Darren K. Osgood Photography Blog

Epiphany 2012 in Tarpon Springs

2012-01-12T10:34:00.000-05:00

What a day. January 6th, 2012 will be remembered as one of the most exciting and unusual events in the history of this festival. As thousands gathered at Craig Park surround Spring Bayou waiting to see who was going to retrieve the cross and be blessed for the coming year, the suspense was incredible. The Archbishop threw the cross in and the boys quickly dove in the murky water. Boy after boy came up for air and then went back down, yet no cross yet. Minutes passed, seeming like hours. You could almost hear a pin drop in the crowds. Then as everyone could sense the frustration and fatigue of the boys, people began to whisper, "What now?"

After probably close to five minutes had passed when the decision was made to throw a 2nd cross. Oh boy, what happens now if both crosses turn up? Sure enough seconds after the 2nd cross was thrown, it was retrieved. A collective sigh of relief immediately followed by a thunderous clap of approval was heard. The ceremony can continue but wait, boys are still looking for the first cross thrown. Showing a healthy determination several boys re-entered the water in hope of bringing good luck for their families. Nobody was leaving. Come on, everybody was trying to tell the boys to dive where they hadn't been looking, on the right side of the dock. A few minutes after the Archbishop had began to leave for the church an outstretched arm emerged from the water. We have a 2nd blessing! Oh my, most of the people in the crowd murmured. We've never heard of such a thing. Many wondered, will he and his family be blessed too?

The general spirits of the throngs of people exited the area, excitedly talking about the day that would mark a special occasion in the history of the Epiphany. I was amazed at how well organized the city had planned for this big event with the abundance of law enforcement officers to ensure all the pedestrians and motorist were able to leave in an orderly and safe manner.

Boy how times flies.....

2011-12-14T16:49:00.000-05:00

Always love to see repeat clients and how their children have grown. Had the pleasure of photographing Samantha and Anthony yesterday. What good kids they are. See for yourself.....

Have you been to Tarpon Springs?

2011-08-21T22:42:00.000-04:00

Tarpon Springs is one of the most picturesque towns in Pinellas County. Sitting on the Anclote River is the former Greek Fishing Village which is now more of a tourist destination than fishery. In its day though, there were throngs of fisherman and spongers as we know them. They would dive for the vast beds of sponges located in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, the Sponge Docks is better known for their Greek Foods and Pastries and the Fresh Seafood. A few places on the Anclote River are accessible from the River. One of the more prominent Restaurants that sit on the River is the former Louis Pappa's Resturant, now known as the Riverside Grille and on the rooftop is the Veranda as seen in this photograph. In the foreground is a gorgeous Hatteras Yacht.

The Million Dollar Pier

2011-08-14T13:50:00.000-04:00

The St.Petersburg Pier has been slated for demolition by the City Leaders. You can read more here City Council votes to demolish the Pier. So I took a little trip down there last week and spent about an hour photographing the pier from many perspectives. Here is but one image I created of the soon to be faded memory of the pier.

Always looking to expand my skill set and to create new work....

2011-08-12T00:32:00.001-04:00

With that in mind, I set out today to work on some personal projects of mine. I like to promote the area attractions and points of interest. So I traveled across Pinellas County from the North End to the South End and ended up in St.Petersburg. I stopped in several cities along the way though. One of my first stops was in Dunedin, on the causeway. Love this area, so beautiful, especially as it was today. Chamber of Commerce kind of day with the exception of it being a little hot. Anyhow, below is one of my first images taken this afternoon on the causeway at the Recreational Rental Facility.

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2011-08-09T11:17:00.001-04:00

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Color Restoration

2011-07-31T22:12:00.000-04:00

Sometimes, you have to practice to maintain your skills. Tonight I was working with photoshop and felt a little nostalgic. I saw a photo of my dad from when he served in the Army during WWII. I thought, I bet it would look nice if I colorized it. I know not everyone likes these images, but they are special to me and I certainly enjoying working on those images special to me. So this is what I came up with tonight. Actually, I did two versions, one with a more colorful shirt and tie and then this one which I think maybe closer to reality.

An amazing tattoo and a story

2011-07-30T11:19:00.000-04:00

For those of you who know me well, know I have been taking photographs of tattoo's for a very long time and appreciating the art. I can't help but think of one very special person, who was a lover of tattoo art named Alice Desfontes, may she Rest In Peace. Anyhow I had the opportunity this morning to appreciate a very beautiful piece on the back of Coby McConnell. Thanks Coby is was a pleasure to view and capture your art today. Please feel free to share your story here too. If anyone needs Pest Control services, Coby does a great job. His website is here Coby's Pest Control.

The all new osgoodphotography.com blog and website

2011-07-28T21:59:00.000-04:00

Hello,
Welcome. I have been working hard on updating and revising my website and blog. Please feel free to comment on my website or work. As many of you know I've had to deal with health issues over that past few years and that has led to me to shy away from some potential assignments/work and this is my way of letting everyone know, we are back! Watch my blog daily as I will offer limited time specials and new artwork for sale. Yes over the years although most of my professional work has been portraits, many friends and customers have expressed an interest in my artwork. With that in mind I have created a special area on my website to offer prints, complete with matting and framing, mailed directly to your home. Thank you for following my work over the years and for your patronage. I look forward to hearing from you.