MM.Rogers Photographs: 2012

June 25, 2012

NASA Wings of Freedom Tour 2012

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First time for me to see the WWII planes up close and personal. I got to touch them, get on them, even play with the now display bombs and guns aboard the planes. What amazed me was how these planes look huge on the outside but so cramped and less spacious inside. Great parts of them were for bombs, oxygen tanks and other gears so I found myself crossing planks inside planes with nothing to catch me when I fall. Imagine doing that thousands feet above sea level with the war going on while you're at it. For approximately $500, one could hop on the passenger seat and fly with the pilot for about 30 minutes or so. This 2012 display was held at NASA Ames Center, Mountain View, California. Learn more about the planes, go to Moffett Field Historical Museum.

**This photo blog is for my husband - who loves all the world war planes.

NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER HANGAR

P-51 MUSTANG "BETTY JANE", SINGLE SEAT FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

ME-262, WORLD'S FIRST OPERATIONAL JET FIGHTER

B-24 LIBERATOR, THE SHINING STAR OF WWII

ENORMOUS B-17 FLYING FORTRESS AND ITS RESTORED ARTWORK

ENTRANCE TO B-17 BELLY GUN

CONTROL TOWER NASA

WAR VETERAN, B-17 FLYING FORTRESS BOMBARDIER

June 8, 2012

My Mornings

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Whether one is twenty, forty, sixty, or eighty; whether one has succeeded, failed or just muddled along - life begins each morning! To be able to see mornings this beautiful is mine alone right now. And to see God's daily artwork is such a grand blessing.

The following photos were taken between 4-6am, right outside my window.

SAN JOSE, CA. I love waking up as early as 4 a.m to have that chance to sit by the window basked in dark nothingness with hints of horizon glow illuminated by faint pastel sky color hues. Then, I start my morning routine, revel in the aroma of brewing coffee and just start to gather my thoughts in silence.

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May 14, 2012

Summer Blossoms

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I have not been traveling lately, so I try to enjoy the summer breeze by gardening and taking shots of flowers I found blooming all around me. I hope they brighten up your day!

Orchid


Poppy

Europeana Roses

Pink Cactus


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May 3, 2012

(People) San Jose Fantasy Faire 2012

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April 15, 2012 at Guadalupe Park, San Jose CA.

A fun way to spend one fine sunny Saturday afternoon in the valley! The famous San Jose Fantasy festival is an annual event located downtown, at the park where fancy-winged fairies, shiny metal-clad knights, magical long-haired pirates, hauntingly wicked witches, busy hotdog kiosks and cold beer were waiting for spectators excitedly filling up the huge Guadalupe park space hoping frantically to be entertained that beautiful spring day. Clutching my telephoto lens, I was there to learn to take photographs of people on a bright sunlight. Knowing there will be lots of movement, I came armed with my newly-acquired "panning" technique knowledge. Luckily, I didn't even have to use it.