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There's something just gorgeous about a stunt plane leaving a billowing smoke trail in it's wake. Perhaps it's the way it contrasts against a blue sky. Maybe it's just clear evidence of a pilot at play. I don't know... All I know is that it's a delight to behold, and even more a delight to photograph.

I never heard of Dave Mathieson until I watched his demonstration at SF Fleet Week today, but it's a name I won't soon forget. The smoke trails he left behind his MX2 bellied the tremendous skill this pilot has in making a plane do things that us mere mortals could only dream of doing.

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...