Vote for fellow photographer Mike Greener new travel book

Everyone take a look at fellow photog friend Mike Greener who is counting on some votes for his new book (which you can also buy) about his tavels. Great stories and photos! I'll have him explain the rest.
Mike Greener at the Eddie Adams Workshop. (photo by Stephen Lam)

Mike Greener October 28 at 9:27pm
How's it going everybody? Bare with me on this. Back in the winter of 2007 my brother Eric and I realized how distant our friendship had grown over the last couple of years. Through college and the demands from our jobs we had lost touch. So we decided to remedy it by quitting our jobs and taking an unplanned backpacking trip from the Patagonia to Panama for six months. Needless to say it was an epic trip full of mishaps and adventure. Upon my return I decided to put the collection of journal entries and edited down the thousands of pictures I took and put them into a new book called "Shopping for Dynamite -A Brotherly Adventure to South America".
I am writing because now I could really use your help. With the recent release of my book have decided to enter it into a travel book contest. The contest is based off a voting system and the top 10 voted on books will then qualify for professional judging. I would really like to be apart of that. It's grand prize is $3000.00. If you could spare a couple minutes -you'll have to register but it's with a cool company that doesn't spam you. I'd really appreciate it if you click on the link provided below and vote for my book. Help me reach my goal of 1000 votes. Once you have voted please forward on this link and encourage your family and friends to vote. The more the merrier! After you are done, I'd be curious to hear what you think of the book. You can view pictures of the printed book on my blog link below. Thanks so much for the support.
Best Regards,
-Mike Greener

http://www.blurb.com/photo-book-contest/contest_homehttp://mikegreener.blogspot.com/2009/10/shopping-for-dynamite-book-release.html

http://www.mikegreener.com/

mike@mikegreener.com

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He has some really great stuff. Give him a good vote! I did.

8FPS: My Best Photos from 10/18/09-10/24/09

This week had a bunch of great sports games. I shoot primarily sports, and this week had them. As far as the news and features side went there wasn't much happening. Thrill the World was the most exciting as I already wrote a post on that. It was a pretty fun week overall. Here are the shots:

Pleasant Valley High's Allison Grant digs the ball against Enterprise High during the third game of their girls volleyball match at PV's Varley Gym Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Randy Landis shows off his hawk "Rosie" for the public that came out to Gateway Museum to engage in activities for Saturday's at the Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's #3 Kristen Francis (left) and #1 Daniella Lacroix (right) celebrate a score against Enterprise High during the second game of their girls volleyball match at PV's Varley Gym Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Capt. Lori MacPhail, and Sgt. Dan Fonseca look over plans with Chico High ROP students Wendy Solis, 17, and Jacob Winslow, 17, (left to right) at the station to show them remodeling drawings of the physical training center in development Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #4 Andrew Perlinger (right) rushes against Paradise High's #5 Austin Theyer (left) in the second quarter of their football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 23, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Paradise High's #18 Casey McCartin (left) yells out a cheer as the team prepares against Chico High before the first quarter of their football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 23, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #12 Savannah Stoner (left) watches against Paradise High's #8 Elizabeth Kepley (right) set the ball in the first game of their girls volleyball match at Chico High on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Daniel Donnelly (left) and Alexandra O'Neil (right) setup artwork from faculty and staff for the new art exhibition "New Beginnings" at the art gallery in the new arts building at Butte College on Friday, October 23, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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Thrill the World

This past Saturday, a bunch of zombies gathered downtown to thrill the world. And with Halloween approaching they weren't really scaring anyone. Instead a sea of spectators gathered to watch the group of over a hundred people that took part in "Thrill the World" event, a performance celebrating Michael Jackson's "Thriller". The group joined hundreds of other participants around the world that were suppose to dance around the same time together. I was surprised to see so many people involved. It was really great. Everyone likes Michael Jackson. And with his recent passing I believe it gave people more incentive to come out and watch. It was in a way, to pay homage to the great entertainer.

A group of zombies danced to Michael Jackson's Thriller for the Thrill the World event in City Plaza on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Cathy Small Tuttle (center) leads the group she organized for the Thrill the World event in City Plaza on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Alejandra Mendez, 14 (top) peers up from lying on the ground with a group of zombies on the ground before they danced to Michael Jackson's Thriller. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Zombies lay on the ground waiting to be awakened by the sound of Michael Jackson's Thriller for the Thrill the World event. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Ron Jones, Jodi Sorenson, and Lisa Billingsley (left to right) warm up their dance moves as they get ready with a group of zombies that danced to Michael Jackson's Thriller for the Thrill the World event in City Plaza on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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8FPS: My Best Photos for 10/11/09-10/17/09

I had a lot of big sports games this week. The rest wasn't filled with too much excitement. Just average shots for stories. I left Almond Bowl out of this weeks 8FPS because I just did a recent post on it. Here is this last weeks, enjoy.

Chico High students Wendy Solis, 17 (left) and Jacob Winslow, 17 (right) look over their plans for the Police Station remodel in a ROP CAD class where they work on community projects Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

A light fog rolled into the valley floor as cars travel southbound Hwy99 south of Neal Rd. on Friday morning, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Bob Hubbard unveils his new mural at Sycamore Glenn Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Dwane Walker, and John Rucker (left to right) were on a panel that discussed homeless issues in a town hall meeting at the CSUC BMU based on the Book in Common "The Soloist" on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

George Scott walks through his business Chico Scrap Metal Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif. where they say were wrongly punished on an accusation of hazardous waste charge and fines by District Attorney Mike Ramsey. They are looking to take their case back to the courts.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte College's #7 Ricky Barr (left) is tackled against City College of San Francisco's #35 DeShawn Marmon (right) in the second quarter of their football game at Cowan Stadium Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte College's #7 Ricky Barr (left) walks away from #10 Jordan Rodgers (right) who looks down after a dropped pass against City College of San Francisco in the second quarter of their football game at Cowan Stadium Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte County Search and Rescue Dan Anderson, Chico Fire John Maretti, and BCSR Michael Galli, (left to right) watch H-2 helicopter land after conducting drills with other firefighters from Chico Fire and Paradise Fire during a Interagency Rescue Drill Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Cohasset, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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Almond Bowl XXXIX

Almond Bowl XXXIX was last Friday and for the first time I was able to stay till the end. Normally I have to head back at halftime to edit the photos for the newspaper. This time I was able to edit from the field using our laptop. I emailed the photos I liked best and was able to stay the whole game. It was really great actually. After the game I sat down and plucked the rest of the pictures for a photo gallery online. Here are the best shots from the game.


Chico High captains stands beside Pleasant Valley High captains for the coin toss during Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #4 Andrew Perlinger (left) goes up for a touchdown catch against Pleasant Valley High's #11 Gary Hemmingsen in the second quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #9 Corrie Emmons (left) tackles against Pleasant Valley High's #3 Ryan Powers (right) in the second quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #10 Taylor Wakefield (right) tackles against Pleasant Valley High's #5 Jerrick Wallace (left) in the first quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #47 Ian Boyer (left) rushes against Pleasant Valley High's #11 Gary Hemmingsen (right) in the second quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #47 Ian Boyer (right) rushes against Pleasant Valley High's #33 Jeremy Andreasan (left) in the second quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's #5 Jerrick Wallace (right) rushes against Chico High in the first quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's fans Brittany Burger, 17, Kristen Francis, 17, Allie Grant, 17 and Jacob Hamada, 16 (left to right in front row) cheer on their team against Chico High at half time of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #47 Ian Boyer (back) and #5 Cole Yakemchuk (right) tackle Pleasant Valley High's #2 Joe Valencia (left) as he scores a touchdown in the second quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High fans cheer on their team against Pleasant Valley High at half time of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #47 Ian Boyer (right) sits in the end zone against Pleasant Valley High's #2 Joe Valencia (left) who gestures to the crowd after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of their Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's #2 Joe Valencia (center) gestures his excitement in a win against CHico High during the Almond Bowl football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 16, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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8FPS: My Best Shots for the Week 10/4/09-10/10/09

Forgot to post this earlier in the week. A pretty slow week with nothing much going on. I've been dealing with a photo server meltdown and that has taken up most of my time. Here's my best shots for the last week. Had quite a lot of Pleasant Valley vs Chico High school matches. Nothing like what will happen this week with Almond Bowl. Enjoy.

Former Chico State coach Willie Simmons thanks the public that came out after he was honored by having a bench dedicated by former players in from of CSUC Acker Gym on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Kathy White is served wine samples while visiting Odyssey Vineyard during the Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport weekend on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's #13 Allison Grant (right) reacts to a win against Chico High in the third game of their girls volleyball match Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Zach Cowan (left) and Joya Cowan (right) discuss an artwork as they browse through Chico Art Center during the Open Studio Arts Tour Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

A work of art by Megan Moore is on display at the Chico Art Center during the Open Studio Arts Tour Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Fall colors are changing the face of the park from greens to reds in Lower Bidwell Park on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #2 Drew Haley (left) heads the ball against Pleasant Valley High's #16 Diego Ochoa (right) in the first half of thier boys soccer game on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #2 Jamiel Hardman (right) rushes against Red Bluff High's #6 Jason Vossoughi (left) in the first quarter of their football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 9, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)



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8FPS: My Best Shots for the Week of 9/27/09-10/3/09

This was a pretty slow news week. There wasn't much excitement. I had to search out for wild art three times last week. The real fun happened the last Sunday when I went to the Broncos vs Raiders football game in Oakland. I was going to put a shot from the game in this week's 8FPS, but I had already created a post of the game. Besides, this week, I found some kite boarders that I felt needed two shots instead of just one. Enjoy.

Jonathan Robinson competes in the 5A Division Finals competition at the National Yo-Yo Championships in the Downtown City Plaza Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's #34 Joey Ruth (left) attempts to tackle against Shasta High's #10 Evan Taylor (right) in the third quarter of their football game at Asgard Yard Friday, October 2, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Cassie McClarren slides down with Jaden Thomas, 2 1/2, at the Playtown Park along 5th Ave on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Oroville, CA.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico State student Kourtney Petty, 23, takes her Social Work 302 class online on her laptop outside of CSUC Meriam Library on Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chelsea Garner holds up one of the pumpkins in her pumpkin patch that she is trying to have for the community on her property off of Sycamore Dr Friday, October 2, 2009 in Chico, Calif. She has run into problems with neighbor concerns about the project. She is hopeful to move past the complaints to open a corn maze at the site to the community. She will be open to pumpkin sales this weekend.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Shirley Lutz slices apple pie as the ridge celebrates Johnny Appleseed Days at Paradise Intermediate School on Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Paradise, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Ron Wilson kite boards with a group of guys that took advantage of the wind to kite board on Thermalito Afterbay Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Oroville, CA.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Brian Frink watches kite boarders with a group of guys who took advantage of the wind to kite board on Thermalito Afterbay Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Oroville, CA.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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