Lots of Waves

 A surfer dives into the waves off of the Grand Haven pier during the storm Tuesday October 26, 2010.

 Billy Bellinger carries his surf kayak across the blowing sand at Grand Haven State Park.

 Billy Bellinger surf kayaks next to the Grand Haven pier.

 Storm enthusiast Corey Reimink enjoys the storm on the Grand Haven pier.

 Calvin Langworthy, 4 center, plays on the beach while his family watch the storm at Grand Haven State Park.

Geoff Holstad, left, and Sarah Darnell, right, enjoy the storm at Grand Haven State Park Tuesday October 26, 2010. Darnell said of the waves, "they're pretty impressive."

I like waves, and wind, they are both fun.  I will admit that I was nervous for the surfer.  I'm glad he created a great situation for me to photograph, but I was also glad when he decided to get out of the water after diving in twice, so he could wait for more surfers to show up.

To see the photographs on MLive, and photographs by other photographers of some of the damage the storm caused go to: http://photos.mlive.com/4469/gallery/wind_storms_cause_damage_waves_in_west_michigan/index.html

for a video of a bird trying to fly in the wind go to:
http://videos.mlive.com/grpress/2010/10/bird_tries_to_fly_in_wind_stor.html

Flu Shot

Meijer Regional Clinical Services Pharmacist Jamie Vroman, right, administers flu shots to Suzette Adams, 50 left, at Meijer Plainfield. Adams received her first flu shot ever as a precaution for her nine month old grandson she said,  "even though I might get the flu and be fine, if I pass it on to him it might be serious." She also said "it didn't hurt a bit."

New Cupola on the Basilica of St. Adalbert's

 Birds fly past the new cupola on the main dome of the Basilica of St. Adalbert's.

 The Basilica of St. Adalbert's new main dome cupola, center, weighs about 2,000 pounds.

The Basilica of St. Adalbert's new main dome cupola viewed through the leaves as workmen finish
installation.

The rest of the photographs are available at: Cupola on Basilica of St. Adalbert's

Griffins Hockey

 

The Grand Rapids Griffins Brendan Smith celebrates the Griffins first goal against Abbotsford Heat.

 The Grand Rapids Griffins mascot warms up the crowd before the game against the Abbotsford Heat at Van Andel Arena.

 Grand Rapids Griffins Jordan Owens, front, slams Abbotsford Heat Joe Piskula, back, into the boards.

 The Grand Rapids Griffins Tomas Tatar, left, and Abbotsford Heat Josh Meyers, right, collide.

To see the rest of the photographs go to: Griffins vs Heat on MLive

Rockford vs Muskegon football

 Rockford Rams Tyler Pratt, left, jumps above the huddle before the start of the Rams game against the Muskegon Big Reds at Fifth Third Ballpark.

 Muskegon Big Reds Kavonta Keyes, left, breaks away from Rockford Rams Zach Nelson, right.

 Rockford Rams Bratt Egnatuk, left, and Mike Bilski, right, tackle Muskegon Big Reds Darren Briggs, center, by grabbing his shirt at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Rockford High School Senior Mallory Chrisman, right, squeezes the nose of a Rockford Rams mascot, left, before the football game against the Muskegon Big Reds at Fifth Third Ballpark.

ArtPrize at night

 Rain Cloud by Stephanie Imbeau made of mixed media and umbrellas located for ArtPrize.

 David Spieker looks at The Dragons Bells a.k.a. Brigit made of welded/forged metal by Anthony Jackson.

 The work Lure/Wave by Beili Liu made of thread and sewing needles.

 Jason Mack pours liquid glass through metal in the creation of The River an installation of recycled glass and metal.

 The River an installation of recycled glass and metal by Jason Mack.

Balloon Chain by Bose and Cha on display for ArtPrize over the Grand River made of latex balloons, helium, light emitting diodes, bells and fishing line.

Rhys VanDemark

 Patient Daniel McDiamid, 16 months right, reaches out to feel Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Rhys VanDemark's goatee during a picnic for past and current patients at Douglas Walker Park in Byron Center.  McDiarmid was diagnosed with a one of a kind variety of SCID (servere combined immuno deficiency).

 Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Rhys VanDemark, left, hugs former patient Amanda Winn, 22 right, who had Hodgkins Lymphoma at Douglas Walker Park in Byron Center. Winn said about being treated for cancer at the children's hospital, "I think one of the things that's great about the children's hospital is their consideration of the fact you still have a life to live after treatment."

 Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Rhys VanDemark watches a ball aimed at the bullseye of the dunk tank during the picnic at Douglas Walker Park in Byron Center.

 Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Rhys VanDemark falls into the dunk tank as his son Charlie VanDemark, 8 right, pulls the lever while Matthew Robinson pushes the Bullseye during the picnic at Douglas Walker Park in Byron Center.

 Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Rhys VanDemark.

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Rhys VanDemark hugs Tyler Kremer, 6, after jumping out of the dunk tank.

Lady Antebellum

 The trio Lady Antebellum performs at the Delta Plex, the group from left; Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood.

More photographs available at: Lady Antebellum concert

Natasha Bedingfield and opening acts

 Hot Chelle Rae performs at Rosa Parks Circle.

 David Archuleta.

 Ryan Star performs in Rosa Park Circle.

 Music fans from left Desi Rottman, Ashley Cousino and Christina Bouwhuis attend the concert in Rosa Parks Circle.

Natasha Bedingfield performs in Rosa Park Circle.

More photographs at: Natasha Bedingfield photographs on MLive

Surfer Blood concert

 John Paul Pitts, the lead vocalist for the band Surfer Blood, performs in Rosa Parks Circle at the Center City neighborhood party.

Gabe Wikle, 13 left, bangs his head as the band Surfer Blood performs in Rosa Parks Circle at the Center City neighborhood party.

I have only one thing to say about loudspeakers.  They cannot speak, but they are definately LOUD, especially when your ear is only inches from the speaker.  I am always torn when I photograph bands--if I wear ear plugs it will look as though I don't care about the music, if I don't I will go deaf.  You can see my dilemma.  I think in the future loud speakers will be obsolete and people will use their headphones at concerts.  Then I will be able to turn the volume down as low as I like.  Purists will complain loudly that if everyone wears headphones at concerts then they will lose the live experience, but it won't matter because no one else will be able to hear them since they will all be wearing headphones.

See more photographs at: Surfer Blood

Grand Rapids Ballet

 Dancers for the Grand Rapids Ballet Stephen Sanford and Rachael Riley demonstrate a pose.

 Grand Rapids Ballet dancers wait patiently as they are fitted for costumes for the upcoming show Who Cares?

Grand Rapids Ballet dancer Kateryna Derchyna waits during a fitting for their upcoming show.

South Pacific

Cast members jump onto the stage in the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific at the DeVos Performance Hall.

More photographs available at: South Pacific

Art Prize set up

Sculptor Keith Lemley sets up his sculptural installation of logs and neon named "Something and Nothing" in UICA.

Food Network show

Ice Gurus General Manager Derek Foltz, center, puts on a plastic apron while listening to directions from Food Network production crew at Ice Sculptures Ltd.

More photograph available at: ice_gurus_film_food_network_episode

Luna Negra Dance

The Luna Negra Dance Company from Chicago performs Art of Movement dances at the Grand Rapids Ballet Friday September 24, 2010. Artistic Director Gustavo Ramirez Sansano said the company, "we are a tool for Latino choregraphers to do whatever they want to do."