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Welcome

to my personal blog. Here I post examples of my photography and writing. I specialize in making unique and highly detailed photographs. Notice I said making and not taking. Yes I take photos but a lot of time and work is involved in pushing and punishing the pixels in my images to achieve the look I like.

Please feel free make comments about any of my words or photos. I enjoy constructive critiques, learning about locations to shoot or photography techniques. Click on the "Share Article" link to share any of my photos via Flickr, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

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Can't we all just get along?

Entries from January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2010

Thursday
Jan212010

Merlin Undercover


Merlin Undercover, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The P-51 Mustang "Wee Willy II" awaiting its afternoon flight. The amazing Rolls Royce Merlin engine transformed the Mustang from a lackluster low altitude patrol aircraft into the premiere front line fighter of world war 2.

Thursday
Jan212010

Wee Willy II - Plate 3


Wee Willy II - Plate 3, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

P-51D Mustang "Wee Willy II" shining in the late afternoon light with its hanger in the background.

Thursday
Jan212010

Wee Willy II - Plate 2


Wee Willy II - Plate 2, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The Planes of Fame museum in Chino, California has monthly events where a single type of aircraft is featured. Guest speakers and a flight of the featured aircraft make for a memorable and fun day at the museum.

Sunday
Jan172010

Ghost Squadron in Fading Light

These historic aircraft are awaiting funds and skilled hands to restore them to flight conditon. Making history by saving it, the Chino Planes of Fame museum is an amazing place.

Sunday
Jan172010

Intruder's Resting Place


Intruder's Resting Place, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Saved from the wreckers ball, these two A6-E Intruders await restoration at the Yanks Air Museum in Chino California. The two seat all weather aircraft saw service beginning in the Vietnam conflict serving the fleet as light bombers.

Tuesday
Jan052010

Earthbound Enterprise


Earthbound Enterprise, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The only space shuttle ever built that never flew in space. The space shuttle Enterprise is on display at the Udvar Hazy center near Washington D.C.

Tuesday
Jan052010

A Capital View


A Capital View, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The reflecting pool, world war II memorial, Washington monument, Smithsonian castle turret and the U.S. Capital building enhance this night shot taken from the base of the Lincoln memorial. Ten exposures were combined to create this image.

Tuesday
Jan052010

Streetcar Layover


Streetcar Layover, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

One of San Francisco's amazingly restored streetcars is pictured here while on a layover. This stop located near fisherman' wharf is my favorite spot to photograph these indcredible rolling works of art.

Monday
Jan042010

B29 Enola Gay Panorama


B29 Enola Gay Panorama, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

I mounted my DSLR on my gorilla pod and put it on the ground at the Udvar Hazy Center in Washington D.C. for this 3 shot HDR panorama. Each of the 3 shots consists of 10 exposures. I used Photoshop CS4 to stitch this. Original file size before downsizing for upload was over 14,000 pixels wide.

Sunday
Jan032010

Animation Building


Animation Building, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The animation building at Disney California Adventure is a hidden gem. Disney recently gave the building a face lift in an effort to draw more theme park visitors but I often find it fairly empty. This is the central hall and my favorite part of the attraction. Still images and video clips from various Disney/Pixar movies are projected on several huge screens in a constantly changing collage. Special lighting and sound enhances the mood.