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N237RP - Dornier DO-228-202 - Eastern Express (operated by Precision Airlines)
at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) in June 1988
c/n 8137 - built in 1987 for Precision Airlines - operated for Eastern Express - later for Northwest Airlink -
to DANA (Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep) as 5N-DOI in 1995, used for spares
scanned from Kodachrome-slide
this building is silver grey, as you can see in the top part. Because of the shadow, it gets a blue hue that I have not corrected. However, I have corrected the verticals.
In a blur of brilliant blue, the kingfisher dives with flawless accuracy, slicing through the air toward the shimmering water below. In a single decisive moment, it emerges victorious—beak clenched around a wriggling fish.
One of my tries for MM 'intended contact' theme, which I realised would be good for 118 pictures 'precision' category.
118 pictures in 2018 (12) precision
Archive shot for ANSH 118 (3) keys
I was impressed by my friend's software which predicted the moon would show up at the tip of the triangle building.
His website: www.flickr.com/photos/wenjieqiao/
. . . For my first "photo walk"after having ankle replacement surgery 5 weeks ago, I choose to walk a whole 30 feet into the shade of the Holiday Inn in Traverse City, and watch the incredible Blue Angels do their stuff! Wow!
My kind of photo walk for now, hopefully off crutches in a few weeks! Not sure how I got burnt to a crisp sitting in the 96 degree shade, I blame the water reflection!
Have a great weekend and stay cool if you are at this show!
Cherry red heated, horse shoe being sized and shaped on the miniature anvil that he carries in his work truck.
Precision strike in the canopy
A Brown-hooded Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris) grips a freshly caught Striped Skink—a moment of instinct, agility, and survival. These kingfishers aren’t just about water; they’re woodland hunters, often found far from rivers, ambushing insects, small reptiles, and even amphibians.
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration, the Blue Angels performed at the Defenders of Freedom Offutt Air Show this past weekend. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 68 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2014.
This was a backyard photo. What a thrill to see them right over your house. This was taken at 110mm which gives you an idea of just how close they were. The noise was unbelievable.
Seen on a overcast muggy day moored up on the River Mersey at Birkenhead with Liverpool's world famous Liver Building in the background. The bright colours of the newly repainted ship jump out at you from the subdued surroundings.
Eastern kingbird (Tyran tritri)
Tyrannus tyrannus
Wellsville, New York
To see more, click my Birds et Oiseaux set.