I don't think it was a blimp. I think I would have remembered that. A helicopter is a possibility. I don't know about a plane. You'd think you'd see some kind of a wing or tail. I just don't know.

If that's the case, dang..I missed my chance.

I've blown it up and tried everything to get a better look and I just don't know

I took this picture several years ago. It is of Chicago's waterfront. It was probably taken from the aquarium but I'm not sure anymore. Anyway, I was posting it on one of the threads and I noticed something high in the sky above the tallest building in the center. I zoomed in and I don't see any wings but O'hare and Marshal airports aren't far away. My wife says it is a plane but I don't see the wings. Thoughts?

above the center building just under the clouds

Some of mine

Wanted a picture to hang in the kitchen


Making smores


Red lettuce

Thank you for your contribution, time and effort you put forth into this topic. Your dedication has inspired and challenged all of those who participated. Your passion for photography is inspiring and will be sorely missed. Best wishes on the next frame in your life. Jay

I got a camera when I was about seven. I think it was a Brownie but I'm not sure. I remeber burning my fingers on the flashbulbs. Then I remember getting a Kodak with the square flash cubes and once again burning my fingers (you'd think I would have learned my lesson). Most of my shoots were of family and around the house stuff. When I entered junior high school (that's what we called it back then), I started shooting nature and landscapes. In high school, I bought my first SLR, a Praktica 1000 and I had that until my late 20's when I bought a Minolta X570. That I had until I got my digital Kodak Z891.
I shoot just about everything. I think it's that captured moment in time that intrigues me. Also, being at that perfect moment in time when, lighting, subject matter and surroundings all come together to get that really "cool" shot.

Lancaster County PA


Moss in snow


Pa Mountains

Hummm...I thought I knew but I as I started to do this, I changed my mind several times. I think this is it

A good, caring stepdad




who loved rock n roll




who loved to travel




who enjoyed a good wine


a good place to relax and enjoy the surroundings


who enjoyed the quiet things




who loved his furry companions




enjoyed taking pictures






and in the end...went in peace

Two in North Carolina

West Jefferson in the mountains to the west


Kure Beach on the Altantic to the east

Thanks for stepping up to the challenge RiverNan!. Here are my lessons learned

I learned how to do Pano


I learned how to do HDR in PP


I leanred how to shoot in RAW

I am so sorry for your loss and the pain that goes with it. May you be granted peace as you reflect over the years you had with your friend.

God is with you..always

Hey Vic - Just saw your post. Here's some pices of the covered bridge that I grew up with. I saw it out our front window everyday. It is called Jackson's Sawmill Covered Bridge in Bart Township, Lancaster County, PA. It got washed out in a flood and the township was petitioned by the residents to rebuild it so they did.

This is what it originally looked like


After the flood. It was slammed up against the trees


Looking through the frame


The original 1850 foundation


They set it in a field and posted a light to stop vandalism


They rebuilt the frame and lifted it on the new poured concrete with giant cranes


After it was all said and done


Another angle

My good memories come from my honeymoon in San Fransisco

Our first couple nights, we stayed in Sonoma


flowers in the parking lot of the hotel


we toured several different wineries


we drank alot


we did stupid things


we went to the Gloria Ferrer winery


and crashed on the deck


we drove to Santa Rosa


got lost


finally arrived


drove to the coast


met the natives


drove to San Fransisco


getting near the Golden Gate Bridge


it was covered in fog


this what it looked like from the San Fransisco side


toured San Fransisco


shopped a little


talked with the locals


flew home

Some from the archives, it's 96 and humid today but I have to mow the yard. The little rain we had a couple nights ago made some areas poof up.

Who can forget the famed elephant ball matches of '10


A ballgame at the Toy Train Muesum in Strasburg, PA.


Wicked family mini golf game


The big pillow fight


The famed tarp pull


We have lift off..or tee off


Josh having a laugh with the first baseman..what sports should be about


Is Boy Scout Pinewood Derby a sport?


Sliding has to be a sport somewhere? Such a lady


Leaf jumping has got to be a sport


Hey guys..look at the great seat I got!


Tractor race


The once great Brandywine Raceway

Actually, taking my stepson to boy scout camp today. I'll post them later but for now, here's some from the archives. Though not truly camping, it was in the wilderness and roughing it..slightly.

from West Jefferson, NC


different angle


small stream on the property


cabin on the south rim of the Grand Canyon


view out the front window


from a hiking trail