[singlepic id=1509 w=480 float=left] Cherry Festival Airshow 2015 – Air Force Thunderbirds. I’m surprised I got this picture at all because of how they came over from the side. I believe this was the full afterburner run, thus the orange flame seen in the jet. Picture taken with Sony a6000,… Continue reading
[singlepic id=1508 w=480 float=left] Cherry Festival Airshow 2015 – Air Force Thunderbirds. These guys were the main event this year (vs. the more common Blue Angels) so I have a few shots of them to share, though I was using the new Sony and the lens I have for it… Continue reading
[singlepic id=1507 w=480 float=left] One of the stunt planes from the Cherry Festival Airshow 2015 edition. I like the color scheme of these guys (only showing one of the group of three). Picture taken with Sony a6000, SEL 18-200mm lens @ 200mm, 1/1000 sec shutter, f/8, ISO 100
[singlepic id=1506 w=480 float=left] This sunset (now with sailboat!) was already in the queue before I developed the Sunday plan… From the Grand Haven breakwall on the North side of the channel, which might actually mean this is from Ferrysburg. I was over there for a paddle and got back… Continue reading
[singlepic id=1505 w=480 float=left] A second shot of the Algoway, slightly better positioned to get the lighthouse in the picture. Picture taken with Sony a6000, SEL 18-200mm lens @ 80mm, 1/400 sec shutter, f/11, ISO 100
[singlepic id=1504 w=480 float=left] Just happened to be heading out for some kayaking when the Algoway was backing out of the Grand Haven channel. Thanks to the giant ship, you can’t see smoke from the recently extinguished camper fire in Grand Haven State Park. Picture taken with Sony a6000, SEL… Continue reading
[singlepic id=1503 w=480 float=left] What can I say, I like my sunset pictures – maybe I should start a Sunday-Sunset theme. This one from inland a bit around the Saugatuck / Douglas area. Taken a few weeks ago (6/20). Picture taken with Sony a6000, SEL 18-200mm lens @ 18mm, 1/80… Continue reading
[singlepic id=1441 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 4 itinerary: 6:30 – got to Cades Cove (sunrise) Drove two loops around Cades Cove Started hiking Middle-Prong trail Turned back due to rain Stopped at “The Sinks” Returned to hotel – nap 4:30 – Chimney’s Trail 7:00 – return to trailhead Bear… Continue reading
[singlepic id=1404 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 3 itinerary: Slept in (forecast of rain) 11:30 – stopped at NOC for a hat 12:00 – Alum trail to Mt. LaConte 7:00 – return to trailhead Return to hotel, made dinner Went to Morton Overlook for sunset It was supposed to rain… Continue reading
[singlepic id=1354 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 2 itinerary: Stupid early – drive to Clingman’s Dome Nap in Clingman’s Dome parking lot 9:00 – Hiked to Clingman’s Dome Continue down the Appalachian Trail Fail to find Siler’s Bald 4:30 – return to Clingman’s Dome lot Returned to hotel Day 2’s… Continue reading