Being Watched

On March 20, 2022April 15, 2022 By mvschulzeIn 2000's, Birding, Birds, Boating, Close-Up, Exploring, Florida, Nautical, Photography, Pondering, Travel, Vacation2 Comments

Some time ago we had rented a small boat near Little Hickory Island, south of Fort Myers, Florida. These two Pelicans remained perched, even though we were slowly approaching, giving me an opportunity for this image. I particularly like the sharpness of the nearer bird’s head, as he peacefully scrutinized our passing.

Thanks for viewing and as usual, comments are always welcome M 🙂

The Smith Tower – Seattle, Washington

On March 19, 2021 By mvschulzeIn 1910's, 1980's, Adventure, Art, Buildings, Exploring, Family, Observation, Perspectives, Photography, Pondering, Seattle, Sky Scrapper, Summer, Travel, Vacation, Washington State6 Comments

At forty-two stories, 462′ (141 m,) the Smith Tower was the tallest building in Seattle for fifty-five years, 1914 to 1969. On a vacation some years ago, we enjoyed the history of that building and climbing to the observation level near the top.

From the NW corner, eleven-year old Steve stands before the Seattle Space Needle seen here to the north.

Eastern Elliot Bay forms the waterfront of Seattle.

And the view south is the old King Dome, which we thoroughly toured earlier, with the King Street Train Station (with tower) and I-5 in the distance to the left, here looking south

Thanks for viewing, zoom in for a closer look and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

Tokyo, Pan Am, the SST and Hawaii

On June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 By mvschulzeIn 1980's, Adventure, Airplanes, Beach, Career, Hawaii, Photography, Pondering, Travel5 Comments

As a follow-up to my previous post here back in the 1980’s, I departed from Narita Airport in Tokyo on an overnight and almost empty PAN AM 747 to Hawaii. I would meet my wife, Jeanne, as she arrived from New York, where there was a glimpse of the British Airways Concorde Super Sonic Transport, at that time providing regular transatlantic service at over 1300 MPH (~ 2100 kph.)

**Above:** **British Airways SST as seen landing at JFK, NY, March, 1981**

**Above: From the waiting room at Narita Airport, …my overnight ride to Hawaii.**

**Sleep, stretched out on empty seats, was easy on the overnight, above …and approaching Honolulu, below.**

**Above: Jeanne arriving from the mainland, later that afternoon.**

**Above: From our balcony in Waikiki. Rainbow courtesy of “Pineapple Showers.”**

Thanks for viewing, …and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

Yosemite Falls – Silhouette

On February 22, 2020 By mvschulzeIn 1970's, California, Close Up, driving, Exploring, Family, Geology, Hiking, History, National;Parks, Photography, Road trip, Summer, Telephoto, Travel2 Comments

Offering a break from winter blues, below is a late summer image of the top of one of the world’s most photographed waterfalls – during the dry season.

August, 16, 1972
Cascading 2,425 feet (739m) into Yosemite Valley, California, water flow reaches maximum volumn during late spring snow melts.

EXA SLR 35mm film camera, 200mm Vivitar, f 3.5 lens

Thanks for viewing, and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

Summer Boating and Sudden Storms

On September 2, 2019 By mvschulzeIn Boating, Photography, Weather4 Comments

A beautiful day not long ago, we made it back to port with seconds to spare.

Thanks for viewing, zoom in for a closer look, and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

On the Road: Saint Simons Island, Georgia

On March 30, 2019 By mvschulzeIn Lighthouses, Photography, Road trip, Vacation7 Comments

Our March 2019 Vacation continues …Saint Simons Island

Above, looking across inlet to Jekyll Island. Note the horses!

Saint Simons Island is about 60 miles south of Savannah, Georgia …just north of Jekyll Island

“Google Maps”

Thanks for viewing, zoom in for a closer look, and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

On the Road – Alexandria Va., from N.J.

On March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 By mvschulzeIn Exploring, Memorial, Road trip, Travel, Vacation12 Comments

March 10, 2019

King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Va,

Market Square, off King Street

King Street and the Potomac River, looking 6 miles north

The George Washington National Memorial – Located 1.5 miles west.

Thanks for viewing, Comments are always welcome.

M 🙂

Escape to Florida – From Snow to Shining Pool!

On March 25, 2019 By mvschulzeIn Florida, New Jersey, Photography, Road trip, Travel, Vacation9 Comments

From the snowy chills of New Jersey

Via the New Jersey Turnpike and beyond…

South to the warm Gulf shores of Florida

We’ve been AWAAAY, driving nearly 3000 miles in thirteen days. Whew!

More photos and stuff coming soon…

Thanks for viewing, zoom in for a closer look, and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

The End – August 10, 1974

On July 6, 2018 By mvschulzeIn History, Photo, Photography2 Comments

One day after President Richard M. Nixon resigned and the long Watergate episode was effectively over, I came across this roadside curiosity a few miles south of Arcadia National Park, Maine.