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USS New Jersey

Got a chance to visit the USS New Jersey Museum ship, and thought it was a wonderful experience. If you're ever in the Camden/Philly area, I would highly recommend it.
 
Chino 2010 Air Show

After much teeth gnashing and delay, I finally got the Chino 2010 Planes of Fame air show presentation done. Yay! A wonderful opportunity to see and experience a huge variety of fabulous warbirds on the ground and in the air. The Chino air show was just Nirvana for anyone who loves military history and aviation. I feel that I got some of my best shots yet there, but I also may be getting a bit burnt out.


 
San Francisco Fireworks

Got a nice view of the San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks display at Aquatic Park. Even though I thought I was dressed warm enough, I still came down with a cold (more like Flu actually). Yep, cold and windy as always. Foggy too - drat!


 
Niagara Falls Heli Tour

Where better to experience the magic of a helicopter ride than at Niagara Falls? It's a short tour, but well worth it from my point of view. Come check out the cool aerial views!


 

Military shots

USCG Helo Ops
Dream Machines at HMB
2010 El Centro Airshow
Edwards AFB Open House
2009 San Francisco Fleetweek
Miramar MCAS air show
2009 CA Capitol Airshow
2009 Seattle SeaFair Blue Angels
Museum of Flight
2009 Collings at Moffett
2009 Chino Planes of Fame
Beale AFB Air Show
Nellis AFB Aviation Nation '08
San Francisco Fleetweek '08
Reno 2008 Air Show
Travis AFB 2008 Air Expo
Chino Planes of Fame Airshow
Collings Foundation
2008 California Capital Air Show
El Centro 2008 Air Show
San Franciso 2007 Fleetweek
2007 Nellis AFB Air Show
WWII Bombers at Moffett Field
Littlefield Tank Collection
Littlefield Tanks Part 2
 

People & Misc shots

2010 Chinese New Year Parade
Oakland Holiday Parade
2009 Vegas car show
Zeppelin Eureka
More aerial shots
2009 SF DragonBoat Fest
2009 Seattle Hydroplanes
2009 Seattle SeaFair Lake Party
Model Rockets
Tern Change of Command
Cherry Blossom Festival
Chinese New Year Parade
Winter Break '08
Food
2008 Festival of Sail
2008 New York Int'l. Autoshow
Wintering in Maui
Odds & Ends
 

Wildlife shots

Elephant Seals at San Simeon
Birds in Flight, Gallery 7
CA Lake Birds, Gallery 6
(some) Birds in Flight, Gallery 5
Elephant Seals
Birds in Flight, Gallery 4
Birds in Flight, Gallery 3
Birds in Flight, Gallery 2
(Mostly) Birds in Flight, Gallery 1
 

Some thoughts on photography

I've always loved taking pictures as a way to capture the moment. With the proliferation of digital cameras, everyone is taking pictures! As a result, there's an explosion in the number of pictures posted on the web. The saying that 'Quantity has a quality all its own' (often applied to the Soviet post WWII military) doesn't apply here. Judicious editing is required to select the outstanding examples from the ordinary (or downright bad!). Pictures should tell a story. Too many similar pictures, no matter how well executed, will get boring for the viewer. I myself am guilty of that, but I'm working on it! :-)

Having taken lots of photos does not automatically make one a good photographer. Being able to operate the camera is only a minor aspect of photography. The photographer must understand the subject matter, the light, and how best to compose the shot. It really is an art, though it doesn't garner quite the recognition that other traditional art forms do.

Beyond the technicalities of taking the picture (camera settings, technique, equipment), the most important thing is location. As in real estate, it's all about location, location, location! The photographer who is in the right place at the right time can get amazing shots, while being in the wrong spot means lousy or no shots at all!

Am I a good photographer? I guess that's for others to judge. I do know what I like, and my pictures reflect that bias. They run towards action, and convey a sense of being right there. Photography also allows me to combine my different passions as represented by this gallery. Flying things, and things that go boom...preferably both!

BTW, I'm available for event photography around the San Francisco Bay area. You'd get full rights to the images, and I would charge based on time. Send me an email and we can work out the details!

If you have any comments, drop me a line at: szee1@comcast.net
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