Aft
Cruise ship spinning 180 degrees to leave port. Being directly behind the ship offered an interesting perspective of a very unique design.
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.
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.
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.
Liftoff
One of my favorite things to photograph especially if they let me wander around while they inflate then underneath while they all lift and fly away. This was taken years ago in Monroe WI which is world famous for award winning cheeses.
Used Car
R.I.P. (Rust In Peace) in Nevada
Sailing into the sunset
Key West which is no surprise.
Grumman F7F Tigercat
The Grumman F7F Tigercat is a heavy fighter aircraft that served with the United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) from late in World War II until 1954. It was the first twin-engine fighter to be deployed by the USN. Wikipedia I took this at the EAA show in Oshkosh WI. It was built in 1943 and named "Here Kitty Kitty".
American Airlines Flagship Detroit
The Flagship Detroit was manufactured in early 1937. It was the twenty-fourth Douglas DC-3 in American’s fleet which eventually totaled eighty-four aircraft. American Airlines flew the Detroit in regular passenger service until 1947. Since the airplane was not conscripted into military service. the Army Air Corps did not have a dedicated airplane for the President during this time so the Detroit had the distinction of carrying the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, on several occasions. Website
I was a little, maybe more than a little creative with this photo. Bright day in Oshkosh WI at EAA Fly-In with clouds and blue reflecting in its mirror finish. I wanted to emphasize the shape, paint, windows and rivets by giving it some contrast.
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.
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.
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.
Coming up close and fast
After escorting the ship from the harbor to deep water it is time to run alongside and pick up the pilot. We have matched the speed of the cruise ship and will be pulling up where you see the open hatch. The pilot boat captain will push us against the ship while my friend Chuck, the harbor pilot, climbs down the ladder onto the pilot boat. We then motor off, the cruise ship departs for its next port of call and we return to Key West. I'm standing in the back leaning over the side, my left hand it holding a camera while my right hand has a very tight grip on a ladder rail. It's a very thrilling experience.
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.
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.
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.
Super Guppy
The Super Guppy has a cargo compartment that is 25 feet tall, 25 feet wide and 111 feet long . It can carry a payload of more than 26 tons. The aircraft has a unique hinged nose that can open more than 200 degrees, allowing large pieces of cargo to be loaded and unloaded from the front. This is at least the fourth trip a Super Guppy has made to NASA Langley. NASA News.
I took this at the EAA convention where it along with the Osprey parked behind it were the shows centerpiece aircraft.
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.
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.
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.
Perspective only
Docked in Key West this cruise ship takes on monstrous proportions in comparison to the passengers waiting to board. I took this photo on a walk through town with a black and white camera. Without color in photos I often struggle to find something else to give it interest.
Race week
Rescue swimmers aboard a helicopter chase a 42 foot, 2200 horsepower racer powered by a 14-liter, 16-cylinder engine during race week in Key West.
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.
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.
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.
Full Sail
Afternoon sail on the America 2.0 off Key West FL
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.
Bel Air
1956 Chevrolet. It was parked in the shade and I liked the color, chrome and shadow of the tree leaves.
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.
Road America
Elkhart Lake antique race week
Harry Truman
This is his presidential limousine on display at the Little Whitehouse in Key West Florida
Up and under
Some had launched while others were still filling with hot air.
B-29 and Super Galaxy
EAA Oshkosh
1929 Butler Blackhawk
This is one of 19 antique aircraft in the Kelch Aviation Museum located in Brodhead Wisconsin. No more than 11, and maybe as few as 9 Blackhawks were built with only 2 currently flying. It is powered by a Wright 220 hp J-5 engine.
Navy T-6
EAA Oshkosh
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.
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
Douglas DC 3
EAA Oshkosh
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.
Artsy Ferris Wheel
The result when I take a night photo of a spinning ferris wheel and I purposely make the camera unstable for a moment.
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
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.
Brilliant P 47
EAA Oshkosh
Old rolling stock
These railroad photos were taken at the Mid-Continent Railway yard in Wisconsin.
Rail Art
Near a quarry in Nevada that whenever I drive by I usually find 1 or 2 painted cars that are worth photographing.
Field of dreams
The Kelch Aviation Museum in Brodhead WI includes 19 vintage aircraft, 3 vintage automobiles, 10,000 aviation books, 12 original aircraft engines, cabinets of photo collections, and dozens of models, works of art, and one-of-a-kind treasures! Whether you’re a Snoopy-and-the-Red-Baron fan or a researcher sleuthing out original aircraft blueprints, we have something to fascinate you! Kelch website
I've been going there every summer for the past 3 years to take photos of these very unique aircraft while on display in the museum hangers and also while flying about the "field of dreams" as I call it airport.
Sunlit Balloon
The Blues
Every morning
The activity is the same but every morning there is a new background.
Front Row Seats
Every evening boats of all types and sizes head out with friends or customers to watch the famous Key West sunsets.
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.
Race Start
Key West Offshore Powerboats. In 2021 they raced 3 days, 4 races per day by class of boats. This was the start of the second race. The pace boat, a few frames back was flying a yellow flag telling the boats to remain in line with it. This green flag tells them they may accelerate and begin to race.
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.
The wing walker is the pilot’s wife
EAA Oshkosh
Nelson Nevada
Nelson Nevada is not a town, rather it's an old gold mine in the middle of nowhere that has a great collection of junk.
1904 Steam Traction Engine
Nichols and Shepard Steam traction Engines were built in Battle Creek, Michigan from 1848-1929. I believe this one is a 1918 model. Weighing over 11,000 pounds, powered by wood or coal they traveled at 3 mph. This was taken at the annual steam show in Baraboo WI where over 500 steam powered tractors and construction equipment powered by white hot steam, plenty of black smoke and driven by hard men, gather for a 5 day event.
P 57
EAA Oshkosh
The Blimps
As of 8/10/2021 there are still 4 of these flying.
Great horned owl
Adult great horned owls can be as large as 2’ tall with a 5’ wingspan.Despite their size they are capable of “silent flight”, which is the way owls fly while making almost no discernable noise. And they can fly at a very low speeds as slow as 2 miles per hour when they are gliding on breezes while hunting. At dusk, the owl utters a few calls before flying to a more open sing-post, i.e. large bare branch or large rocks to deliver song. Normally several perches are used to mark occupied territory or to attract a female. Wikipedia
I took this photo in SW Utah where a pair have been seen each year. In the past 5 years they have produced offspring twice. Baby owls are ridiculously cute and always under the very watchful eyes of a adult.
Docking at dawn
These ships would quite often glide in at first light to dock in Key West. What always amazed me was even at this short distance, these huge ships never made a sound when arriving.
DC 3
Zillions of rivets - EAA Oshkosh
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.
Key West Sail Races
These three racers are in the 80' class. Each has a crew of about 15 very fit young men.
F-18 Super Hornet
Boca Chica Naval Air Station
Jet Fuel Delivery
This will be docking near the Key West Coast Guard Station where it will offload jet fuel to be used at the Boca Chica Naval Air Station.
Shrimper
When you see the shrimp boats anchored you know winds and rough water are coming.
P-51
The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. Wikipedia
I took this photo at the EAA show in Oshkosh.
Returning to Station
Very rough seas were building fast.
Rat Rods
Daytona Beach Hot Rod Show
Tugs helping
this barge into docking position to offload its cargo of jet fuel which will be pumped miles away to the Naval Air Station. I was able to get this and many other up close photos due to my friend allowing me the privilege to ride on the harbor pilot boat while he's up on the bridge overseeing the docking.
1958 Cadillac
When design ruled
Trying to get back in the harbor
This weather came up during a sailboat race.
Cadillac Eldorado
Automobiles that were art first, transportation second.
1928 New Standard D-25
Recently restored, the New Standard D-25 was a 5-seat agricultural and joy-riding aircraft produced in the US from 1928. I took this in Brodhead WI during an antique aircraft fly-in. The previous year's event I was thrilled to be given a ride in one.
1950s and 1960s cars and their jewelry
Walking around a car show on a sunny day and the ones from the 1950s and 1960s glittered amongst the later models with their plastic body parts and rubber bumpers.
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
Walking on Water
Key West Offshore Powerboat Racing
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.
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.
Great Hornet Owlets
These were on a ledge about 40 feet off the ground and the mother owl was close by. These owlets owls are 'born ready' and develop quickly, developing flying and hunting skills by instinct rather than by watching their parents. When they are 42 days old they will give their first attempt to fly. But they will fully learn to fly at the age of 70 to 84 days. In the meantime, they can just afford to move into the branches while keeping away from the predators. I found them a couple days later high on a tree branch so when I took this photo (in Utah) they were 42-84 days old.
The Apex
With the right light, angle and color these large ships create quite the contrast against water, sky and land.
Car Art
Back when style really meant something.
Miss Key West
Built in the 70s this shrimp boat just returned to Key West after being gone for over 50 years. High winds the last few days brought all shrimpers back in to anchor till the seas calmed down. This was parked close by so I took this photo then had to research what I was looking at. Turns out the owners found it in N Carolina and spent the last 3 tears making it seaworthy. Now the crew takes the vessel out for 10-12 days at a time. On average, they’ll catch shrimp for about 20 days out of the month. Over time, Key West lost the infrastructure needed to support shrimping so they manage the process from start to finish. He catches the shrimp then distributes it up and down the Keys with a freezer truck.
Air Show Stunt Pilot
Performing at Boca Chica Naval Air Station
Vintage cars visit Tuacahn
At the Tuacahn amphitheater in Ivins UT about 100 antique car showed up on one of the stops during a 500+ mile round trip drive from California. The cars were 80 to 120 years old and some had their original paint and interiors.
1902 wood burning steam tractor
Night Air Show
The EAA show runs 10 days each summer in WI. On two evenings they have a special show after dark. It is hard see the planes but the engine heat, LED lighting and firework launchers you can see where they've been. Here the plane entered from the right then performed a loop and exited back to the right launching fireworks. For this photo I left the camera shutter open for 46 seconds.
1929 Travel Air over Oshkosh WI
Taking off from Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh WI we flew around the countryside in this old biplane enjoying the scenery. I was using a small camera that to take a photo and I had to hold it up above the windshield, point into the wind a push the shutter button without knowing what would be in the photo. Got lucky on a few but most were just blurs as the camera and I just bounced around amongst the clouds.
B-25 Mitchell
EAA Oshkosh
Long Forgotten
Resting in a forest in Georgia
Wing Walker
This show was at the Naval Air Station in Key West. Here the wing walker was flying over a parked Blue Angel F-18 Super Hornet
The Blues
In April 2016 the Blue Angels performed in Key West at the Boca Chica Naval Air Station for Armed Forces Day. They are one of the best things to photograph because they fly with such precision, so fast and so very close to the ground.
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.”
SS Badger
Built in 1952 it transported trains, trucks and autos across Lake Michigan. In 1992 it was reconfigured to carry cargo, trucks and autos. It is the only steam powered ferry still operating in the USA.
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