Nature, Art and Editorial Photography-News and Views of the American West

Call of the Coyotes

2009-07-17T14:23:00.006-06:00

Photographs of Coyotes-Canis Latrans- - Images by Colin Braley
Coyotes (Canis Latrans), depicted by the cartoons of our youth are normally seen as the hapless dogs of the west...clumsy and lacking in brainpower. During a shoot for the Associated Press at the National Coyote Research Center in Millville, Utah, it was obvious at the start that these predators had more going on than most would think.

Mark Burnett Production's Bully Beat Down-The View From the Inside

2009-05-01T12:46:00.007-06:00

Mark Burnett Productions, Bully Beatdown Production Stills - Images by Colin Braley

As the photographer in charge of production stills during the filming of the Mark Burnett's latest reality show, Bully Beat Down, I continue to be amazed by the brilliance of the mega-producer and the film crews that put these shows together. These images are from the first season of Beat Down which aired on MTV.
The Mixed Martial Arts fighters do not hold back when they go the three rounds with the amateur "bullies" and all the fights are without a doubt very real with no retakes. The chirography of the production while maintaining the true authenticity of the show's concept is in itself a work of art.

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers...true competition or just another TV show?

2009-04-25T14:58:00.007-06:00

Top Pictures from the Lakers-Jazz NBA Playoffs - Images by Colin Braley
It's Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs in Salt Lake City. I'm looking at two teams. One has the potential for greatness but for some reason lacks the fire within. The other is so good it appears they have to back off to make it look like a series. One wonders how much of this is true competition or just another entertainment show, compelled to the make the most out of the ratings. Either way I do love it so.

Twilight Star Shines Bright at DVD Release

2009-03-22T11:50:00.006-06:00

Actress Rachelle Lefevre at the Twilight DVD Release Party- - Images by Colin Braley
Twilight star Rachelle Lefevre who plays the vicious blood-sucker Victoria, showed her smile is more powerful than her bite. Staying past her scheduled appearance time, the actress worked into the morning, signing autographs for an estimated 7,000 fans who attended the midnight DVD release in Riverton, Utah. Lefevre's beauty really is more than skin deep. You can bite me anytime!