Not much interesting stuff going on around here these past two weeks other than the kids Ice Hockey. As absorbing as it is to us, it will surely bore you all.. So, inspired by Jim's retro photos, I decided to add something interesting from August 2006.

Jody got me a ride in a biplane for my birthday back in 2006. I added just a few of the photos of the experience.

This is me in front posing by the engine of the aircraft. This a refurbished Navy trainer. I am not sure years the plane saw service. The pilot rebuilt the plane himself. Notice the camera mounted on the wing strut above me and slightly to the left. The pilot remotely shoots pictures of his passengers in the forward cockpit.

Here we go down the run way. Pretty smooth takeoff. I never flew in a small craft before. This plane lifts off at about 80 mph. Felt strange to fly at such a low speed.

Here is the in flight picture of me while we flew over down town Atlanta. The pilot ducks into his cockpit to make it look like I am up there flying on my own.

I took this picture of down town with my camera. I used my 75X300 lens at 75mm for this shot. The pilot has an aerial photography business. He gave me some good advise on my settings for shooting from a moving aircraft.

After the turn back North from down town, I was able to get this shot the Turner Field... AKA "The Ted" or "The Jane" Kool shot. I have this one printed on 16x20 and framed in my den.

This was a fun experience. I am going to pursue more aerial shooting....