Powerboat Racing
Each year Key West hosts the Offshore Powerboat Racing group for a week of noise and fury.
Drag Show
Las Vegas Motor Speedway NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. One of these cars reached a speed of 353.73mph in 3.697 seconds in these 11,000 horsepower dragsters. The sound of 44,000 horsepower lasting less than 4 seconds actually causes pressure on your chest.
The Blues
The Blue Angels are a flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy. Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. The team, composed of six Navy and one Marine Corps demonstration pilot, fly Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. Wikipedia
I took this while performing on Armed Forces Day at the Boca Chica Naval Air Station in Key West FL.
Old rolling stock
These railroad photos were taken at the Mid-Continent Railway yard in Wisconsin.
Retired
Junkyard in a pine forest in Georgia.
Old rolling stock
#22 served her entire life in the Marquette area of the upper peninsula of Michigan. She was built in 1910 by the American Locomotive Company.
L1040880
1958 Indy
Raced in the 1958 Indianapolis 500 and placed 17th. I took this photo at the Milwaukee Mile during an event featuring vintage indy racers, most powered by engines built by Harry Miller in Milwaukee.
Parasailing
One of the more popular waters ports in Key West.
Race Week
2022 Offshore Powerboat Race week in Key West
Race Week
Key West powerboat races
Ford Trimotor
The Ford Trimotor is an American three-engined transport aircraft. Production started in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford and ended on June 7, 1933 after 199 had been made. It was designed for the civil aviation market, but also saw service with military units. It had a cruising speed of 80mph. Wikipedia
I took this photo at the EAA convention held annually in Oshkosh WI. During the 10 day event it is the worlds busiest airport in regards to landings and takeoffs.
1933 Ford Roadster
This Cote motor company #10, took the checkered flag at the 1932 Indianapolis 500.
Powerboat Racing 2022
These two have just finished a 180 degree turn and are now in full throttle at over 100mph heading out to the Gulf of Mexico. They are close to the pier on Sunset Key with Key West in the background.
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.
Full Sail
Afternoon sail on the America 2.0 off Key West FL
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.
Docked & Lookin Good
Just pulled in for a stay in Key West.
Snowblower Train
The fleet of maintenance machinery that keeps our nation’s railways and roadways clear comprises some of the coolest machines out there today. The Union Pacific Railroad’s three rotary snowplows are no exception. Built in the 1920s, the rotary snow plows originally ran on steam, but were converted to diesel in the 1950s. UP Museum - Salt Lake City UT
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
1913 wood powered steam driven “steam roller”
Wisconsin Gas & Steam Engine Show. Plowing with Steam Engines, Sawmill, Threshing Machines, Model Steam Engines, Crawler Tractors, Shingle Mill, Stone Crusher, Blacksmith Shop, Corn Chopping/Silo Filling. This is a partial list of the activities planned for the upcoming 3 day 50th anniversary show in August.
Schooner Wharf
Key West waterfront is tightly packed with boats of all sizes, people, bars and restaurants. Here is the Miss Key West, a shrimper and 86' windjammer the Appledore II. I think it would make an interesting jigsaw puzzle.
B-2 Spirit
The Northrop B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is an American heavy strategic bomber, featuring low observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses. Designed during the Cold War, it is a flying wing design with a crew of two. The bomber is subsonic and can deploy both conventional and thermonuclear weapons. The B-2 is the only acknowledged aircraft that can carry large air-to-surface standoff weapons in a stealth configuration.
Sunlit Balloon
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!
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.
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
Experimental Aircraft Association airshow happens every year in Oshkosh WI. For over a week it's the busiest airport in the world and one of my favorite places to take a camera.
Into the wild blue yonder
A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket, which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flame caused by burning liquid propane. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant, since it has a lower density than the colder air outside the envelope. As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. The envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom, since the air inside the envelope is at about the same pressure as the surrounding air. In modern sport balloons the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric, and the inlet of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from a fire-resistant material such as Nomex. Wikipedia
This was one of 23 balloons launched as part of a fundraising festival in Mukwonago WI.
EAA Oshkosh
Stunt plane
Long Term Parking
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
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.
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.
Last sail of the day
Sun had set, last passengers brought aboard and the parasail wrapped up for the ride back to the marina.
Tail light art
Not sure as to the year, make or model but it is a photo worthy light design.
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.
Launch Time
Two cranes work fast to launch a dozen powerboats for water testing prior to the following days race. Once set into the water they quickly start and check the engines then helmsman and throttle man climb in and push off. The will head out to open water for high speed testing before returning to be pulled back up on to their trailers. In a 4 hour testing period they will launch and retrieve 59 race boats.
Harry Miller Race Engine 1875-1943
His engines dominated American oval-track racing for almost half a century.
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.
Heading out to sea
Departing Key West Harbor.
Steam Engine
Henry Ford Museum
Do you take?
Key West marriage at sunset with photographer, female preacher and a boat full of friends and family.
Night Air Show
Long shutter speed records the movement of the twin engine aircraft that occasionally shoots fireworks.
St Clair River
Looking at the USA Side and behind me is the Canada shore
1920s Rumely Oil Pull Tractors
At a steam engine show in Wisconsin I came across this small tractor using a belt to start the larger tractor. It did start with lots of noise and thick black smoke.
Around and around she goes….
Where she stops, nobody knows. State Fair ferris wheel with a 2 second shutter opening.
Harry Trumans ’49 Lincoln
His presidential limousine on display (and driven daily) at Harry Trumans "Little Whitehouse" in Key West.
Balloon Launch
Hot air balloon inflation/launch one warm summer evening in Mukwonago WI.
Dragonfly
Riverside Special
The 'Riverside Special' was built in Appleton WI in 1932 to compete in the Indy 500. Race rules required a seat for a driver and mechanic. As a daily driver it was well known in town for outrunning the local Police. I took this last summer at the annual gathering of old Indy 500 racers at the Milwaukee Mile track.
Daytona Beach
Nevada Northern No.40
Built in July 1910 for the Northern Nevada Railway in Ely Nevada. Here in Ely it is undergoing a boiler inspection and overhaul and completely rebuilding its running gear and tender.
Studebaker
1950
Twin turbine engines
Key West power boat racing
Catamaran Class
Power boat racing Key West
Grass Guzzler
Somewhere in South Dakota.
1942 Ryan PT-22
Built for the US Army Air Force as a rugged and easy to maintain military trainer. It featured a metal fuselage and fabric covered wings. The "Recruit" was a wire-braced, low-winged monoplane, with open cockpit seating for two in tandem. It trained more than 14,000 pilots for the Army Air Corps. At the peak of activity in the fall of 1943, more than 1,200 cadets were training in schools in Hemet, California and Tucson, Arizona. I took this at a private event for members of the Midwest Antique Airplane Club in Brodhead WI.
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.
Big Red
Middle of nowhere Nevada in an area called Nelson there is a collection of old vehicles. Not worth much except for taking pictures.
1950s Austin Healy
Road America - 1950s vintage Austin Healy
Offshore Powerboat Racing
Key West hosts a weeklong long event every November with 3 days of practice and 3 days of racing.
Astronauts
Ride on top of the Las Vegas Stratosphere.
Shrimper Returning With Its Catch
The plane enters from the right…….
EAA (Oshkosh WI) night airshow shows the plane coming from the right, looping around, launching fireworks from his wingtips before exiting to the left.
America 2.0
Looks like a wonderfull evening for a sunset sail in Key West.
Final approach for landing
The Brodhead airport in WI has a fly-in for antique aircraft each summer. This was taken in a 1928 Standard D-25 which was designed expressly for barn-storming.
Sunset Parasailing
Bright sky above the cloud, darker below.
1920s
Miller engine powered, probably raced in the Indy 500 in the early or mid 1920s. Here photographed on the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis WI.
Triple Masted Beauty
Moored in Key West
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.
Growler
The Boeing EA-18G Growler is an American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, a specialized version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. Wikipedia
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.
Wooden Wheels
Were in better shape than the rest of the car.
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba is the capital of Cuba's southeastern Santiago de Cuba Province, facing a bay off the Caribbean Sea. Founded by the Spanish in 1515, it's known for colonial architecture and revolutionary history.
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.
Sailing into the sunset
Key West which is no surprise.
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.
Rush Hour
One ship heading out of the channel while the other waits its turn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shrimpers
High winds bring the shrimp fleet in to anchor until the seas calm down. This photo was taken at extreme distance and capability of the lens. I then cropped (reduced) it to 5% of the original size. What made it even more difficult was the boats were moving while anchored in the wind. But given all this, I like the way it turned out.