Archive of Jay Hood (Section Chief Shea Garage/Contributing Editor)

Jay Hood has lived in Baltimore, Maryland for the past 25 years.  He likes to travel and is an avid photographer.  His photography has been featured in several obscure and unassuming locations, such as John Ball Zoological Gardens.  He does not eat vegetables and is learning to enjoy seafood.  He strives to keep his DVR no more than 40% full.  Comfort is paramount and he is not above a little slacking.

Jay has contributed 95 brilliant piece(s).


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In Memoriam: My Last Magazine Subscription

by Jay Hood August 13, 2014

It ended with a one-two punch. A weak jab followed by the knockout blow. Both thrown in quick succession. And when it was over, I no longer had a print magazine subscription in my name.

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A Water Ballet Tribute to the War of 1812 – Only in Baltimore

by Jay Hood August 7, 2014

In 1812 the British and American armies met for a second time in less than fifty years. While the colonies won their independence in the first war, all was not well. The War of 1812 could be considered the coda to the American Revolution. The American Revolution 2: Unresolved Issues. Fought over a two and […]

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It Came from 1997: The Crosspad

by Jay Hood August 5, 2014

Behold, a wonder of technology. Bask in the glory that is the Crosspad. Imagine the amount of time you’ll save using this incredible gadget. Start planning your free time now because the Crosspad will take all of your handwritten notes and convert them into an electronic format while you sit back with a cold Zima.

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From the Future VI: [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood August 3, 2014

Interior shot of the Milwaukee Art Museum designed by Santiago Calatrava

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From the Future V: [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood August 2, 2014

Interior shot of the Milwaukee Art Museum designed by Santiago Calatrava

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From the Future IV: [Photo] of the Day

by Jay Hood August 1, 2014

Milwaukee Art Museum designed by Santiago Calatrava

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From the Future III: [Photo] of the Day

by Jay Hood July 31, 2014

Milwaukee Art Museum designed by Santiago Calatrava

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From the Future II: [Photo] of the Day

by Jay Hood July 30, 2014

Milwaukee Art Museum designed by Santiago Calatrava

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Santiago Calatrava [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood July 28, 2014

In celebration of his 63rd birthday, enjoy a space age view of the Milwaukee Art Museum, one of his architectural masterpieces completed 13 years ago.

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Los Angeles Edition: Metropolitan Bingo (Part 2)

by Jay Hood July 18, 2014
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Hell’s Half Acre: [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood March 25, 2014

And you thought the Badlands were bad. Welcome to Hell’s Half Acre. Here you will find many of the same geological formations as the Badlands. Unlike the Badlands, Hell’s Half Acre is just bleached rock blasted by the sun until only the most meager of colors remain. No bright oranges and golds to catch the […]

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Wagon Train: [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood March 24, 2014

Know what would have sucked? Being a pioneer. Imagine being in your wagon train. You’ve trekked across the country. You’ve gone across the Mississippi. You’ve crossed grasslands and avoided the Indians. Things have got to get better, right? Wrong! Now, stretching as far as the eye can see are mounds of psychedelic colored rocks. They […]

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Badlands Wayside: [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood March 19, 2014

The Badlands in South Dakota can sneak right up on you. Travelling from the east, prairies stretch for miles on end. The occasional tree stands out against an otherwise flat and windswept landscape. Then comes the Badlands. Barren level ground gives way to an unexpected collection of buttes, spires and other outcrops. The stark monotony […]

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