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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

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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.

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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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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.”

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Fat Albert

Blue Angels' Fat Albert C-130J taking off over Blue Angels' Hornets

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Key West Visitor

With it's protected harbor (and really fun place to visit) many ships stop for various reasons. Years ago this visitor sailed by and I took its picture. I wish I remembered something about it but I've since forgotten what I once knew.

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Jolly Roger

Taken from the America 2.0. This pirate ship likes to fire its canon at other boats out enjoying a sail.

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Chicago FD

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And they’re off!

Key West powerboat race. Four Super Boat class racers in close, about to head into open seas. They will make 10-12 laps on a triangular course stretching over 8-10 miles. This class of boat can reach almost 200mph on smooth water.

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Not Mine

I would be very happy to own the very pretty boat tied to its stern.

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Steam Powered Yacht

One of three on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin.

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One can only imagine the interior

When one of these mega yachts pulls in, most people Google the name to see pictures of the interior spaces.

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The Spin

Holland America ship making a 180 degree turn to depart Key West harbor

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Spinning Disney Ship

Standing on Sunset Key with Key West in the background. Because the harbor is a "dead end" all ships must turn around and head back out the way they came in. I love watching these huge ships to their spin.

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Nicole Rules

The 1st race was scheduled for today on 11/9 but due to Tropical Storm Nicole it has been postponed. I asked someone if they race in bad weather and was told they will race if the rescue helicopters can fly. When a boat flips a hovering helicopter will drop rescue divers so if the winds make this difficult they can't race. They are scheduled to also race Friday and Sunday so hopefully the Nicole will be in a better mood.

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America 2.0

Sailboat that gives rides in Key West

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3am photo

Moonset required a long shutter opening. Fortunately it was calm out or the yacht would have blurry.

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Foggy Afternoon

Like ghost ships sailing past one another.

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B-26

EAA Airshow Oshkosh WI. This WWII B-26 was a shoulder-winged monoplane of all-metal construction, fitted with a tricycle landing gear. It had a streamlined, circular section fuselage housing the crew, consisting of a bombardier in the nose, armed with a .30 in machine gun, a pilot and co-pilot sitting side by side, with positions for the radio operator and navigator behind the pilots. A gunner manned a dorsal turret armed with two .50 in machine guns, and an additional .30 machine gun was fitted in the tail.

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Stunt plane over parked Blue Angel

Air show at Boca Chica Naval Air Station

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Live Stream Engine Repair

Henry Ford Museum

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Turbine Powered Racer

Over 150 mph, 10 feet away and you can see his eyes.

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EAA Airshow Oshkosh

The North American B-25 Mitchell is a medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation.

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Kite Boarding

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Car Art

I love photographing hood ornaments at car shows. It was a time when the auto manufacturers really designed with flair.

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Crab & Lobster Boat – Key West

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Fort Jefferson National Park

Amphibious plane reflection. You can fly out for a 1/2 day trip or take the long ferry ride.

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Brave Boaters

Used to come to the Florida Keys. Imagine taking a styrofoam boat all the way from Cuba.

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Lake Superior Traffic

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Amsterdam

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Power Boat Racing

Key West Offshore Powerboat Racing - twin turbine engine powered

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P-51

EAA Airshow Oshkosh WI

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Foreign Training Sailboat

Can't recall the country it was from but it seemed creeper by young sailor cadets.

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Airbus

landing gear

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Final Approach

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Heading out to sea

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Moonset

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Hard to imagine a more exquisite yacht

Owned by Mrs. Steve Jobs, the Venus, visiting Key West, is 260' in length.

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Sail Racing

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B-1 Bomber

Boca Chica Naval Air Station - Key West

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Warbirds Flyover

EAA Airshow Oshkosh

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America 2.0

Schooner America 2.0 is the newest, largest, most elegant sailing boat designed for Classic Harbor Line. LOA: 105’ Draft: 10.5’ Beam: 20’ Rig Height: 84’ Freeboard: 4’ Sail Area 3,600 Square Feet She features shroudless carbon fiber spars, a two part hull with a removable, aluminum deadwood section for water and fuel tanks and features electric motors for propulsion. Her hull is constructed out of an end-grain balsa core, sandwiched between two layers of Port Orford Cedar over wooden laminated frames, an aluminum cabin structure with integrated mast supports, and bullwarks and cabin soles constructed out of plascore, an aluminum honey comb material, for improved strength and additional weight savings. She was launched in August 2011 and is Classic Harbor Lines’ flagship vessel at Chelsea Piers. She spends her winters in Key West from November to April.