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In March of 2012, USS Iowa left Suisun for its new home in Los Angeles. I remember it being a very exciting time - the last time I saw battleship moving was back in 1990. And it was about the time I snapped this photo that I recall almost being moved to tears. The ship is angling towards the Golden Gate, and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Besides the San Francisco Area losing it's battleship, I realized that this would be the last time ever that such a legendary ship would travel on the open waters, even if just under tow.

This photo was uploaded at the suggestion of a friend, who stated that such a historical image should be made available to the public for purchase. I guess it doesn't venture too far from my aviation theme - it was taken from a plane.

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...