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.