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Yes, there are several very distinct terms for the beginning of day, specifying an actual angle of the sun below the horizon. Truth be told, I've never been good at employing the descriptors "Civil Twilight" or "Nautical Twilight". For me, when the colors of red and gold begin to rise into the early morning skies, I simply call it "Dawn".

And dawn it is as this EMB-120 Brasilia comes swooping in for landing. It's moments like this that make stirring from a sound slumber to stand in the relative cold worthwhile. The early rays of the sun are beginning to illuminate the high and low clouds, creating a sight beautiful enough to warm the blood long before the physical rays of the sun peek over the horizon.

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...