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Hello and Welcome!

I hope you find what you're looking for and enjoy the photos here.

In the interest of speed, most photos are uploaded without modification, however please note that I usually crop and/or "tweak" each photo before it is printed by one of the professional labs I use. Note that you can also crop the photo yourself during the check out process.

If you'd like to inquire about the many communications-related services I provide; if you're interested in a collage, photo book or other product not listed/priced; or if you have any other questions or comments please email me or call me (530.268.2145).

To learn more about me, or see some of my non-commercial work please visit Catalyst Communications.

To view photos of the World Changers 2009 event in Clovis, CA, click here.

Whatever you do,

Make it Count!
Jay

Galleries

Portrait Test :

Portrait Test

Updated: Nov 16, 2009 1:30pm PST

Sac Raceway Cycle Drags : East/West Cycle Drags at Sacramento Raceway. 18 October 2009. Like all of my photos, these are copyrighted, but may be purchased for personal use. For commercial use, such as by sponsors, please contact me: Jay York, JayP@CatalystCommunications.net or 530.559.6001. Thanks and Make it Count! Jay

Sac Raceway Cycle Drags

East/West Cycle Drags at Sacramento Raceway. 18 October 2009. Like al ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2009 8:28am PST

Auburn 49 Fire : This was a devastating fire for its size. Three commercial buildings and 63 residences were totally destroyed by the 340 acre blaze.

Auburn 49 Fire

This was a devastating fire for its size. Three commercial buildings ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2009 11:25pm PST

Miners Picnic : Welcome! If you haven't attended at least one Miner's Picnic, make it a point to do so. A long standing tradition, the Miners' Picnic has been continued by the Empire Mine Park Association. The picnic was originally held annually and benefitted the widows and orphans of the miners. The Empire is the oldest, largest, and richest hard-rock mine in California having produced an estimated 5.8 million ounces of gold in its 106-year operating history (1850-1956), yet it's estimated that 80% of its gold still remains. In its final year of operation, the mine's underground shafts and drifts totaled 367 miles and reached an incline depth of 11,007 ft. The sub-surface workings extend a mile deep (far below sea level) and 2.5 miles wide. George Roberts, the original discoverer of the gold soon sold his interest and by 1869 William Bourn Sr. owned the controlling interest. William Bowers Bourn II inherited the Empire Mine in 1887. With his financial backing and the mining knowledge of his younger cousin, George Starr, the Empire Mine became famous for its mining technology, while the grounds became known for their gardens, residences, and social clubhouse. The Bourn family maintained control of the mine until 1929 when it was sold to Newmont Mining. Miners from the tin and copper mines of Cornwall, England, provided most of the labor and were valued for their experience and expertise in hard rock mining. Of particular importance was the Cornish contribution of a unique system of steam-operated pumps which emptied the depths of the mine of its constant water seepage. Deafening stamp mills pulverizing the quartz 24 hours a day almost every day of the year could be heard from three miles away.

Miners Picnic

Welcome! If you haven't attended at least one Miner's Picnic, make it ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2009 5:38pm PST

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Harmon Dragster

Updated: Aug 06, 2009 1:27pm PST

Junior Dragsters : June 13 and August 1 events at Sacramento Raceway. Photos are sorted from most recent to oldest.

Junior Dragsters

June 13 and August 1 events at Sacramento Raceway. Photos are sorted ...

Updated: Aug 02, 2009 11:56pm PST

SFSL- Sharks vs Water Otters : July 11, 2009 swimming meet at Auburn Racquet & Fitness Club. There are well over 400 photos here, sorted in the order they were taken. Look for some event number "landmarks" to help orient your viewing. I'm sorry, but I was unable to photograph every swimmer in every race.

SFSL- Sharks vs Water Otters

July 11, 2009 swimming meet at Auburn Racquet & Fitness Club. There ar ...

Updated: Jul 15, 2009 2:17am PST

Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run - 2009 : Photos of some participants in, & support personnel for the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Taken at Placer High School Stadium in Auburn, CA from 8:01:07AM/27:00:40 to 10:14:21AM/29:13:54 on 28 June 2009. I had no intent of photographing every finisher, even for the short time I was there, however known participants are: 055, Diana Lundy; 078, John D. Muir; 115, Ling-ru Chu; 121, Ryan Rivera; 123, Chad Kelly; 153, Stacey Bunton; 174, Flavio Dalbosco; 178, James M. Davidson; 185, Kathy D’Onofrio-Wood; 189, Scott A Dubrul; 212, Allen Kuhn; 221, Chihping Fu; 228, Marian Yasuda; 237, Michelle Halsne; 260, Charley Jones; 262, Lt. Col. Michael Huff; 265, Michael Huss; 293, Lori Lebel; 294, Dan Lehmann; 297, Jerome Lourme; 308, Nancy March; 319, Glenn Meeth; 362, Carrie Sisk; 377, Linda Samet; 385, Derek Semanski; 388, Beth Simpson-Hall; 406, Steve Tanio; 422, Shawn Wallich; and 423, Gary Wang. Use the search field at the top right of your screen to quickly find those photo subjects. For more complete photo coverage of participants try these photo websites (listed in alphabetical order): Auburn Events, http://www.auburnevents.com/; Facchino Photography, http://www.capturethemoment.net/; and Salter Photography, http://salterfotos.zenfolio.com/. Jay

Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run - 2009

Photos of some participants in, & support personnel for the Western St ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2009 7:56pm PST

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Women, Pro : Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Women, Pro

Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Updated: Jun 23, 2009 2:01am PST

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Men, Masters : Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Men, Masters

Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 11:14pm PST

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Men, Elite : Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Men, Elite

Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 8:21pm PST

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Junior Male & Female : Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Junior Male & Female

Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 5:50pm PST

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Men, Pro : Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Men, Pro

Nevada City, CA Father's Day, June 21, 2009

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 2:31pm PST

Hangtown AMA Pro MotoCross : Photos from Aug. 1st will be available for viewing by Monday, Aug. 3. Please come back! Thanks.

Hangtown AMA Pro MotoCross

Photos from Aug. 1st will be available for viewing by Monday, Aug. 3. ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2009 4:29pm PST