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K-Max2708 viewsThe Karman "K-Max" Type 1 Heavy Lift Helicopter. Called the "Air Tractor", I call this the Gooney Bird because it looks and sounds funny. It has two opposing rotors on top and no tail rotor. It can carry 700 Gallons of water.

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Makana Peak2704 viewsBali Hai Or Makana Peak as the Hawaiians call it, was used in the movie South Pacific. In ancient times, men would climb the peak carrying special spears made of Hau and Papala. When darkness fell, they would light the speers and throw them into the ocean below.

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San Felipe Sunrise2702 viewsTaken 11/12/05
Sun coming up over the Sea Of Cortez, taken on the beach at the Las Conchas Campground South of San Felipe.
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Attentive2699 viewsI don't remember what she was staring at but it had her full attention. This is Leila at 1 1/2 Years.
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Happy Dog2696 viewsA smile that would win your heart. Leila at 1 Year.
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A Bad Day Fishing2689 viewsThey say a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. The local fishermen have returned from their morning catch. Probably a good time to go get some Fish Taco's.
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Turning Towards Home2688 viewsWe made a sweeping right turn and headed back towards Burbank. We were over Calabasas and you can see the 101 fwy and Las Virgenes Road below.
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San Felipe Moonrise2687 viewsMoon coming up over the Sea Of Cortez. Taken 11/13/05
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Lancer2686 viewsTaken 1/4/05
The B-1B Lancer Strategic Bomber makes a High Speed Low-Level Fly-By over the Rose Bowl in Pasadena at the beginning of the USC vs Texas Championship Game. I wish it could have been a bit sharper but it was getting dark and I had the camera pushed to 1600 ISO using a 100-300mm Zoom. Exposure was 1/40th sec @ f5.6
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Sunflower2683 viewsA bright Sunflower at the weekly Farmers Market in Pasadena.
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Pyrocumulus2681 viewsWhile I'm not sure this word exists in a Dictionary, it is used commonly used when talking about fires or volcanic eruptions. It is caused by the hot air and smoke combining with the moisture which induces a convection which carries the smoke and ash up to altitudes of 20,000 feet or more.
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