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St. Petersburg FL, planning a return!

Cesar L. Diaz — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:24:03 +0000

Hello there,

One paragraph post!, just reminding myself I have to get back to St Pete for some photos!

Cesar Out!

Note: Photo taken with Nikon D300 using Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 on Lexar Pro UDMA Digital Film

… at the Dali Museum for Art and Italian Superbikes

Cesar L. Diaz — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:34 +0000

Hello there;

This past saturday, Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay unveiled another Italian Superbike, the Ducati Panigale 1199 S, great machine, named after the Panigale town near Bologna, they call it Motor Town.

Got over the Dali Museum before the event start, got a chance to take a bunch of photos before they [...]

…just get it to the Green

Cesar L. Diaz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:45:41 +0000

Hello guys;

Last week my office went to play golf, the 4th Annual Golf Tournament, great event for a great cause, went shooting after a surgery, feeling o’right, had the time to snap good photos.

This is a small selection:

Love shooting golf, amazing swings, and the green, can’t forget the green. [...]

Walked the Red Carpet… At Mecum Auction, Kissimmee FL

Cesar L. Diaz — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:19:34 +0000

Happy Sunday friends!

What a day yesterday (Sat Jan 28, 2012)… after a painful one hour drive to Kissimmee FL, finally got to see the Mecum Auction in action!!!…

Covering this event was a real blessing, never saw before that many cars in my entire life, my Favorite 1967 [...]

Crane, concrete and a perfect light…

Cesar L. Diaz — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:35:23 +0000

Hello there;

Been away from the blog for a few weeks, family issues keep out of shooting, processing and posting, but now for 2012 I am back in action, like construction business, it’s a go!

This small assignment caused a lot of happiness, we are building!!!, businesses are going through this hard time, [...]

Film Action Photography… at East Bay MX Track

Cesar L. Diaz — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:20:13 +0000

Hello there;

Today I did went out for some photos, because it was a practice day took my Nikon F100 for some Film Fun! I am very happy with the results:

Hope you had a great weekend!

Cesar Out!

One weekend…. Two Wheels, two locations!

Cesar L. Diaz — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:07:41 +0000

Hello there,

What a Weekend!!!!, I have to say, first Saturday (Oct 15, 2011) Daytona Beach Biketober Fest, I did ride my bike (Triumph Speed Triple) to Daytona Beach over the other side of the State, what a great day to ride, after many days without going out [...]

Strobist Night at East Bay MX

Cesar L. Diaz — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:03:19 +0000

Hello guys,

Last night (9-28) went to deliver a Photo Discs, and or course, like my grandma said, If you gonna cruise the Ocean why not to eat fish!, took the camera for some photography, this time wanna try the High Speed Sync from the Nikon Speedlights, work like magic, let me tell [...]

Classics… Florida Vintage MX at Sunshine MX

Cesar L. Diaz — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:53:25 +0000

Hello guys;

Last sunday 9-26 Florida Vintage MX presented an event over Sunshine MX in Clearwater, what a sweet machines, old CZs, Hondas, Yamahas, Bultacos, Can-Am, you mentioned, even Harley Davidson with a dirt bike, AMAZING!. As a plan for the weekend, Christian Chenier, from ChronicMX.com and I, went to the event, what [...]

Friday after office… MX Time at East Bay MX

Cesar L. Diaz — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:32:28 +0000

Hello Guys;

Last Friday 9-23 went straight from the office to the East Bay MX track for some motocross action photography, Monster Series of races continues over there, just want to say, What a Night!!!!, three Monster Energy Drink make me fell like Clark Kent, one more and I assure you I can [...]

C’mon guys!, Mickey is in the House…

Cesar L. Diaz — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:00:42 +0000

Hey there,

Today I was over Lowry Park Zoo covering my friend’s boy 2nd birthday party, oh man, these kids can go forever, they run on nuclear power I think; cause they didn’t stop to run and dance for the whole party!!!!!! lol.

Well the Party started about 3PM until 6:30, for [...]

Diavel Night…. Around the Country!

Cesar L. Diaz — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:27:39 +0000

Hello There;

Yesterday, March 25, 2011 was the National Unveiling of the new Ducati Cruiser Motorcycle, The Ducati Diavel. My Friend Aaron (Owner of Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay) call me to cover the event, have to say!, lot of bikes, great people, great food ( [...]

At Jefferson High for Winterguard

Cesar L. Diaz — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 04:00:44 +0000

Hey there!

Today (Mar 5, 2011) over Jefferson High some low/difficult/bad light situation for the D700:

… and the rest of the photos:

The camera performed well, very impressive by the way, now ready for photo delivery.

Hope you enjoy the weekend, tomorrow some good outdoor 4 wheel drive day, more [...]

Just a Tower

Cesar L. Diaz — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:54:15 +0000

Hello there!

Today I was helping a friend who had an motorcycle accident (he is doing o’right by the way) to photograph the bike for the lawyers to work with and took this tower photos, then i did realize on top of it live an eagle, it wasn’t there in that moment, but [...]

Two places where my photography was published

Cesar L. Diaz — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:07:22 +0000

Hello There!

This last week, my photography was chosen to be part of projects:

1. WR250R/X Forum (http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/)

2. Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay Newsletter (http://bmwrides.com)

Pretty Cool!

Cesar Out

Freedom For Cuba ~ Tampa, FL

Cesar L. Diaz — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:07:57 +0000

Hello guys;

Today (Feb 21, 2011) at the Brothers to The Rescue Memorial @ Dale Mabry and Columbus Ave, Freedom For Cuba Rally:

Gallery here:

Ok, Hope this get there where OTHER people can see…

Cesar Out!

Frantic… Too Fast, your camera shutter can’t keep up!

Cesar L. Diaz — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:27:09 +0000

Hello there;

Went last weekend to Dade City MX, had a blast, this photos below are close to the life of the LIGHT, yes, after this you can practically do nothing; but at least you return home with some funny effects;

and here is when the situation stars to turn [...]

Stars of Tomorrow Race at Dade City MX

Cesar L. Diaz — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:24:35 +0000

Hello Folks;

2 Weeks ago I went to Dade City MX to help my Friend Michael Platt (check his website here) in covering the Stars of Tomorrow Race, The Barney’s team was superb!, this kiddos can race the mx bikes like bicycles, what a speed…, the cool stuff about all this [...]

Iron Horses, Led by Young Riders

Cesar L. Diaz — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:48:39 +0000

Hello guys,

A few time ago I was over Dade City Motocross helping a friend of mine in a photo shoot with Barneys MX Team, well the thing is I sent the pictures from the assignment, but never talked about it in my blog, well time to show you how this kiddos can [...]

Light, Buildings and Italian Motorcycles

Cesar L. Diaz — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:34:17 +0000

Hey Guys,

A week ago I did a photo shoot with the guys of Tampa Bay Desmo Group, Ducati’s owners, The Presidente of the Group (Diego) and I decided to use the premises of the Museum of Art in Downtown Tampa, early in the morning and a few of this amazing [...]

Evolution in Motion…

Cesar L. Diaz — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:04:41 +0000

Hey Folks,

Yes every picture has an evolution, sound weird but is true. About two weeks ago, we ( some guys who like to ride motorcycles ) went to the New WingHouse over Gulf to Bay and US 19, well the whole idea was to take a picture to send to another friend [...]

Golf Clubs and Wild Life…. Second Tampa Housing Authority Golf Tournament.

Cesar L. Diaz — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:50:01 +0000

Hello…

Last Friday was the Second Tampa Housing Authority Golf Tournament, I was covering the event. I have to say I don’t know nothing about golf, but I can say is not an easy sport.

Well, straight to the point, I did enjoy the day and come back home tired, but with great [...]

A Paradise Lost…. Series of Travel Photography ~ CUBA

Cesar L. Diaz — Wed, 12 May 2010 01:02:16 +0000

Have been a few weeks since my last post folks, have to go to Cuba to visit my relatives and family, I don’t really want to talk about the trip because was just like visiting HELL, an horrendous HEAT WAVE, temperatures about 100F in the shade, migraine related to the hot conditions and [...]

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series… Sun Feb 14, 2010

Cesar L. Diaz — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:12:14 +0000

At DeSoto Speedway SPEED was the word of the Day, holy smoke this dragsters can go fast, never seen before in my life a four tires automobile taking off so quick, but it’s alcohol boy, pure 118 Octanes Racing Alcohol, what can I say. Still feel the thunder of the engines in my [...]

Close to Wedding Day… Chris & Maria.

Cesar L. Diaz — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:45:59 +0000

Hey folks,

This time Chris and Maria were getting together for some pictures, they are going to get married next year and decide to send some cards. here the results. Again i Used the Nikon CLS. guys this always works, it’s amazing.

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