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The US Coast Guard has a lot of missions, but plucking people stranded at sea is the one that sticks out in my head. Movies have been made that emphasize this crucial task that they perform, and those who have been saved by these guardian angels sent to rescue them no doubt sing their praises.

Today, we were lucky to have been visited by the quintessential Coast Guard helo, the HH-60. A derivitive of the Army's Blackhawk helicopter, the Jayhawk is their bird of choice when range is an issue. As this HH-60 lifted off and soared by, I captured this image. It struck me how this very view of the helo might be that of a would-be victim as the Jayhawk arrived on scene, ready to deploy its swimmer. While not the sharpest imaghe I've captured, it adds further falvor to that being-there quality, as if the rotor wash is blurring your vision.

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...