JWilsonphoto wrote:
BTW Guys, I keep getting notices that I have PM's, but the PM button has disappeared so I can't get to them Why do people change things that are working? Apple has done the same thing lately and completely screwed up email, ugh!
Jim, hover over the second icon from the right, between the person icon and the magnifying glass. That will get you to the PMs.
I think back to the summer of 2016, when our family and your Grand Kids had that chance meeting Zip Lining in Leadville, CO. And the pictures you share her of those fine grand kids growing into adults; and now we too are seeing it with Annie. So blessed by all our with these "youngins", to see them not just grow but stretch their wings and become adults.
Take care,
Dan
Dan,
PLEASE send Congrats to your daughter upon her graduation from "THEE" University of Iowa- Love "Herkie" embracing her!
Fantastic looking family Dan! That includes your 4 legged child also!
Dan2
anthonysemone wrote:
Memorial Day - 05/25/2025 …… This article - especially “the letter,” is well worth a read. I have never regarded Memorial Day as “Happy,” as in the utterance “Happy Memorial Day.” For those who served and died, lived but were/are maimed forever, for their family members who suffer mightily in both instances, as well as for those of us who grieve the loss of our fellow Marines, Soldiers. Sailors and Air Force, Memorial Day is anything but “Happy.”
S/F ya’ll,
And with my deep apologies also the losses of Coast Guard and Merchant Marine service members.
I also, dont consider Memorial Day a "holiday".It is an annual day of remembrance for me. Disturbing memories to be truthful....
"We were soldiers once....and young!"
Dan
Drove 240 miles to Long Island, NY to watch the airshow on Saturday, tremendous lineup this year but the light was just horrible. It was backlit and cloudy most of the time. I didn't even bother to keep one single shot from the F-35C and the EA-18G Growler 2-Ship Demo. The highlights for me were the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Rhino Demonstration Team, the F-35B and B-29 Doc. Such a treat to see one of the only two airworthy B-29s flying and meeting with Rodolfo!
You all have a meaningful Memorial Day.
Douglas
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Douglas L wrote:
Drove 240 miles to Long Island, NY to watch the airshow on Saturday, tremendous lineup this year but the light was just horrible. It was backlit and cloudy most of the time. I didn't even bother to keep one single shot from the F-35C and the EA-18G Growler 2-Ship Demo. The highlights for me were the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Rhino Demonstration Team, the F-35B and B-29 Doc. Such a treat to see one of the only two airworthy B-29s flying and meeting with Rodolfo!
You all have a meaningful Memorial Day.
Douglas
An Honarable Memorial Day brother!
Sorry to hear that the light was bad up there.
Fantastic images here Douglas! Steller compositions!
Dan
Kingfishphoto wrote:
Our National Bird speaks-REMEMBER MEMORIAL DAY.
Harry Palmer
Major
USAF
Ret.
An Honarable Memorial Day..SIR!!!!!...Harry!
Thank you for YOUR service!
Yes the eagle looks always serious. It is a symbol of strength, courage, freedom, and immortality, which aligned with the ideals of the newly formed nation. Fear the bird!
Hoooooo-raaaaah!
Dan
Douglas L wrote:
Drove 240 miles to Long Island, NY to watch the airshow on Saturday, tremendous lineup this year but the light was just horrible. It was backlit and cloudy most of the time. I didn't even bother to keep one single shot from the F-35C and the EA-18G Growler 2-Ship Demo. The highlights for me were the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Rhino Demonstration Team, the F-35B and B-29 Doc. Such a treat to see one of the only two airworthy B-29s flying and meeting with Rodolfo!
You all have a meaningful Memorial Day.
Douglas
Pop was a CFC in B-29s out of Saipan and Guam. Nice to see "Doc" today.
Thank you very much, Jon!
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Happy Memorial Day brother!
Sorry to hear that the light was bad up there.
Fantastic images here Douglas! Steller compositions!
Dan
Thank you Dan!
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taildraggin wrote:
Pop was a CFC in B-29s out of Saipan and Guam. Nice to see "Doc" today.
I thank him for his service!
Went to Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this morning, very gloomy weather, the right mood for the occasion. I never figured out where the "Happy" in "Happy Memorial Day" came from.
Memorial Day weekend and Christmas (with the wreaths) are my favorite time to photograph ANC. All these were taken outside the fence. I didn't have time to enter the cemetery's property.
Douglas
ILCE-1ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 lens135mmf/8.01/20s100 ISO0.0 EV
ILCE-1ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 lens135mmf/2.81/80s100 ISO0.0 EV
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Douglas L wrote:
Thank you very much, Jon!
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Thank you Dan!
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I thank him for his service!
Went to Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this morning, very gloomy weather, the right mood for the occasion. I never figured out where the "Happy" in "Happy Memorial Day" came from.
Memorial Day weekend and Christmas (with the wreaths) are my favorite time to photograph ANC. All these were taken outside the fence. I didn't have time to enter the cemetery's property.
Douglas
OUTSTANDING Images all Douglas! The "selective color" just adds so much more to the image for this Day! I do NOT like to see "Old Glory" in anything but red,white and blue..those colors DON'T run. You made this day a bit more memorable with these.
Yes "Happy" is a "faux pas" on my accord! Indeed it is NOT a 'happy" day.
Dan
K 38072 "Firebird" an A-1 H/J taken 1 Apr 70. The last American A-1 Squadron to fly the Skyraider in combat in November of 1972 as the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. It also operated out of Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam.
Jim Copeland and Mike Worthington of the HA(L)-3 Seawolves showing off their expended brass
Douglas L wrote:
Drove 240 miles to Long Island, NY to watch the airshow on Saturday, tremendous lineup this year but the light was just horrible. It was backlit and cloudy most of the time. I didn't even bother to keep one single shot from the F-35C and the EA-18G Growler 2-Ship Demo. The highlights for me were the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Rhino Demonstration Team, the F-35B and B-29 Doc. Such a treat to see one of the only two airworthy B-29s flying and meeting with Rodolfo!
You all have a meaningful Memorial Day.
Douglas
Nice captures Douglas. Looks like 400-800mm held on its own considering the not so idle conditions.
