last week was Black and White. My love for black and white photography goes back to working the darkroom in high school. This is “Doc” one of only two B29’s that are still flying. #B29 #b29doc #b29superfortress #b29docsfriends #aviationphotography #boeing #airplane #tinkerafb #aviation #classicaircraft #planesofinstagram #planesofww2 #airshow #blackandwhite #bandw #52frames #52frames_blackandwhite #canon100400 #canon6dmarkii #canonusa #tinkerairshow2019 (at Tinker Air Force Base) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZOAD4BMDT/?igshid=1zh9t12ui2p8

The precision flying of the Navy Blue Angels while in OKC. #blueangels #blueangelsairshow #blueangelsfans #usnavy #usnavyblueangels #f18 #aircraft #aircraftphotography #tinkerafb #tinkerairforcebase #visitokc #airshow #airshow2019 #airshowphotography #canonusa #canon6dmarkii #canon100400 #oklahoma #oklahomacity #picoftheday #tinkerairshow2019 #jet #jets #fa18 #airplane #mcdonalddouglas #reflection #precision #flying #boeing #aviation #aviationphotography (at Tinker Air Force Base) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByO335xhUpU/?igshid=87zbl048hjc3

This was taken during a flag retirement ceremony. If you have never been to one, it is a very respectful, and reverent process. As we watch serval well used flags being retired these lyrics from the “Star Spangled Banner” repeated in my head; “Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?” This was my submission for this weeks 52Frames challenge “inspired by song lyric”. #starsandstripes #memorialdayweekend #flagretirement #lfcbsa #flag #fire #scouting #boyscoutsofamerica #retirement #lastfrontiercouncil #greatful #patriot #patriotism #honor #respect #thankyou #usa #usaflag #america #freedom #memorialday #memorialize #52frames #52frames_favoritesonglyric (at Edmond, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8RWFvhhnc/?igshid=12g2eslq5pyht

This weeks 52Frames challenge was “old”. We this is an old rototiller control panel and handlebars. #52frames #52frames_old #gardentools #rototiller #antique #face #anthropomorphic #anthropomorphism #cultivator #yardtools https://www.instagram.com/p/BvanwOlhM8T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1826hwtxl7rqf

I love the views we have after a severe thunderstorm passes over head. This was after this afternoons storms moved east out of OKC. #okwx #oklahomaweather #afterthestorm #storm #clouds #stormclouds #passingstorm #peaceafterthestorm #blueskies #sunlitclouds #clamafterthestorm #canon6dmarkii #weatherphotography #springinoklahoma #springstorm #springweather (at Northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvYCafuhaeB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kymwasnl6ptr

A shot from my driveway as circulating clouds and large amounts of hail pass by this afternoon in NW OKC #okwx #thunderstorm #okc #severeweather #clouds #storm #stormclouds #darksky #darkskies #springinoklahoma #oklahomaweather #lovestorms #weatherphotography #canon6dmarkii (at Northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvX-bs9hwg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gu2iw0ulvma8

Beck’s Garage on Western in Oklahoma City. #garage #shop #vintage #retro #retrocool #oldschool #automotive #repair #service #servicestation #acdelco #ratrod #automobilia #design #architecture #okcarchitecture #canon6dmarkii #travelok #night #nightphotography #blackandwhite #b&w #lowlight #shootinginthedark #classicgarage (at Northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvVmiy8h8SC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lxqlphjke1hr

Last weeks 52Frames challenge photo for “Negative Space”, which is the area of the photo that is not your subject. This was taken at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. #52frames_negativespace #beads #leather #woven #necklace #braided #dark #musem #nationalcowboyandwesternheritagemuseum #travelok #travel #oklahoma #okc #negativespace #shadow #canonusa #canon6dmarkii (at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BupmcRrBNSQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=as77mloslqo

American Indian Headdress at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. #americanindian #nativeamerican #headdress #feather #feathers #tradition #tradional #art #beautiful #texture #soft #tall #nativeamericanartifacts #nativeamericanculture #nativeamericanheaddress #nativeamericanfeathers #nationalcowboyandwesternheritagemuseum #canon6dmarkii #canonusa #oktraveltakeover #travel #travelok (at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BufW4Vih2TX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1msb735odxmi8

Abraham Lincoln at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. #abrahamlincoln #honestabe #okc #scuplture #statue #art #history #historicalfigure #starsandstripes #usflag #usa #potus #travelok #american #cowboyandwesternheritagemuseum (at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bueg2dSBGSM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q51af4fus9h3

Mountain Lion at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. #art #sculpture #carving #stonesculpture #statue #stonestatue #musuem #cowboyhalloffame #nationalcowboyandwesternheritagemuseum #carvedinstone #design (at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BudBPO0h_yY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k4x55x13t2n6

May Theater on North May Ave in Oklahoma City, OK. #theater #movietheater #retrotheater #midcentury #sign #moviehouse #okc #vintage #vintagemovietheater #50s #1950s #blackandwhite #bnw #bnwphotography #architecture #architecturephotography #design (at Northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuceULdBqME/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16jpba5kmesl6

The bottle on Classen. #advertising #milkbottle #sign #3dsign #3dadvertising #braums #braums #oklahoma #okc #oklahomacity #traffic #lights #carlights #street (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuaX3bPBMt4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ddl4jb3hahy6

This is the First Christian Church in Oklahoma City from a little different view. It is in imminent danger of being demolished, if the City can’t get it labeled as “Landmark”. This is a very unique mid-century building that needs to be saved. If you have spent anytime in North OKC you have seen this landmark. I have a more of this building that I will be posting. #midcenturymodern #midcentury #midcenturymodernarchitecture #firstchristianchurchokc #1stchristianchurchokc #1950s #50s #50sdesign #midcenturymoderndesign #design #architecture #unique #church #uniquearchitecture #uncommon #52frames_uncommon #savetheegg #dome #church #okclandmark #visitokc #travelok #eggsofinstagram #architecturephotography #canonusa #canon6dmarkii #isthisagreatstateorwhat #okiemodsquad #modernism #domearchitecture #dome #domechurch #skylight #tower #spire #retro #retrocool https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXptbvBshv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2aqh6ad9tph4

This is the First Christian Church in Oklahoma City. It is in imminent danger of being demolished, if the City can’t get it labeled as “Landmark”. This is a very unique mid-century building that needs to be saved. If you have spent anytime in North OKC you have seen this landmark. I have a more of this building that I will be posting. #midcenturymodern #midcentury #midcenturymodernarchitecture #firstchristianchurchokc #1stchristianchurchokc #midcenturymoderndesign #design #architecture #unique #uniquearchitecture #uncommon #52frames_uncommon #savetheegg #dome #church #okclandmark #visitokc #travelok #architecturephotography #canonusa #canon6dmarkii #isthisagreatstateorwhat https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSuKXQhawY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18fwum9fdike6

Yep it’s pinewood derby season. This step is always the part that make me most nervous. That said never operate power tools while taking close up photographs. #cubscouts #boyscouts #derbycar #scouting #derbyrace #pinewoodderby #pinewoodderbycar #drill #drillpress #wood #motion #closeup #closeupphotography #action #builtforspeed #drillbit #drilling #tool #powertool #powertoolsarefun #doasisaynotasido #momentoftruth https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs9d2x2Bpka/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9cc6dl4r3rup