LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

While most of the rest of the country is experiencing economic woes and far from prospering, Lincoln is moving right along...Thankyou, very much! The recent opening of the new Pinnacle Bank Arena in the Haymarket is a testimony once again to collective ingenuity, sound fiscal management and midwestern frugality. Unlike our Federal counterparts, we don't buy what we can't afford...

 Proud Mayor, Chris Beutler poses in front of the finished product.

Several events have been big hits and top name performers have already taken the stage. Concert goers love the new venue...a really big deal for us small town, cornfed Huskerheads!
Recently, I had a chance to do a little shoot at country queen, Miranda Lambert's 'Locked and Reloaded' tour concert...

 Above is the new skyline from the Hawks Field at Haymarket Park and below is a shot of the old downtown US Post Office's new neighbor.

Next up, the basketball season...

Go Big Red!

Tom

A TRIBUTE TO TIMING...

Wrapping up the shooting list for our upcoming 2014 edition of Lincoln Today Magazine, I needed one more shot of the James Arthur Vineyards in the rolling hills just north of Lincoln. Having missed a turn on the way out, I arrived just as the sun was setting for the day. Ten minutes later would have been too late. I spotted this lovely and accommodating group of audiology students and one lucky guy enjoying the evening together...

I love this picture for many reasons...just a perfect evening, perfect fall weather, perfect lighting, picture perfect models, Sriyani's perfect touch adding 2 blue bottles on the table...just a real sweet vibe all around...making it more than obvious, there is really no place like Nebraska! (^_^)
I love it when everything comes together...dancing in the light, timing is always the key.

Once again...
Mission accomplished,
Tom

PLAYGROUND UPDATE...GOOD NEWS!!!

A while back, I made an appeal for help in funding playground equipment for school kids in war torn NE Sri Lanka.
These are the blog links...

http://tomtidball.blogspot.com/2012/11/turn-em-loose.html

http://tomtidball.blogspot.com/2012/07/play-time.html

I am so happy to report that small mission has been accomplished. With great thanks and appreciation for dedication and hard work displayed by the wonderful staff at Community Concern who followed through sharing love all along, and not forgetting of course those who donated cash... I post this little video clip of the dedication and opening of the school playground in Vavuniya. Sri Lankans love these events!
Please excuse the reference to myself in the video as I didn't really do so much. To me, this is just another good example of what teamwork can do and how in the end everyone is blessed...
Enjoy the smiles...

http://www.mediafire.com/watch/q0066td4kh4a224/CCS.mp4

and once again thanks to all who helped out...
Tom