Around and around she goes….
Where she stops, nobody knows. State Fair ferris wheel with a 2 second shutter opening.
1960 Watson Roadster
This car competed in the 1960 Indianapolis 500, driven by Jim Hurtubise. I took this photo at the Milwaukee Mile track in West Allis WI.
Do you take?
Key West marriage at sunset with photographer, female preacher and a boat full of friends and family.
Warthog
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin-turbofan, straight-wing, subsonic attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force. In service since 1976, it is named for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II-era fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets, but commonly referred to as the "Warthog" or "Hog".Wikipedia
Painted Look
It was very windy and the air was full of salt spray so this very high resolution photo looks to me like a painting.
Fly Fishing
Osprey are pretty easy to photograph because they are curious birds. If I'm near water and one is in the vicinity I can usually count on it coming to investigate me. So as it soars above my head it becomes much easier for me to get a couple pictures as its close and slow.
America 2.0
Looks like a wonderfull evening for a sunset sail in Key West.
Ready To Rumble
The P51 fist flew in 1940 while the F16 behind it entered service in 1980. The EAA convention in Oshkosh WI is an aircraft lovers dream come true. This year 10,000+ aircraft attended, 19,500 or 134 takeoffs/landings per hour during 11 days made it by far, the busiest airport in the world.
Grass Guzzler
Somewhere in South Dakota.
Classy Caroline’s
Rare to see a car of this caliber in Key West much less parked on Duval street and not between other cars is a photo op miracle.
Car Art
Back when style really meant something.
Surprise Docking
10/20/2021: This ship made an unscheduled stop in Key West to have a sick passenger taken off. As there were no line handlers the ship had to hold itself against the pier using its very powerful side thrusters as it could not be tied. Passenger was removed, ship spun 180 degrees and slipped out of the harbor towards the shipping channel and on to its next scheduled port.
Wait for the green flag
This is the pace lap before the race begins. Blue boat holds the yellow flag while maintaining a certain speed. When the boats are lined up a green flag will be raised and the racers will rapidly accelerate towards open ocean racing. This particular class of boats will go 100-150mph over a 5 mile course for 12-15 laps.
Up and under
Some had launched while others were still filling with hot air.
Flying & Fireworks
Each July brings the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Assn) show to Oshkosh WI making it the busiest airport in the US for 10 days. Two nights they have a second show after dark featuring stunt planes and fireworks for 3 hours. These night photos make for some of the most surprising photos I've ever taken. This photo shows ground fireworks while a plane, shooting its own fireworks, performs a double loop over the top.
1958 Cadillac
When design ruled
Sunset Parasailing
Bright sky above the cloud, darker below.
Brown Pelican
The brown pelican is one of two species of pelicans found in Florida, the white pelican being the other. It has a wingspan of 6 ft 8 in to 7 ft 6 in.
Bel Air
1956 Chevrolet. It was parked in the shade and I liked the color, chrome and shadow of the tree leaves.
Heading Out
Ship is leaving Key West full of tourists and t-shirts. Sailboat is full of tourists hoping for a nice sunset.
Front Row Seats
Every evening boats of all types and sizes head out with friends or customers to watch the famous Key West sunsets.
Oh Say Can You See
During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key penned these words as he looked for the American flag the morning after a huge, strategic battle. If he were to see Old Glory still flying like it had been the evening before, then he would know that the American troops had been victorious. And he was not disappointed. In his joy, he wrote the words of what would become our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.”
America 2.0
Sailboat that gives rides in Key West
Rush Hour
One ship heading out of the channel while the other waits its turn.
B-29
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is an American four-engined propeller-driven heavy bomber designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States during World War II and the Korean War.
Full Sail
Afternoon sail on the America 2.0 off Key West FL
Evening Sail
Yet another Key West sunset sail photo. As someone who likes to look through a camera it's hard not to go "click" at these scenes.
Boeing B-17
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps. From its introduction in 1938, the B-17 Flying Fortress evolved through numerous design advances becoming the third-most produced bomber of all time
Green Flag
The monthly KW Powerboat Race "Daily Pix". The races, held over a week every November are fun to watch.
B-52
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles without aerial refueling.
Almost ready to fly!
3...2...1....Hop in!
B-1
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It is commonly called the "Bone". It is one of three strategic bombers in the U.S. Air Force fleet as of 2021, the other two being the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress.
EAA Oshkosh
Stunt plane
Harry Miller 1875-1943
His engines dominated American oval-track racing for almost half a century. Most of the speed records which there were to be had on land and water were held at one time or another by those engines. He created the school of American thoroughbred engine design, which was faithfully followed by those who sought to outdo him. He was the originator, in the United States, of the racing car as an art object. He had a passion for metalwork and machinery that soared above and beyond all practical consideration.
Lake Geneva
This lake in WI could have more wood boats than anywhere else in the US. A couple years ago there were still 3 wood steam powered yachts in the mix.
F-35
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions.
Harry Miller 1875-1943
His engines dominated American oval-track racing for almost half a century. This car ran in the Indy 500.
Blue Angels Moon
I was very lucky with this photo.
Vintage Racing Engine
Ran in the Indy 500
Black & White Blues
Blue Angels look great with or without color.
Racing
Key West FL sailboat races
Grumman TBF Avenger
The Grumman TBF Avenger is an American torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps during WWII.
Indianapolis 500
Tony Bettenauser
Miss Virginia
Douglas DC-3C (C47) N47E “Miss Virginia” was manufactured in 1943 in Long Beach, CA as a Military model C-47A. She served at POPE with the Training Command in 1944 and 1945, then with the Air Material Command at Davis Monthan, AZ, then with the National Guard in Oklahoma City in the 50’s, then on to the U.S. Army proving ground as a test platform until 1966 when it went into storage at Davis Monthan. In 1990 it began a 10 year restoration. I took this photo at the EAA airshow in Oshkosh WI.
Early 1900’s
Indy 500 Racer
Cadillac
It's a 1958
Nose Art
Nose art is a decorative painting or design on the fuselage of an aircraft, usually on the front fuselage.
While begun for practical reasons of identifying friendly units, the practice evolved to express the individuality often constrained by the uniformity of the military, to evoke memories of home and peacetime life, and as a kind of psychological protection against the stresses of war and the probability of death.
I took a ride
Man in green shirt owned the car and when I took the photo he asked if I wanted a ride around Havana. We climbed in with him in the back seat and other fellow drove. He explained he'd lost his license due to drunk driving so his friend drove. Car was beautiful but only ran and stayed together with car love.
Harry Miller Race Engine 1875-1943
His engines dominated American oval-track racing for almost half a century.
Steam Engine
Henry Ford Museum
Night Air Show
Long shutter speed records the movement of the twin engine aircraft that occasionally shoots fireworks.
Fish Car
A friend in Key West bought a white car, invited friends over to paint fish on it then installed the roof fin. And yes, this is a window into how Bruce dresses.
St Clair River
Looking at the USA Side and behind me is the Canada shore
Harry Miller Racer
He was the originator, in the United States, of the racing car as an art object. He had a passion for metalwork and machinery that soared above and beyond all practical consideration.
Dragonfly
KW Visitor
Probably here for the sailboat races this week. It usually attracts a number of very large yachts.
Powerboat Racing
Key West
Beautiful Bookends
Key West
Early 1900s Indy Race Car
Passenger was the mechanic who also pulled a handle that pumped gas into the engine while racing.
And they are off!
Key West
Daytona Beach
Twin turbine engines
Key West power boat racing
Studebaker
1950
The photo is not that great but
Look at the little girl and the dog in the bow
Hot Rod
With selfie
Catamaran Class
Power boat racing Key West
Photographer & Rescue Swimmers
Key West powerboat racing
USS Cobia
USS Cobia was launched November 28, 1943, in Groton, CT. In June 1944, she began the first of six war patrols in which she sank thirteen Japanese vessels. By July 1944, Cobia had established herself in the annals of World War II sub history by attacking an enemy convoy bound for Japanese-held Iwo Jima. In 1986, Cobia was incorporated as a part of the Manitowoc Maritime Museum in Wisconsin, declared a National Historic Landmark, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Disney Ship Departing
Spinning 180 degrees to exit the Key West harbor via the shipping channel.
1950s Austin Healy
Road America - 1950s vintage Austin Healy
Astronauts
Ride on top of the Las Vegas Stratosphere.
Offshore Powerboat Racing
Key West hosts a weeklong long event every November with 3 days of practice and 3 days of racing.
Ft Jefferson Planes
There are 2 ways for people, without a large boat, to get to Fort Jefferson National Park. The ferry from Key West or these amphibious planes that take off from Key West airport and land in the water at the fort.
City of old cars
Havana...and they are everywhere. Once a month there is a car show in Havana. Because of the Cubans infatuation (and mine) with cars, I would love to be there for one.
Wooden Wheels
Were in better shape than the rest of the car.
Just Passing Through
Sure has some beautiful lines.
B-29 Superfortress
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is an American four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States during World War II and the Korean War. Named in allusion to its predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress, the Superfortress was designed for high-altitude strategic bombing but also excelled in low-altitude night incendiary bombing and in dropping naval mines to blockade Japan. B-29s also dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and became the only aircraft that has ever used nuclear weapons in combat. Only 2 remain flying today, Wifi and Doc.
I took this photo of Fifi's engine at the EAA airshow in Oshkosh WI.
Used Car
R.I.P. (Rust In Peace) in Nevada
WWII
P-38 Lightning at EAA Oshkosh
In the Nevada sun
There's a place in Nevada full of old cars, trucks and just... stuff. Just great to walk around with a camera.
Veyo Rodeo
The 10th annual All About Kids Rodeo in Veyo Utah.
Bombs Away
How could I not? You have to admit, from a lucky timing standpoint, it is a great photo.
Front Row Seats
150mph, twin turbine engine scream, 10 feet away!
Ariel Nomad
2019 Ariel Nomad Tactical. English by design & built in the USA. Supercharged Honda engine with Honda 6 speed gearbox. It is rear wheel drive, extremely loud and very light. It has no doors, heat or AC.
Afternoon Sail
One of the resident sailboats in Key West that take people out for a few hours every afternoon and evening. These always make for photo worthy events.
Blackhawk Helicopter
EAA Oshkosh
Day For Sailing
America 2.0 is a large sailboat that winters in Key West giving day and sunset sails. This particular day it was extremely windy.
Spinning
This was 1/2 way through it's 180' spin when I took this. She's turning to the left before heading out the shipping channel towards it's next port.
B-29 and Super Galaxy
EAA Oshkosh
Road America
Elkhart Lake antique race week
Harry Truman
This is his presidential limousine on display at the Little Whitehouse in Key West Florida
Navy T-6
EAA Oshkosh
Powerboat Racer
Racing in Key West is the 47-foot-long Miss GEICO Victory catamaran is made of carbon and Kevlar for high performance and can reach top speeds of 170 mph.
Douglas DC 3
EAA Oshkosh
200′ of Fun
Anchored off Key West visiting during the powerboat race week.
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-17 Top Turret and Cockpit windows - EAA Oshkosh
Rail Art
Near a quarry in Nevada that whenever I drive by I usually find 1 or 2 painted cars that are worth photographing.
Dueling Sea Monsters
Offshore powerboat racing in Key West. The Qatar boat is 50' long and is powered by a pair of turbine engines, delivering around 2,900 hp each, which gives this boat a top speed of 244mph. The one next to it has similar specs making for spectacular racing.
Brilliant P 47
EAA Oshkosh
