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That's the old saying, yes? See a shooting star, make a wish? Well, I hope this crowd made theirs as Gregory "Wired" Colyer streaked by the Marina Green in his "Ace Maker".

A trainer variant of the F-80, the T-33 Shooting Star first flew in 1948 and saw a lengthy career as a pilot-maker. Also known as the Thunderbird, the type saw use as a target tower, aggressor, reconnaissance, testbed, and even combat. Over 30 counties used the T-33 throughout is lifetime, and quite a few of the 6,500+ that were built continue to soar in the skies.

Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...