30 January 2013

Big Bear, CA


 
 

Was hoping this trip to Big Bear, CA in early December would provide some shots of snow, but alas, that was not to be. It did provide these shots of some of the beautiful scenery there, though.

Click the thumbnail to check out this small album.

I also added THIS shot to my "Weather Photography" album that I took when a brief storm passed through some time ago.

James :-)

29 January 2013

Missile Defense Agency CTV-01 launch

CTV-01





On the afternoon of 26 January 2013, the Missile Defense Agency tested a new Ground Based Interceptor missile. The GBI is designed to intercept missiles launched at the United States by hostile nations.

I viewed the launch from Harris Grade Rd. in an effort to avoid the low clouds and fog that plagued the base during a launch once again. I was a little further away than I would have liked, but it worked out OK. As always, click on the thumbnail and enjoy the photos.

I also updated my Lunar Photography album with THIS cool shot of the moon rising on the evening of 26 January 2013.

James :-)

25 January 2013

Aviation Nation 2012

F-22 Raptor



Eagles, Vipers, a Heritage Flight, and the final show of the season from the United States Air Force Thunderbirds after spending a chilly Sunday in November at Nellis AFB, Nevada shooting the Aviation Nation 2012 air show. Click on the thumbnail to view the album!

James :-)

04 January 2013

California Science Center


OV-105 Endeavour






A shoot at California Science Center in Los Angeles on the opening day of Space Shuttle Endeavour's display at the facility. Also included, a Lockheed A-12 and an F-20 and T-38 on display inside. Click on the thumbnail and enjoy the photos!

And for those of you just interested in seeing Endeavour, here's a link to a separate album:

OV-105 Endeavour on display at the California Science Center

James :-)