December 31, 2010 - "Durant v. Nowitski"

Dirk Nowitski of the Dallas Mavericks tries to deny Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nowitski would later injure his knee, although the Mavs went on to win 103-93 in a fairly close game. Taken 27 Dec 2010.

December 30, 2010 - "Where The Wind Comes Sweepin'"

Federal and state flags fly over Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK. Taken 27 Dec 2010.

December 29, 2010 - "Burnt Out"

The last wisps of smoke leave from an extinguished candle. Taken 24 Dec 2010.

December 28, 2010 - "ILS Approach KPWA"

Final approach in a Cessna 172, runway 17L, Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK. Dad is flying from the right seat, although we are on ILS approach. Absolutely gorgeous day for flying. Taken 27 Dec 2010.

December 27, 2010 - "Nativity"

Closeup overhead of Mom's Nativity scene, Oklahoma City, OK. Taken 23 Dec 2010.

December 26, 2010 - "Grandpa's Violin"

This violin was made by my great-great-great-grandfather, circa 1875. It is now in my mother's possession in Oklahoma City, OK. Taken 23 Dec 2010.

December 25, 2010 - "Twas The Night Before"

Closeup of the family Christmas tree. 'Tis good to be home with family here in Oklahoma City, OK. Taken 23 Dec 2010.

December 24, 2010 - "Dad and Koko Head"

Happy Birthday, Papa! After climbing up Diamond Head with Koko Head in the background. Taken 30 Jan 2009.

December 23, 2010 - "Swiss Tannenbaum"

A beautiful Swiss Christmas Tree in Murren, with the Jungfrau in the background. Taken 6 Mar 2008.

December 20, 2010 - "Night Lights"

Preparing for the Holidays in Government Camp, OR near Mt. Hood. Taken 27 Nov 2009.

December 19, 2010 - "Cafe Christa"

Petunias galore at Cafe Christa in Leavenworth, WA. Taken 18 Jul 2009.

December 18, 2010 - "Porsche Zentrum"

For my Uncle's birthday, who loves Porsche. The Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Taken 6 Sep 2009.

December 17, 2010 - "Friedhof im Schnee"

The cemetary of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland covered in a peaceful purity. Taken 5 Mar 2008.

December 16, 2010 - "Sundance Stream"

The graceful fall of a stream through Robert Redford's property, Sundance, UT. Taken 1 Sep 2010.

December 15, 2010 - "Nation's Capitol"

View of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, as seen from the southwest corner. Taken 3 Oct 2008.

December 14, 2010 - "Rodin In Motion"

A copy of Rodin's "The Thinker" with low light and a longer shutter speed, found at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Taken 1 Oct 2008.

December 13, 2010 - "Lake Como from Bellagio"

Looking towards the western shore of Lake Como, late afternoon from Bellagio, Italy. Taken 31 Aug 2009.

December 12, 2010 - "Sunkissed Jungfrau"

Early morning view of the Jungfrau from Murren. Taken 6 Mar 2008.

December 11, 2010 - "Jet City"

Only the taller building of downtown Seattle are visible over the hill. View from Boeing Field. Taken 26 Nov 2010.

December 10, 2010 - "Entering Portland"

Crossing over the Columbia River right at the Oregon/Washington state line. Taken 28 Nov 2010.

December 9, 2010 - "All The Colors"

Right outside my front door, clearing skies to the west. Taken 28 Nov 2010.

December 8, 2010 - "Late Autumn Loneliness"

Only a few leaves left on this lonely tree on the shore of Bradley Lake, WA. Taken 27 Nov 2010.

December 7, 2010 - "Pearls In The Granite"

A few of the Pearls who gave themselves at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, a date which still lives in infamy. A snippet of the wall located on the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, O'ahu, Hawai'i. Taken 25 Jan 2009.

December 6, 2010 - "Ti Fan"

The fanned out leaves of a ti plant in the I'ao Valley, Maui. Taken 3 Apr 2010.

December 5, 2010 - "Slot"

Rear view of the Blue Angels' aircraft #4, which occupies the "slot" position in formation. Douglas A-4F Skyhawk, Boeing Museum of Flight. Taken 26 Nov 2010.

December 4, 2010 - "SAM 970"

Aircraft N86970. This particular airplane was originally used as Air Force One in 1958, then later became Air Force Two. My father flew this exact airplane from 1976 to 1981 as the principle pilot for AF2. Now located at the Boeing Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA. Taken 26 Nov 2010.

December 3, 2010 - "First Class All The Way"

Looking aft in a British Airways Concorde located at the Boeing Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA. Taken 26 Nov 2010.

December 2, 2010 - "Maluaka Sunset"

Early evening in South Maui on Maluaka Beach. The mass of clouds in the background is grouped around the West Maui mountains. Taken 3 Apr 2010.

December 1, 2010 - "Les Canaux de Colmar"

Flower-lined canals of Colmar, France. Taken 5 Sep 2009.

November 30, 2010 - "Pensees D'Une Pianiste"

Reflection of my sister-in-law as she plays her upright piano. Taken 25 Nov 2010.

November 29, 2010 - "Turkey Bowl"

Continuing the time-honored tradition of the Turkey Bowl (flag) football game held on Thanksgiving morning. This one happened to be in 6 inches of snow, which made it that much more memorable. Taken 25 Nov 2010.

November 28, 2010 - "The Last Icicle"

6 inches of snow hit western Washington over Thanksgiving, but melted soon when rains and 40 degree temps moved in. Taken 25 Nov 2010.

November 27, 2010 - "Armementarium"

Preparing for a snowball fight at my brothers', Puyallup, WA. Taken 25 Nov 2010.

November 26, 2010 - "I Think I Saw A Ghost"

My niece looking out a frosted window at a surprise. Taken 25 Nov 2010.

November 25, 2010 - "Giving Thanks"

Thanks for mashed potatoes, football, fall, family, and blessings unmeasured. Taken 25 Nov 2010.

November 24, 2010 - "Eighty-One Degrees"

The water temp in Kapalua Bay, Maui as I set out for a snorkel/swim. Taken 2 Jun 2010.

November 23, 2010 - "November Snow"

Woke up this morning to about an inch of snow, which is a rare deal on the coast. School and work cancelled, starting Thanksgiving vacation a day early! Taken 23 Nov 2010.

November 22, 2010 - "JFK"

November 22, 1963. Arlington National Cemetary. Taken 3 Oct 2008.

November 21, 2010 - "Wengen Church at Dusk"

The small church in Wengen, Switzerland. Taken 5 Mar 2008.

November 20, 2010 - "Wieskirche"

The church in Wies, a national landmark located just north of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany. Taken 7 Mar 2008.

November 19, 2010 - "The Last of Autumn"

Spiderwebs and an empty birdfeeder, only the dark colors remain. Fall was too short. Taken 26 Oct 2010.

November 18, 2010 - "Grandma's House"

Today was my Grandmother's birthday. This is the home they lived in for about 15 years in Shingletown, California near Lassen National Park. The feeling I get from this photo probably is why I live where I do. Taken 18 Oct 2008.

November 17, 2010 - "Vineyard in Autumn"

Along Hwy 18 just south of Dundee, OR at Sokol Blosser Winery. Taken 6 Nov 2010.

November 16, 2010 - "Unexpected Arrival"

As we were sitting in the HNL airport waiting to leave for the mainland, this aircraft landed, belonging to the 89th at Andrews AFB. Not sure who the dignitary was, though. Taken 5 Nov 2010.

November 15, 2010 - "Waikiki At Night"

With family and friends blurred off to the left. Taken 4 Nov 2010.

November 14, 2010 - "Waikiki and Diamond Head"

Sure it's cliched, touristy, crowded, and expensive. But it's still gorgeous. We had to visit at least one evening, this taken from the Shorebird Restaurant. Taken 4 Nov 2010.

November 13, 2010 - "Sea of Tranquility"

Lagoon #2 at Ko'Olina, peaceful, tranquil, quiet, clear, warm. Taken 4 Nov 2010.

November 12, 2010 - "Tracks To Nowhere"

Tracks leading north towards Wai'anae, which haven't been used for years, but are fun to walk along. Taken 3 Nov 2010.

November 11, 2010 - "Stained Glass Poissons"

Another hungry group in the ponds at the Marriott. Taken 3 Nov 2010.

November 10, 2010 - "Baby Hammerhead"

This little guy, about 2 feet long, was found in an aquatic pool setup at the Marriott at Ko'Olina. Taken 3 Nov 2010.