Antiques Roadshow - Albuquerque Journal
Nicholas Lowry, at left, a vintage poster specialist and appraiser from New York City, poses with a life-sized poster of the Lone Ranger that Tom, of Albuquerque, brought in to be appraised along with a matching poster of Tonto to the Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. After the appraisal, Lowry had an impromptu photo session of himself with the posters, including a few selfies. (Morgan Petroski/Journal)
Antiques Roadshow. Who doesn't love it? Okay, maybe the vintage geek in me loves it more than some people. I can remember watching it as a child and marveling at all the things people found in their closets, at a yard sale, or items their great grandparents had left them. Now with my personal foray into the world of vintage clothing, I was geeking out pretty badly when I got the chance to shoot it for the paper. Here are some of the sights from that day.
People wait in line at the Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. (Morgan Petroski/Journal)
Appraiser Peter Fairbanks looks at a painting with UV light to see if the signature was added to the painting later at the Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. (Morgan Petroski/Journal)
At left, Martha Blackwelder looks over an instrument owned by Gloria, of Albuquerque, at right at the Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. Gloria believed the instrument to be of Chinese origin and was surprised when Blackwelder told her the instrument was from India. (Morgan Petroski/Journal)
Bill, of Gallup, rolls his antique movie poster wood cut down the line at Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. The poster was for the early 1900s movie "Mutt and Jeff in Havana." (Morgan Petroski/Journal)
Asian Arts appraiser Lark Mason speaks with August, at left, and Alane, at right, about one of the prints they brought in to the Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. (Morgan Petroski/Journal)
Mary, of Albuquerque, waits patiently with Joe, her antique life-sized Native American figure, at Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. Joe previously could be seen at the former Turquoise Lady in Old Town from approximately 1975 until 2000, according to Mary. (Morgan Petroski/Journal)
Alana, of Corrales and Santa Fe, reacts as Steven Porterfield, of Midland, TX, appraises her 1870s satin wedding dress at the Antiques Roadshow at the Albuquerque Convention Center, July 19, 2014, in Albuquerque NM. Alana's mother bought an antique trunk in 1956 for Alana to play dress up with the clothing inside and the wedding dress was at the bottom of the trunk.(Morgan Petroski/Journal)
Solar Eclipse 2012 - Albuquerque, NM
This was one event where I'll let the photos do most of the speaking for me. It was unforgettable. The crowd was building with excitement as the eclipse began and finally when it went dark there were some cheers and then silence across the field as everyone took in the magical event.
Chaco Canyon Quarter Launch 2012
When we found out that Chaco Canyon had been selected for one of the America the Beautiful quarters, I instantly hoped to get to cover the official unveiling. Why? Because I love Chaco Canyon. I love the land, the experience of walking where others have so long before us, and just being present in the vast space. There is something magical about Chaco Canyon that only people who have spent a night there can understand. With almost no artificial light at night and being miles and miles away from the nearest town, you can see more stars that you've ever imagined, all with the naked eye. It's something I tell everyone to experience if they make the trip to New Mexico.
Bataan Memorial Death March 2011
The Bataan Memorial Death March is an event I'll never forget. I drove down the day before knowing I had to get on base before sunrise when the march would begin. I really wasn't sure what to expect from this assignment and as the sun rose on the crowd of people that assembled to begin the march it took my breath away. This was the 22nd annual memorial march to honor the Bataan Death March survivors and the memory of those didn't survive. New Mexico has a good number of Bataan Death March survivors. I loved watching and photographing the survivors that showed up to cheer on the march participants. I don't know how many hands they shook that day, but pretty much everyone who crossed that finish line stopped to thank them for their service and bravery.
