Discovered new tool....

I found my camera came with software to stitch together multiple pictures into a single panoramic image.

Here is my first attempt using tonight's sunset.  I'll admit it is not masterpiece, but it was fun to do.

A Force Full Christmas

I had the opportunity to help out the 501st Legion on their Toys for Tots drive this year.  They did all the work and I got to take some fun pictures. 

For a donation to Toys for Tots you could have your picture taken with a Star Wars character.

The Emperor and C3-PO at the departure gate for at the Space Port.

Some of the rest of the gang shows up...

Swapping Solo stories...

Trying to explain how he lost his speeder to a fuzzy little teddy bear.

Even protocol droids get checked by the TSA.

He really didn't want to go through the new security checkpoints.

A trooper enjoying the extra attention from the TSA check point.

Somehow these kids managed to get into the pics... they seem to do that a lot.

 New issue for the TSA.

The upgraded TSA weapons of choice.

 

Don't even think of trying to bring more than 3 ounces of liquid onto this space craft!

They confiscate my fingernail clippers and he gets THAT through security.

 Oh sure we have to go through all kinds of hoops to get on board, but not him. Guess there really are special rules for the ruling class!

Who knew the Emperor was a ladies man!

"I really don't know what George was thinking with the added effects in the director's cut... I liked it the old way."

Check out the 501st's site... great bunch of fans.   501st Home Page

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The tree is up, the lights are on and the snow is here.

And here is a color version of it.

Roasted Chickens

I took this picture this evening of my chicken coop in the snow. I didn't mean to, but it looks like I've got them in a slow roaster.  Honest it is just a heat lamp.  Though I've got a few that aren't laying and I do like roasted chicken... hmmmmmm... what to do.

AZ Trip

A few pictures from my last trip to Arizona.

This is the belly of the Sentimental Journey (see previous post).

 

Looking down the length of the B-17.

 

Heading South toward Flagstaff... the last big climb up the mountain.

Blast from the past...

I'm not sure which I enjoyed more... the old air craft or watching the old airmen admiring the old aircraft.

I have more of the Sentimental Journey... that's a fun plane to shoot.  As I process them I'll add some more.

The darker side.

Halloween can bring out the darker side of a personality.