Peggy Dyer Photography

2009-01-03T06:58:00.000-07:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's officially 2009, and people are getting back to work and kids are headed back to school.

I hope you had joyous holiday celebrations, and were surrounded by friends, family, and laughter. �I'm excited to be heading into 2009�

I've got art hanging on the walls - check out OZO this month

GUILTY PLEASURES indoor cycling is back on the schedule at Mountain's Edge!

and other exciting projects are manifesting.

It is indeed the End of the OLD Times, and the Start of the NEW!

2008-12-27T12:24:00.002-07:00

The Tonic Rays -��I am so psyched to share this awesome news about my friend's band, The Tonic Rays. �I met Joe Cummings and Marie Dance earlier this year while in Thailand. �I got to hang with Joe and Marie because of Something Underground. �They played a few shows there too, it was great to hang out watching musicians jam, sing, and dance with each other and feel the energy that flowed through my art as a result of those experiences.

I feel it like a river raging through me, so hang on for the ride.

WAHOO!

This is the first photo I ever took at a concert with my iphone. It's RICK SPRINGFIELD, out in the crowd during his show.

PS - �I'm available for travel worldwide!�

Call me, we can make some music, tell some stories and have ADVENTURES!

PRESS RELEASE:�

The Tonic Rays make Billboard rock critic's top 10 picks of 2008 - December 24, 2008.

The Tonic Rays, founded by songwriters Marie Dance and Joe Cummings in the northwestern Thailand town of Pai in 2006, are the first Thailand-based band ever to be included in a US critic's annual top picks.�In addition to Dance and Cummings, who handle vocals and guitars, and who hail from the UK and the USA respectively, the band features Thailand native Sun Ray on bass and Japan-born Mark Iwamoto on drums. �A sales surge is anticipated over the coming weeks as a result of making Eddy's list, but the band is pressing more CDs to meet the unexpected demand. Recorded and mixed by Rangsan Chaiya in Thailand and mastered by Prairie Sun in California, 'The Tonic Rays' album is available online as a CD or as an mp3 download at Amazon, CdBaby, iTunes and MySpace, and direct via PayPal.�

Chuck Eddy's Billboard list in full:
Top 10 Albums of 2008, Billboard

1. Jamey Johnson, "That Lonesome Song" (Mercury).
2. Ross Johnson, "Make It Stop! The Most Of Ross Johnson" (Goner).
3. Rose Tattoo, "Blood Brothers" (Wacken).
4. Rick Springfield," Venus in Overdrive" (New Door/UMe).
5. The Knux, "Remind Me in 3 Days..." (Interscope).
6. The Tonic Rays, "The Tonic Rays" (TonicSongs).
7. Woodbox Gang, "Drunk As Dragons" (Alternative Tentacles).
8. Carter's Chord, "Carter's Chord" (Show Dog Nashville).
9. Phil Vassar, "Prayer of a Common Man" (Universal).
10. New Bloods, "The Secret Life" (Kill Rock Stars).

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Detroit-born music journalist Chuck Eddy started his career with The Village Voice and Creem, where he published one of the first national interviews with the Beastie Boys in the mid-1980s. Eddy has gone on to write for Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Tonight, Entertainment Weekly and other national publications. After serving as music editor at The Village Voice for seven years, Eddy briefly wrote a thrice-weekly heavy metal blog for MTV Urge and a monthly page of capsule CD reviews in Harp magazine called 'The Last Roundup.' He most recently worked as senior editor for Billboard. He has authored two books: Stairway to Hell: The 500 Best Heavy Metal Albums in the Universe, and The Accidental Evolution of Rock and Roll.

2008-12-26T10:37:00.002-07:00

Unity Church - The Larson Family sings, at Christmas Eve services at Columbine Unity Church

2008-12-20T10:27:00.004-07:00

The Last Man Standing - A few years ago at the annual Heartzones� conference in Denver I met a man they call Pinkhouse. He got his nickname because his wife, Helen, wanted to paint their house pink. His real name is Paul Camerer, and he is turning 90 years old this week. To celebrate his birthday, Heartzones� with the help of his friends from the Pinkhouse gym, The Sally Edwards Company and Timex have organized a 5K Walk or Run called "The Last Man Standing" It begins tomorrow, Sunday December 21, 2008, at 1pm in Sacramento.

Join us! �The entry fee is just $10, �Packet pickup is at Nepenthe Clubhouse (corner of Swarthmore and Commons Dr - 111 Commons Drive, Sacramento CA. �Pick up your packet at 1pm and then walk over to the Howe Ave Bridge and start the course. �After you finish, join us back at the clubhouse for a lovely potluck dinner and celebrate Paul's birthday.

Pinkhouse has amazing cardiovascular fitness for a man his age. �He has been running since the 60's, and has completed marathons, and races all over the country. �In the photograph above, Annie and Pinkhouse exchange a friendly handshake before the Pinkhouse challenge while Dr Carl Foster watches in the background. �

Pinkhouse started a gym in his garage, a cycling club to be more specific. �And for the past 10 years friends and neighbors have gathered each morning with their bike to start the morning with a workout. �The Pinkhouse Gym has actively participated in other community events here are some photos, courtesy of Pinkhouse gym members.

To enter the "Last Man Standing" 5K you must sign the waiver and informed consent release, read it carefully.

"I am aware of the hazards inherent of chooing to get fit and run to celebrate Paul Camerer's 90th birthday. The side effects of traiing and finishing may include more energy, increased metabolism, sense of well being and happiness, loss of body fat, more friends, and being with my loved ones. I indemnify and release my parents and all others because it isn't their fault. In case of emergency, please contact my family and friends and ask to them to continue to support my commitment to participate in the LAST MAN STANDING 5K. If found off course, please send a run angel immediately to re-direct my efforts."

Grab your shoes, and 10 bucks, and meet me there at 1pm tomorrow!

2008-12-20T06:00:00.001-07:00

Signs are Everywhere - �You've probably seen the movie "Bruce Almighty", there's a great scene at the beginning of the movie where he is ranting about needing to see a sign. �He's driving behind a construction truck that has all kinds of road signs in the back, things like CAUTION, SLOW DOWN, etc. �

When we're going through life so focused on what we think we want, we often miss the signs that are obviously right there in front of us.�

One morning, after photographing a wedding up in Keystone,�I saw Andy Warhol! �Ok - I saw his likeness in reverse on the top of Buffalo Mountain.

Can you see it?

If you're ever in Pittsburgh, head over to the Andy Warhol museum. �The exhibits are always rotating, and you just never know what you're gonna find.

My favorite spot on a recent visit was the silver cloud installation. �I think I was in there for about 1/2 hour. It's something you just have to experience for yourself. �

2008-12-19T06:37:00.001-07:00

Blue skies

Smiling on me

With a poem by Rumi

2008-12-18T10:18:00.002-07:00

Speaking of Kermit the Frog - It's easy to be green these days.

Did the holidays slip by without a holiday card FROM you!? Just think of how wonderful it would be to receive a nice colorful hand addressed envelope in the mail (that's not a bill!) in January?

Send wishes for the year ahead from you and yours to others as resolution #1: �Send a NEW YEAR's CARD filled with blessings and tidings and your family's smiling faces!

Kermit says, if you're feeling Green? ? Send an e-card!

2008-12-17T06:23:00.003-07:00

The Muppet Show -�Things I grew up loving include but are not limited to; The Muppets, Sesame Street and all things Disney. �I am the oldest of 3 kids, and was surrounded by the chaos of family, cousins and children. �My parents were hard working blue collar folks, and taught us the value of hard work and the importance of family. � �My animated and furry friends helped me to dream. �

I have a most magical and exciting life and I am so excited to share�

My friends have the Muppet Show on DVD and I've been watching old shows, classic skits with Vincent Price, Dudley Moore, Alice Cooper, and Beverly Sills

The Muppet Show! �[Television Theme Song]

It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight.

It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Show tonight.

Why do we always come here
I guess we'll never know
It's like a kind of torture
To have to watch the show

And now let's get things started
Why don't you get things started
It's time to get things started
On the most sensational inspirational celebrational Muppetational
This is what we call the Muppet Show

2008-12-15T15:58:00.002-07:00

Christmas is coming - I decided to try something new for my show next month at Ozo. �I purchased a roll of canvas, and I'm printing my photos from Thailand. �It's so wonderful to have art rolling off of my Fine Art Printer. �I can't wait to stretch these, and apply some paint and textures.

Elephants, Beaches, and Temples.. �Oh My! �

2008-12-11T23:17:00.002-07:00

Working with Artists - �I have managed in the last year to surround myself with other talented artists and musicians. �I did this photo at the d-note in Arvada. �This was the first night I heard my friend, Seth Larson (Something Underground)�and Angie Stevens�make music together.

It would not be the last...

2008-12-11T17:56:00.002-07:00

Opening up the pages - Today is the first day I'm opening up my journal and sharing my creative process with the world. �I feel a bit raw, vulnerable but most of all excited. �I've been keeping journals actively since high school. �Last week, they were all finally liberated from the boxes in my storage garage. �I've got them within reach, and on display at my office, it's so powerful as an artist to be able to put your hand into and onto the process. �

It's good to share..

Translation :

Creativity - Feeling the Fear & Doing it Anyway - April 14, 2004 11pm

How is it that each day, every waking moment the simple, yet sometimes painful art of creation is going on under our noses, before our very eyes. �The sun rises and sets, the blades of grass grow and the clouds magically transform & dance across the sky. �Yet, most of us walk through life as a passenger often not even taking the time to notice those subtleties & marvel as time evolves.

I want to share myself with you. �How I manage to open my eyes, to see the world though my camera lens and spread the message of love.

2008-12-05T00:16:00.004-07:00

"From near to far, From Here to There�Funny things are Everywhere!"
- Dr Seuss

For my dear friend Claire and her beautiful children.

It's really a magical thing to be me

Many fun and exciting people I get to see

This one has red hair (Calvin)

That one giggles everywhere (Lily)

Hannah, I could not even forget you

I think I met you when you were two

Before you ever wore a high heeled shoe�

or lipstick

kids grow up too quick

Thank you for playing with me

I give you now to the world�for all to see

2008-12-03T09:45:00.002-07:00

4 little monkeys - jumping on the bed

Turbo sessions RULE!

2008-12-02T00:06:00.001-07:00

SUPER TUESDAY

Today, Tuesday Dec 2nd, 2008
I'm teaching 3 indoor cycling classes at

Mountain's Edge Fitness
693 S Broadway St # K
Boulder, CO 80305

Want to join me?

6am -
9:30am -
5:30pm -

(I have guest passes, available)

please make sure you call 303-494-5000 to sign up!

2008-11-30T12:20:00.001-07:00

RETOUCHING�

Before - Image was taken at a school

fundraiser, and when Dad picked up

Bella�and swung her around, her feet

went right off�the edge of the background.

AFTER - background was added, color and density adjusted for optimum printing.

2008-11-29T12:13:00.003-07:00

Through the Years - Here's a new collage from a family I've been photographing for 6 years now. As a baby in 2002, Max had these BIG eyes, and this great head of hair. Of course, looking at his dad, you can see that great hair runs in the family. Bella was very shy the first time I met her in 2005, I love the image in the top left corner from that session, juxtaposed with the one in the lower right corner from last month.

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2008-11-28T13:50:00.002-07:00

Making Art - I'm working on 2 shows right now, one will hang in Denver in December, the other at Ozo coffee in Boulder for January.

I've got some specific themes in mind, and I've discovered some gems in my archives.

This is a mixed media canvas I did a few years ago to celebrate the birth of my friend's daughter.

2008-11-28T09:49:00.001-07:00

Giving Thanks - �On November 1, 2007 at approximately 7:30 MST, my Grandfather, Steve Deli, passed away. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life well into my adulthood.�

I shared a story about an afternoon I spent with him, and I received such an overwhelming response of love from so many people. � �

"It's in a time like this that the importance of my work becomes clear. I'm not just a photographer, I'm an observer, a journalist, an anthropologist of families, a historian entrusted with peoples most precious memories. I've been photographing people since high school; I've created millions of frames of places, people and things but most precious of all are those special memories that become frozen in time."

Now that he's gone, flipping through the photos today, I wish I had recorded his voice that day. All those stories he shared, his laugh, the sound of that Skoal can tapping and rolling on the table. Even just to hear him say, "I love you Peg, catch a big fish for me." That afternoon, I capturing so many expressions and little personal habits like touching his head and the way he crossed his legs. These photos are priceless, I would like to share that afternoon with you, please follow this link.

I hope you enjoy the story and photos I wrote about our afternoon together.

2008-11-27T10:32:00.002-07:00

Mama Jo - �This is a short excerpt from circle of life session with a family I photographed a few years ago. �In addition to stills, we captured some video and more importantly, audio of the day.�

After the newest baby's baptism, and the little party, and we settled into a spot on the couch and listened while Haley and Holly chatted with their Grandmother, Mama Jo.

It?s a story of how lives intertwine - one going out, another one beginning. It?s the circle of life indeed!

Doing this work in the world, makes my heart sing.

2008-11-27T01:49:00.004-07:00

Giving Thanks and Telling Stories

Thank You Mom and Dad. �
Thanks for believing in me!�

I'm thankful for the vibrant colors of the food on my table
I'm thankful for the friends, and family I have all around.
I'm thankful for the sounds of love and laughter in the air.

Thanks for giving me the gift of family.

Thank you for teaching me to tell stories
for insisting that we gather
around the dinner table each night
as a family to listen
to tell the tales of our day.

Everyday I strive to create
Exploring a magical space
traveling from place to place
desire to listen
eyes to see
love of life

Digging for buried treasure
and the looks of love
in their eyes.

As you gather around your Thanksgiving feast,�

take a moment to arrive. �Look around the room,

make eye contact with the people surrounding you. �

When you're ready, call me.

I'll tell your story

2008-11-25T12:20:00.002-07:00

Eyes as Big as�

Jolly Ranchers�

This is Ella Rose, her eyes are indeed this beautiful, this big, and this blue.

This was a favorite image from their session in October. �We were up at NCAR, it was a bit chilly, and the colors were just perfect.

I just delivered a 9x12 Canvas print for their home, and it is practically life size.

I love photographing children, it
brings so much joy to so many people.

For years to come.

2008-11-24T14:36:00.002-07:00

Canvas Collage DEAL��

Square with 15 or 16 images

10x10 = $200*

12x12 = $250*

14x14 = $300*

20x20 = $350*

*price is good through Dec 10, 2008

2008-11-21T17:21:00.002-07:00

The Hansen Family

Just a quick peek at their session!

2008-11-20T16:13:00.003-07:00

Willy the Wiener dog

My friend is out of town and I'm taking care of him for a few days. I brought him to the office and Willy quickly became our official mascot. He spent most of the morning going from lap to lap getting and spreading the love. As the day wore on, it was Ariel's lap he favored most. Everyone is hoping for a visit from him, he's super sweet.

BUT the point of this post, is that these images were taken with my iphone. �My first generation, 4 gig iphone. �I brought them into photoshop and ran a few actions on them. �I've got several action sets that I use and LOVE. �Kevin Kubota's Image Tools are fantastic! �Parker J Pfister has a set from a few years ago, and his BIG RUN COLOR is a must - I'm not sure what's in that action, but DAMN it just makes my images shine. �Then of course we go to my new favorites, Totally Rad Actions! �Magic Glasses, Cinnamon Toast, and their TR2 set has an action that is called POS - it gives the edges a darker vignette, and a bit of blur.

2008-11-19T15:16:00.002-07:00

PUBLISHED ~! Faces of Sunset Blvd. - My friend, Patrick Ecclesine as been working hard to finish his photo-documentary book, Faces of Sunset Boulevard, A Portrait of Los Angeles in time for the holidays. His book (published by Santa Monica Press) just hit the shelves of Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and other bookstores yesterday!

His work has gathered RAVE reviews from all over the world, and Boulevard has been awarded the Top Photo Book of 2008 by Shutterbug magazine, beating out offerings from some of the most respected photographers in the world.

There will be an exhibition from November 26 to January 8 at the ArcLight cinemas on Sunset Boulevard. This exhibit will focus on the outlandish and outrageous inhabitants of West Hollywood along the Sunset Strip at night.�

Also, on December 6th there will be a book signing at the Book Soup bookstore on Sunset Boulevard at 7pm. Feel free to drop by. It?ll be fun. Also if you have any interest in attending the private reception with all the big-wigs in the book, please let me know ? that will be on December 7th at the Arclight.

Please be sure to check out www.facesofsunset.com and spread the word to anyone else that you think might be interested, let's�generate as much awareness and enthusiasm as possible!�

Yeah PATRICK!�