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In aviation, you might hear the term "RVR" - Runway Visual Range. It's the physical distance that a pilot can "see" down the runway. A bare minimum, they want enough of a figure to where they can at least see a fair amount of pavement (or built in lights) ahead of themselves. After all, it's a crucial thing to know where they're not going off the runway's edge as they're hurtling down it at over 100 mph.

As it was this beautiful morning, the RVR had just barely reached the minimum value for these three planes to start taking off. Yes... I said "Three"; the third plane lies unseen somewhere under the American Airlines' left wing. Kind of gives a whole new perspective on the conditions airplanes do fly in.

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...